The art of observation: The silent skill of effective managers
Are you diligent about being aware of what’s going on around you? Or instead, is your focus on the next task you must do? Or the next thing you need to say? As a manager, your powers of observation can be what makes you successful — or the absence of observation skills can render you […]
When employees do the same things over and over and over again ….
Ever manage a person who does the same thing over and over and over again? That ‘thing’ could be good or could be bad. As managers, it is obviously great if an employee is consistently doing excellent work. But what if an employee is continually struggling with a task, or resists it completely? Well, my […]
Being smart doesn’t matter if you can’t relate to people
Understanding people should be a priority in your culture “I realize that you could have all the ‘book-smarts’ in the world, and it won’t matter a bit if you can’t relate to people.” Those were wise words spoken by a MBA student I met last night at a regional meeting of NHBSR. Becky said that […]
FREE Webinar: Find the Work You Love!
Are you looking for work that you love? Then we would love to have you join us for a short, but information-packed webinar to get your started in your exploration. Here’s some of the comments we received from attendees: “I found the discovery part of the session very helpful.” “I learned that it is ok to […]
The Compassionate Leader
Compassionate leaders aren’t wimps; they make the tough calls, too I’ve been faced with several situations in the past few weeks that required compassionate leadership. As I’ve worked through these interactions, I’ve come to appreciate that compassion takes many forms. And knowing when and how to offer the right kind is a tricky balance. The […]
Workshop: What Type of Leader are You?
Join us on March 21, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to noon! Interested to know more about your leadership style? Join like-minded professionals for a morning of self-exploration and find out what type of leader you are! Pssst …. here’s a secret …. You don’t need to change your leadership style to be more effective. You just […]
6 Steps to Help Employees Keep Pace with their Work
Ever feel like you need to give the guy at the next desk a push to take action? The pace in which we work creates one of the most important impressions to our co-workers about our abilities — and sometimes unfairly. Employees who are always ‘on-the-go’ often seem the most productive; in comparison, those that […]
The best way to motivate your employees
Managers ask me all the time how to motivate employees, especially ones that are under-performing. And of course, there are a host of answers based on the unique situation. Money is the first method that managers think about, but it is definitely not the answer, and never the answer for long-term results. But there is […]
FREE Webinar: Find Your Authentic Career Path in 2013
It’s back! If you missed last week’s career transition webinar, you’re in luck. Due to the heavy turnout and positive feedback, we decided to hold another session before January ends. Here’s some of the comments we received from attendees: “I found the discovery part of the session very helpful.” “I learned that it is ok to […]
New Year, New You?
Why new year’s resolutions don’t work Are you tired of hearing about the new year? And the pressures of making positive change in your life as the calendar shifts from 2012 to 2013? The reality is that January 1 is no better time to make a change that Dec 31. But it feels like it […]
