It is a daily challenge for managers to balance their priorities and responsibilities. Much like spinning plates, they are running from one to another to give it a whirl and keep it in the air. When one or two – or more – of those plates comes falling down the pressures and tension can get […]
Author Archives: Steve Caldwell
Why Change is So Hard
Have you tried to initiate a change on your team, only to receive resistance from the majority of your team members? As a manager it is important for you to understand that we are each wired for the way we will respond to change. Some of us accept it willingly, others will eventually accept after […]
Lose the Fear of Networking
Lose the Fear of Networking George is here to help! We live in a time when seeking the sizeable salary is the goal. Of course we each want to be paid for our expertise while earning as much as we can, but when that quest gets in the way of personal relationships, health or your […]
The Women’s Circle: Changing Business Around the World
Slowly but surely we are seeing an evolution in the world of business. Where men used to be the head of every business, more and more women are taking over. The traditional role of the woman behind the powerful man has changed into the more modern, and more accepted equal roles of the powerful woman […]
3 Ways to Cause Change
When you are a leader and manager it is easy to believe that everyone on the team is opposed to change. The truth is, some may be, but the reality is that many are receptive to it. They simply want to understand the reason for the change, and they will then support change and willingly […]
What if This was to be the Last Year of Your Life?
If you are following this podcast most likely you are interested in becoming a great leader. It requires diligent effort to educate yourself, hone your abilities and gain the recognition of others. Our zeal for ‘attacking’ that leadership career may be based on numerous influences – 1) Our personal expectations, 2) Our formal education, 3) […]
What is Change Management?
The term ‘change management’ carries a mystique and air of difficulty. Why is change so feared and avoided by so many? It stems from the confusion that has been created surrounding the topic, plus the difficulty many in management have encountered when trying to implement change. It is true that every organization includes people of […]
Are You Setting Up People for Failure?
Current statistics indicate that 70% of individuals in leadership positions are not equipped or skilled to lead. We have discussed it before – businesses promoting great individual contributors and expecting that to translate into great leadership. It just doesn’t happen unless people are taught what it takes to be a great leader. There is no […]
5 Ways to Manage Change
The process of change can be a battlefield for the manager and leader. Change is necessary in business to keep moving forward and achieve success, yet the majority of employees fight it. Why is that? It should never be because the manager is fighting it, as employees’ accepting change begins with the manager. In fact, […]
Are You Willing to do the Work – Really?
Are you familiar with the saying, “If you need something done, ask a busy person”? Why is it that people who are already busy seem to have the bandwidth for doing more while others are ‘just too busy’? Let’s ask a busy person! Tony Wilkins is the epitome of the Energizer bunny – he keeps […]