There have been a ton of posts, articles and segments recently about removing the negative influences in your life. The general theme is that you will have a simpler, more productive life if you can eliminate the negativity and increase the positive energy in your life. While I agree that “mean people suck”, it is … Continue reading Being a Leader Means Dealing with Negative People
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Leaders- Don’t Underestimate
You are sitting in yet another meeting. The same old gang is bringing up the same old ideas. Then something happens, someone comes up with a brilliant solution to your problem. Everyone takes a clue from the spark and suddenly your meeting is exciting and worthwhile. The results will be so strong; they will erect … Continue reading Leaders- Don’t Underestimate
Lead by Listening
Next to “Waiting Your Turn”, listening is the hardest thing to do. In our Type A, fast paced work environment, the popular feeling is that you only get ahead by telling people your ideas, telling them how to do their jobs, and telling the customer what they want. But that is exactly how a leader … Continue reading Lead by Listening
Close 2016 with a Bang
Now that Labor Day is behind us, it is time to enter the final push to make 2016 successful. There are roughly 80 days until Thanksgiving, which basically ends the work year. That is less than 60 work days to make an impact on your year. Instead of freaking out, figure out what you need … Continue reading Close 2016 with a Bang
What Happens When Your Leader Leaves?
This is a question that gets asked a lot in terms of team sports. Just this week, the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers had to ask that question before and after their trade of two clubhouse leaders. NFL teams ask themselves that every time they cut a trusted veteran and decide to keep a … Continue reading What Happens When Your Leader Leaves?
Want to be a Better Leader? Volunteer!
Volunteerism around America is declining in droves. People are too busy to “give back” to their community. Nonprofit organizations are struggling to fill their Boards. Local sports leagues cannot find coaches, umpires or administrators. And guess what? Our businesses are going to feel the effects of this decline. One of the best ways to learn … Continue reading Want to be a Better Leader? Volunteer!
How Do You Measure Up to Olympic Athletes?
Like everyone else, I have been enthralled with the Olympics. I love the stories that are told about athletes and their struggles to become Olympians. Overcoming obstacles is one of the greatest keys in life. Anyone can succeed when there are no pitfalls, it takes a special person to find hope in setbacks. The other … Continue reading How Do You Measure Up to Olympic Athletes?
Solving a Misunderstanding
If you have ever dealt with another person in your life, you have had a misunderstanding. Things like cream in your coffee instead of black or who forgot to set the alarm when you leave your house are issues that can be very easily handled and, after a quick remedy, are put behind you. When … Continue reading Solving a Misunderstanding
Pride in the Name of Your Career
You come in the office and the coffee pot has exactly one mug left in it. Later your luck continues as you use the last of the toilet paper and the final hand towel in the dispenser. Without a blink, you just go about your day. Now think about the person who followed you in … Continue reading Pride in the Name of Your Career
What You Do Next is the Key…
While watching the Home Run Derby last night, I started to think about all of the players that flamed out after a year or two. Players like Mark Fidrych, Mark Prior, Joe Charboneau, and Dontrelle Willis. They all had tremendous initial success, but were not able to sustain it. This is compared to a player … Continue reading What You Do Next is the Key…
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