How many times have you gotten into an argument with your child or spouse over something inconsequential just to prove you knew the facts? You know exactly what I mean. Maybe you really knew what you were talking about and you just had to prove it. Even worse, maybe it was just your opinion and you had to show them … Read More
Companies spend millions of dollars every year on recognition and reward programs. Wooden clocks, gold watches and desk paperweights have become the norm for telling your employees you care. I advocate for something simple and proven to be effective: thoughtful use of the words please and thank you. For lots of reasons, too many people don’t…due to deadlines, distractions, stress … Read More
Connecting with your employees in a meaningful and personal way is one huge way to drive employee engagement. “Leaders care about their employees and show it,” is how I describe and encourage leaders to reach out and touch an employee’s heart…connecting with them on a personal level. It’s not just about work performance; it is all about connecting to the … Read More
Do you have challenges prioritizing your work? Do you know when to hand something off or when to retain it? What about the things in the middle? As a leader, one of the most important skills to learn is how to accomplish more through others. I constantly see talented people get overwhelmed with minutia or handling tasks that should be … Read More
How many times have we seen an achievement oriented, technically sound employee get that big promotion to manager and then struggle to find firm footing on this new ground? A different set of skills is required to be a successful leader, compared to the skills necessary to be the task oriented achiever. The secret is learning to understand how to … Read More
