In a relatively short time span, we’ve moved from an agrarian society, through the industrial revolution and are now in the information/digital age. Many people have experienced what I call “Type A” style of leadership. It’s based on the military, command and control style of management . The expectation is that employees do what they […]
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Have you ever had the feeling like you’re itching for a fight? I have – for several months now… I hadn’t been able to put my finger on why, but I’ve had a general edginess about how I viewed and responded to the world around me. And in the course of my discovery, I asked […]
Read MoreThere’s been a lot of controversy since Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison made news by coming out strongly against “participation trophies” for his sons. Impact of the Self-Esteem Movement The intent of the “self-esteem movement” for kids was to build self confidence and self-worth by receiving trophies for showing up. However, according to Evan Grossman […]
Read MoreThe presidential election is 15 months away and I’m weary and edgy already. Do we really need to listen to Donald Trump referring to women as pigs and dogs or calling other candidates and a Vietnam POW dummies, losers and morons? While some people like his straight talk and telling it like it is, in […]
Read MoreWe live in a society that measures our success by our accomplishments. For most people, accomplishments are based on DOING things. We have this ingrained idea that doing things is very important and there can be a lot of pressure to have massive to-do lists, to show just how important or valuable we are. I’m […]
Read MoreI recently learned that I earned the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation from the National Speakers Association, (NSA). This is the highest award a professional speaker can earn from NSA, the largest and oldest professional speakers’ organization. It is given to speakers who have shown a proven track record of continuing speaking experience and expertise […]
Read MoreFrom Type A to Type T: How to Be a Transformational Leader in a Bottom-Line World Are you yearning for ways to make a difference and feel more fulfilled? Do you feel like something’s missing in your life but don’t know what it is? While there are many books about personal development and even more […]
Read MoreSince the last blog post, you’ve decided to take the plunge and start delegating more effectively. You’re planning the tasks to be delegated and decided who will receive the new assignments, based on skill development or professional development . Good job! Now that you’ve selected the right person to do the work, it’s time to […]
Read More“D’oh!” That’s what Homer Simpson says when something goes wrong. Why is delegation one big “D’oh!” for a lot of people? There can be some fear about delegating tasks or projects because without proper planning, a lot of things can go wrong. How often have you said something like this? “I can do it faster.” […]
Read MoreLots of managers espouse the importance of holding people accountable. But truth be told, most avoid it like the plague. Fear of not being “fair,” fear of appearing heavy handed, fear of not being liked. It’s time to stop the hand-wringing and get down to basics. First, use the job description as your main source […]
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