Sometimes there are no truer words when it comes to leading people. I work with a company that has hired five people for the same position over the last 7 years. It is a tough job in that the person has a lot of autonomy, it involves mostly computer work and has surge work but … Continue reading It’s Not You, It’s Me
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Sometimes Being a Leader Means Saying Goodbye
There is a romantic notion that a leader is like a knight in shining armor. They can save anyone and anything in any situation and everybody will cheer their efforts and laud them a hero. As great as that sounds, that is not always the case. Sometimes, the best way for a leader to lead … Continue reading Sometimes Being a Leader Means Saying Goodbye
Leading When Your Team is Not 100%
When your team is firing on all cylinders, it is a beautiful thing to watch. High quality work gets done on time, on budget and everyone is moving in harmony. Your team works as one and becomes the envy of your company, heck even your industry. But what happens when life gets in the way? … Continue reading Leading When Your Team is Not 100%
Yo! Millennials are People too!
That was the comment from one of our Millennial employees after our office was doing our usual bashing of his generation. And while it is easy to classify an entire group of people as lazy, self-absorbed, and coddled, it is very dangerous to do this as a leader. From the beginning of time, the establishment … Continue reading Yo! Millennials are People too!
Being a Leader Means Dealing with Negative People
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
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
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!
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
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