Productive Leaders
In both the corporate and the non-profit world, your team members want believe that they are part of something larger than just themselves. People have an inherent need to feel important, and that they make a difference. We all like to know that our contributions are valued and that we are appreciated. We also need direction so we don’t waste time and resources.
Millennials are part of the work force and some other generations and managers are having difficulty successfully integrating this segment into their workforce. What are millennials thinking and how do we lead them?
One of my military bosses was a Marine. He was a terrific leader, a seasoned combat veteran, and he played by the rules. He also threw the book at people who did not. People who got into trouble could expect the maximum punishment.
Your job is to be the best leader you possible so your company can make a profit. Wouldn’t it be great if you generate profits and happy employees? Making employees happy at work is one of the biggest achievements for a leader, and a reliable way to increase productivity.
If you’ve ever worked for a bad boss, you’ve probably uttered these famous words …. “I don’t get paid enough to put up with this crap!” Bad bosses destroy morale and employee engagement and, more often than not, they brighten up the whole company when they quit or are finally fired…
Summer is a wonderful opportunity to take a breath and celebrate what you’ve accomplished during the first 6 months of the year. Summer is also a great time to assess, reevaluate, and tweak processes that lead to greater profitability.
Some supervisors, even as experienced managers, have trouble talking with their employees, especially during employee performance appraisal time. To make these conversations, use questions to elicit information and encourage dialogue.
Dianna has sold over 4 million books for a reason. This book actually hurt. As I read Creating Personal Presence, I cringed because I discovered things I am doing wrong. For example, I assume when someone wonders aloud, “Why are gas prices so high?” that they truly want an historical and economic explanation.
What is the value of a good elevator pitch for you and your business? A perfect elevator speech should compel the receiver to respond with meaningful and relevant conversation. Your positioning statement should be interesting, state what you do, indict outcomes, and provide enough…