So often we just open our mouths and words fall out, not planned but spontaneous words. The words we speak hold power; the power to achieve our dreams or watch them disintegrate. Have you given thought to how your words are building up your team, motivating them to success or numbing them to performance? As […]
Communication
The Millennial Myth
With each generation, leaders ponder how to motivate them. How are Gen X’ers different? How do Millennials think? And the answer is always the same. Care about your people, teach them and train them to grow in their career. You desired that, your parents desired that, and your children desire it. We all want […]
Is Culture Driving Your Poor Bottom Line?
Is Culture Driving Your Poor Bottom Line? What type of culture exists in your organization? Is it one of connection, indifference or control? Do employees enjoy doing their jobs in a way that makes the boss shine, or is everyone simply protecting their turf? As business has evolved into organizations where people are managing […]
Be Proactive
Early in my career I encountered several occurrences when my boss came running after I had gotten off course, headed down a road that wasn’t going to bring the results needed. I was headed toward (or already in) failure! To be honest, it p—-d me off, because my deviation off course could have been prevented […]
Use Publicity as You Climb the Ladder
Most of us understand publicity as the process to communicate a product/service, such as when a business issues a press release about a noteworthy development. But have you ever considered how you could use the techniques of PR to further your career? Jill Lublin is an expert in that area. The author of several books […]
Effective Communication: The Key to Greater Leadership?
Almost all the leaders in the world have one thing in common; the need for effective communication. They are often asked to speak in front of an audience. In any organization, there will always be times when a leader needs to talk; in fact, it might be one of the most important skills an aspiring […]
How Do You Play a Game if You Don’t Know the Rules?
It’s a common situation. We’re told ‘Congratulations, you’re the new (title)!’ and you feel you’re being rewarded for the good job you’ve been doing. So you keep doing it, only to realize that your boss never clarified the additional responsibilities (rules!) this new position required until they pointed out you hadn’t done them. Unfortunately it’s […]
Conflict is Inevitable
We’ve heard it since we were children, ‘Conflict is inevitable.’ We grow up expecting that, and depending on our personalities may either try to avoid conflict altogether, seek positive ways for dealing with it, or be prepared to go after it full throttle. However, when you are in management, you need to be prepared to […]
Ready to Begin Performing at a Higher Level?
If you fear the loss of your job if you appear ‘stupid’ or don’t have all the answers, you are heading down the wrong road. To become a high performer requires an understanding of strengths and weaknesses, how you can best contribute and what you desire for your life. When you are grounded in this […]
Conflict Management
When we were children our parents taught us the ‘magic words’ to say to our brother or sister when we stole their toy. And what were they? “I’m sorry!” Those words are still magic when you are in the midst of a disagreement and conflict. While you may not deliberately try to start conflict within […]