“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 […]
Read MoreContinuous Improvement, Lean Management, Seven Habits, Six Sigma, Five Whatever… All of these are good concepts aimed to improve results, instill greater productivity or profitability. Unfortunately, most of those processes ended up in three ringed binders that were put on the shelf until the next new process came along because the last one didn’t work. […]
Read MoreNot long ago, I learned a valuable lesson while pulling weeds in my garden. Many lessons, actually. One wouldn’t think there are lessons in leadership based on how you pull weeds, but I’m here to tell you that nature works in mysterious ways. How Does Your Garden Grow? It’s amazing how digging in the dirt […]
Read MoreHave you ever found yourself wondering how to handle a situation in the best way possible? Whether as an organizational leader, a parent, or community volunteer, we sometime find ourselves in situations where answers or solutions are not clear cut or easy. So, the fall back questions often are: What should I do? Or What […]
Read MoreRight person hired – check! Successful onboarding – check! Good work first 3 months on the job – check! Breathe a sigh of relief? Fugetaboutit! A recent survey by BI Worldwide found that only 40% of employees are still engaged after 6 months. This same study reported that 70 – 84% of employees are currently […]
Read MoreYou’ve hired a great person to fit the job description … now what? A recent study showed that only 40% of new hires are still engaged after 6 months on the job and they’re probably looking for a new job. To prevent this from happening, the next most important thing to do is make sure […]
Read More2015 is off to a good start! EconomyWatch.com recently reported that almost 3.0 million jobs were added in 2014 – the best since 1999. With more job openings and opportunities to hire people, let’s look at what it means to have a “good start” in the workplace. A “good start” begins during the interview process. […]
Read MoreThe end of the year is often filled with tradition and optimism. Yet, at the same time there are the dreaded New Year’s resolutions. Those nagging goals that you know you should set and know you won’t keep. So quit this tradition! I have had my own tradition for several years now, that I encourage […]
Read MoreTheodore Zeldin said “Conversations can change the way you see the world and can even change the world.” So I ask you this: What are you talking about … and are your conversations focused on the transaction or interaction? And how does one turn the tide from a transactional conversation to an interactive conversation? It’s […]
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