A 10-point People Check-Up for Success
July marks the mid-point for the year. We have had 6 months of accomplishments, successes, and challenges and we will have 6 more months this year to accomplish our vision. This is a good time to remind ourselves of what we need to keep an eye on going forward. Our people will make us successful […]
3 Ways You are Inadvertently Accepting the Wrong Expectations
You’re logical and the problem is emotional – now what?
When we look at our people and the work they do – we think logically. First this, then that or this team should work together or why don’t they ask. It’s all logical thinking. What we are missing is the emotion. For each person (and yourself) many subjects have some emotion tied to them. That […]
“A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand”
We have all heard the saying – “A house divided against itself cannot stand” by Abraham Lincoln. While originally spoken in regards to a divided United States, it still holds true in non-political matters. Today, these words can be used in many organizations. People may refer to it as “us vs. them” mentality. Who are […]
Are Goals a Waste of Time?
We are constantly being told to have goals, accomplishment or achievements to work for. If you are a business owner this may look like a business plan or a strategic document. If you are a manager, it would be revenue, service, or leadership goals. How often do you take the time to pull out […]
Resolving Their Problems Equals Lazy Employees
What? By resolving their problems I am creating lazy employees? How? That doesn’t make sense? I know, that’s the answer I usually get. This is because even after we have trained a person or given them the information they need – they don’t always apply it, use it, or understand it. However providing them with […]
Dread Annual Reviews, Skip It, & Get Surprising Results
Every year companies put themselves through the ritual of asking Managers to sit down with their employees and discuss the past 12 months. The ritual looks something like this. An announcement, “It’s Performance Review time! Please complete the attached form, send to your Manager, and schedule a meeting within the next 30 days”. 3 weeks […]
Is the lack of employee accountability driving you crazy?
You have given a person a job, explained the responsibilities, and did the training. All is going well until….something happens. Depending on your business that something can be anything from missing a deadline, lack of follow through, not doing what is needed or worse yet – upsetting a customer. Being the patient and coaching leader […]
How to Get Beyond the Frustration When It’s Not a Fit
Has this happened to you? You find a good person to come work for you, they are excited to join your team, and then after a week or two…the picture isn’t rosy. Luckily it doesn’t happen often, but when it does, the frustration is unbelievable. You might even feel tricked, disappointed, or angry – it’s […]
Your WHY Matters
When you think back to when you started your career – do you remember why? Why you choose the career you did? What was your bigger goal/ambition? Now that you are further along, is your “why” the same? Or has it gotten bigger? I remember when I first started in Human Resources I was driven […]