How Millennials are Changing the World Today’s generation of Millennials (born early 1980’s – 2000) is often misunderstood by those who are managing and leading them. Not having a strong work ethic and just wanting to ‘have fun’ are often two complaints. While it is true they want to bring fun and enjoyment to the […]
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Inspire #3 – Inspire Others
There needs to be careful consideration and awareness of why we even care. Do you care about the success of each team member? Do you show that to them sincerely? Inspiring Others is the third component of a 4-part series. If you want to be the leader your team follows, learn how to inspire them […]
Tap into Your Moral Authority – the Leader’s Strongest Asset
Tap into Your Moral Authority It never occurs to most leaders to tap into moral authority. But the effective manager and leader knows that their job isn’t about getting stuff done, it’s about doing it through other people. But before those other people will follow you, they need to know you care, can be trusted and that you […]
Committed or Going Through the Motions?
Are you committed or just going through the motions? As a manager, what should be most important to you are your people. Making sure you have a happy, motivated and successful team is your #1 priority. But with 87% of the workforce disengaged and only working to receive a paycheck, it has become obvious that […]
Leader, You’re Either Selling or Un-Selling
As a leader, you’re either selling or un-selling. Leadership is about helping people express their vision for their career, plus the potential within them that they hadn’t even seen. The same happens in selling. Help your buyer support the vision they have for your product in their life. That’s why leadership and sales go hand […]
I Just Want to Make More Money!
“I just want to make more money!” We’ve all said it, haven’t we? I believe that everyone goes to work wanting to do their best, yet with Gallup’s reported 87% disengagement of the workforce, something isn’t going right. And the research indicates the main culprits are managers. The problem is that managers don’t know what to […]
How Great Leaders Get Rid of Ugly Office Politics
Great Leaders understand that office politics is always detrimental to the team. Employees want to work for an organization that values their contribution and tells them so. They also want to work for a company that is customer focused. Yet, far too often, office politics can get in the way and the internal relationships take […]
What’s Your Story?
Need a Mentor and can’t find one? What’s your story going to be? Do you think you can do it alone? Would having a trusted mentor help? Most of us are taught at an early age that we should go to college and get a ‘good’ job. Of course, we want to be successful in that […]
Appreciation and Listening Matters!
The Power of Appreciation and Listening Contrary to popular opinion, “Show me the money!” isn’t the primary desire of most employees. Listening, showing appreciation and letting your staff know that you value them can mean so much more. The frenetic pace of the workplace has gotten out of hand, and it’s up to each one […]
Why Leaders Choose the People Business over Mission Statements
Great Leaders Choose to be in the People Business! Business today is driven by weekly, monthly and quarterly results. What will ‘The Street’ say? But living by those standards isn’t creating an environment of profitable business or productive employees. It’s just the opposite. When we commit to a culture that supports people and helps them […]