Leaders Should Focus on Building Happy Teams A big portion of life is spent working, so it is incumbent upon each one of us to be sure we are happy doing what we do. Happy people are more productive because their work feeds their […]
Coaching/Training
The Leader’s #1 Skill–Be a Peacemaker
The Leader’s #1 Skill – Be a Peacemaker Have you ever been so angry that having a level-headed conversation simply wasn’t possible? When you are out-of-control with anger, the last thing you want to do is calm down. You want to be heard! As a manager and leader, likely you’ve encountered members of the team […]
Leadership Requires Getting in the Trenches and Doing, Not Just Learning
Leadership Requires Getting in the Trenches and Doing, Not Just Learning Great leaders have developed their ability to connect with others by learning about and understanding what motivates each individual. They recognize that we each bring a different view of the world to work because of varied […]
Treat Employees as Members, Not Transactions
Treat Employees as Members, Not Transactions Are people accepting employment at your company to add an impressive 18-24 months of experience to their resume? If that pattern is the norm, are you wanting to find serious people who view the opportunity offered as a career stop? People […]
Encyclopedia Salesman to President
Today’s Manager Mojo podcast features Mr. Bob Dorr. We learn how Bob began his career as a door to door encyclopedia salesman and steadily progressed to be the founder and president of a financial services company. It’s a fascinating journey and Bob shares with us the lessons he learned along the way including his 4 […]
Warning: Your Employees Demand Your Resignation!
What would you do if your direct reports came to you demanding your resignation? Would you cave in, cry a river, or learn and keep moving on? Maybe you’d learn to tell your employees you believe in them, encourage their success, and let them know that you care. You might even move on to convince […]
The Shocking Truth About Unrealistic Expectations
Today’s Manager Mojo Podcast highlights the shocking truth about unrealistic expectations. Each of us have expectations that often times gets in the way of performance of the team. We lose our patience and say things that only demotivate our team rather than lift the team. It’s a frustrating battle that we must overcome in order […]
The Great Management Hoax – 3 Reasons Why Managers Need Systems
The great management hoax is alive and thriving! Time and time again, I talk with managers who are struggling and they don’t know where to turn or who to ask for guidance. Here is what many of them tell me – If I ask my boss for help, he/she will think I’m not ready for […]
Your Success as a Leader is Dependent on One-on-Ones
Far too many managers say they don’t have the time to do one-on-ones with their team. This belief is not only hazardous to their success as a manager; it practically stalls any hope of becoming a great leader. On today’s episode of the Manager Mojo Podcast, we learn that really great leaders know the power […]
When Employees Are Like Kids
Are your employees acting like kids? Do you put your employees in positions to lie? Do they challenge your patience by asking too many questions? Do you continually remind them of deadlines? Employees will behave like children if you persist in acting like their parent. Managers must consider themselves teachers if they want to develop a […]