There are some specific ways of managing complex change as a leader. People can handle any change thrown at them. Just think of the horrific attack of September 11th and how Americans came together to help in any way they could. Think of the changes that were made in our lives because of the event;… Read More »
Have you ever considered if you’re setting clear expectations properly with your teams? Are any of your followers not clear on what they should be working on? You may not know until it’s too late. Tips for setting clear expectations 1. If you’re working on a project, make sure to share your schedules with your… Read More »
As I was watching the Columbus Blue Jackets hockey team playing, one of the announcers stated the following: “Motivation beats sheer talent” when explaining how the Blue Jackets are not the more talented team, but they are more motivated than the team they are playing. And I thought to myself it would make an awesome… Read More »
Learn How To Listen. Sounds easy doesn’t it? People believe they listen very well yet miss so much of the message that it becomes hard to believe them. So, why is it so hard to learn how to listen? Maybe it’s because we don’t have a listening class in our education system. There are classes… Read More »
There are many strategies for success that have been documented over the years, but I find that one small action makes a huge difference. If you implement this one strategy for success, you will set yourself up for success before the day even begins! Here’s one of the most important strategies for success: You may… Read More »
Making changes in your life is very difficult to take hold and make them stick for a long period of time if not indefinitely. There have been many times I’ve gone through training or have taken a leadership class and thought to myself how much I want to apply what I’ve learned into my daily… Read More »
The importance of trust is a trait that every person should strive to build upon, but especially if a person is going into a leadership role. Trust is when a person believes the other person is truthful, reliable and does the right thing. Building trust as a leader with followers is critical for the group… Read More »
Dealing with employees with bad attitudes is not fun at all, and today I had a first encounter with an employee with a bad attitude. I’ve been working in Corporate America for a long time so it may be surprising to you to think this is the first encounter. But today, this was one of… Read More »
The importance of confidence makes a world of difference when it comes to leadership. Confidence is making a decision with the belief that is the right decision, and the emotional and physical actions show the same belief. When a leader leads with confidence, followers can see and feel confidence from the leader. As a confident… Read More »
Values Assumptions Beliefs and Expectations (also known as VABE’s) are at the heart of our lives. These make us who we are, how we act, what types of decisions we make, the list goes on. They are subconscious thoughts and actions that people may not even realize what they are. These are important to identify… Read More »
