3 Tips to Attract Candidates
Summary: Have you read a job ad lately? It is amazing that anyone applies. Don’t let this happen to you, follow these three tips. I am a volunteer. Every Monday I meet with one or two people to guide them through job transition. I do this through a local non-profit CareerPlace. I enjoy the work, […]
Focus On Strengths
Summary: Want to get the most out of people? Focus on their strengths. When you lead a team of people, your main goal is to get them to succeed in their position and for the company. However at times we get caught up in the day-to-day and the tasks that need to be completed. While […]
3 Tips for Creating a Team with Remote Workers
Summary: Having a remote team in convenient however creating a team can be challenging. These three tips should get you on your way. Aahhh…the convenience of working with a remote team. They don’t need office space, they live near your clients/potential clients and no complaints about the commute! The difficult part is keeping in touch, […]
Uh oh…I’ve been promoted
Summary: The promotion you have been working hard on has come through…now what…do you have that feeling “what did I get myself into” The promotion you have been working on has come through. Your hard work and effort has paid off. It’s your first day on the job and you are getting a realistic view of what […]
2 faces of a promotion
Summary: You have promoted one of your people to manager. Are you aware of the two faces of promotion? Are you prepared to handle them at the same time? It was a difficult decision, after all there are so many good employees in your company. You were only able to promote one person…you are […]
Imagine the results of accountability
Summary: What would it mean to you, your business, your people and clients if your employees took responsibility and accountability for their actions on a daily basis? Your first step to get you there. Are you letting them be accountable and responsible for their work and actions?I’m sure your first reaction is “of course” and […]
What I Learned from Olympic Athletes
Summary: Learn from the Olympic athletes, while they aiming to be the best in the world they have missteps. It doesn’t get them down. Learn how they move on. Like most of the world right now, I am fascinated with the Olympics. Every four years these athletes come together to show the world they are […]
Do you have this reputation?
Summary: Are you guilty of not answering emails? Follow these three tips to change your reputation. Are you guilty of this? You receive emails, phone messages or get asked questions….then nothing. By nothing I mean – you don’t respond. You may have many reasons for this – too busy, lots of messages, don’t have any […]
Do you have a people strategy?
Summary: Do you have a people strategy? What you company will look like in the future? What kind of people you will need? Answer these questions to move in the right direction. Usually when we think of strategy we think about marketing, sales, and overall direction. When is the last time you thought about your […]
Are You Playing Favorites?
Summary: As a leader we may have a favorite person on our team. Be sure they deserve the status by answering these question or you may suffer some backlash. It’s ok to admit, everyone knows it – you have a favorite person in your office. Maybe it’s their personality, they always say “good morning” or […]