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%
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Leading Means Watching Your Team’s Time
Anyone who knows me, knows that I am not a clock watcher. I believe you dedicate the time to get a job done- whether it is completing a project or perfecting a skill. But as a leader in the new workplace, I find myself watching the clock. Labor laws were not made for our … Continue reading Leading Means Watching Your Team’s Time
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!
Leadership Involved Lots of Massages
You see it every day- fat cat CEOs sitting on massage tables, relaxing, and burning the money that their hard-working employees bring in, save and manage. It is a totally disgusting sight. Sorry. Wrong article. As a leader, you will be working with tons of different personalities. Some are easy to manage and figure out … Continue reading Leadership Involved Lots of Massages
Don’t Ease Up at the Finish Line
At this point in the year, everyone is comfortable in their company. They know how the company should finish the year, what kind of bonus to expect and whether their position is likely to move forward into the new year. They know what is expected of them to perform their tasks and who to work … Continue reading Don’t Ease Up at the Finish Line
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
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
Politicians = Corporate Leaders?
Election season is upon us. We are being bombarded with ads about how Candidate A is going to let you down, is corrupted by special interests and has a horrible record in their previous position. Day after day and night after night, we are being told why Candidate A is bad. What we are rarely … Continue reading Politicians = Corporate Leaders?
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
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