Now more than ever, getting the most from your people is critical. In a constantly shifting environment your organization is faced with how to keep up with the rate of change, retain good people, be more productive and to be innovative all at the same time. Your organization must constantly spring forth fresh new ideas…
I’ve always held that leadership is something that everyone, at any level of the organization, is responsible for. It is not something that is only the purview of those occupying management positions. On a recent late running flight I had this amply demonstrated. Through the leadership of the whole crew, and in particular of one…
Zip. Run. Rush. Cram. Race. These are the words that describe many a person’s work day. If they are the main descriptors of your work day, you’re likely not giving your best. How could you? You’re too busy rushing. The only way to pump out that kick butt strategy is to have the time to…
Ok, first thing for you to realize is that no one is perfect. In spite of what you may think, your team doesn’t expect you to be either. So, suck it up role model, and own up to your mistakes. It’s very likely you’ll earn more, not less, respect. When you goof up, don’t give…
An oft heard concern I get from the work floor concerns the quality and quantity of communication from above. Many claim that company leaders only pay lip service to open communication. Others contend that what little communication comes around only does so in the form of bulletins or memos. Still others cite only receiving vague…
Heads up workaholics. Having a social life just got more important. In fact, it could save your life, according to Co.Exist writer Ben Schiller. Burning the midnight oil at work and shunning play dates has the equivalent lifespan impact of smoking 15 cigarettes a day…or being a raging alcoholic. So not only is an all…
It really doesn’t amaze me how some leaders come to feel they are a cut above. After all, who can blame them? As they climb the corporate ladder, the probability that they’re getting honest feedback rapidly diminishes. Certainly, those above them may still be candid, but those on the lower rungs, not so much. Few…
As a manager you might very well be unaware of the impact you have on your staff. But the cold hard fact is that 9 out of 10 people who leave their job do so because of the relationship with their direct supervisor. If you don’t want to part of this alarming statistic, here is…
It can be overly tempting for some recently hired leaders to want to put their stamp on the department or division that they’ve just been hired to run. This is particularly understandable when the business or unit has been underperforming. But with an all too common regularity I’ve observed new leaders enter successful situations and…
As a busy professional, putting out fires, conquering evil doers and making the world a better place is all in a day’s work for you. While this unfailing commitment to working on your company’s success is virtuous, it’s kind of a pity because you could add so much more depth and creativity with a mere…