Productive Leaders
The reason that we wind up cooperating with others as part of a team at work, the reason Paleolithic cave dwellers hunted as a team, and the reason people rowing in a scull move as one entity is that we are better together. Join forces. When we work toward a common goal, when we think and move and focus as one powerful…
I spoke at the Colorado Business Protection Summit last Friday which focused on helping businesses create contingency plans in case of a sudden evacuation or other emergency. As with other parts of the country, fires, floods, and natural disasters have emphasized the necessity for people to analyze…
As a leader, it is sometimes hard to recognize when top-producing, independent, A-Team members disengage. Why is it so difficult to see these problems with your former superstars? Your top talent are the people who push back against micromanaging and who generally thrive without much supervision…
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?
What do you do when you look around and discover your workplace has some leadership problems because people are not working up to their full potential? First, give yourself credit for paying attention. You are probably correct. A January 2014 study yielded that 70% of American workers are not…
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…