Is your fear holding you back?
Do you have a troublesome employee? Someone who prefers to talk-down to people, gossip, is overly negative or makes others uncomfortable by their behavior? Are you afraid to do something about it? Is your fear of a law suit, retalitation or bigger problems holding you back from doing what is right for your company?
Intuition and Business
The Harvard Business Review had a great article on intuition: Intuition Isn’t Just about Trusting your Gut. The blog post referrs to a couple Fortune 500 leaders and their decision making process. And after the feedback I received from my last blog post about intuition, I thought it would be a good idea to dig into […]
Oops…they did it again
Previously on this blog…we looked at the habits of managers and leaders in an organization. Those little habits that will drive your employees and co-workers insane. In an effort to be unbiased, we are turning the tables on the employees. A brief look at some of their habits that make you wonder about the sanity […]
Are your employees sick?
Does the energy level of your employees seem down? Does it take longer to get tasks done? Does everyone seem to be moving in “slow motion”? Maybe they are sick. No, I’m not referring to them having a cold, flu or the winter blues. While it may appear they have one of these, they just […]
Coffee Maker Efficiency
This past week I bought a new coffee maker and I’m in LOVE! It makes great coffee (a requirement for any coffee maker) and clean up is practically non-existent (this is why I’m in love). It makes one cup at a time and when I’m done I throw away the little container the coffee came […]
The Power of Feedback
Usually when feedback is discussed, it’s about “how to give”, “what to say” or “be consistent” – while this is all helpful advice (and necessary). Let’s discuss the Power of Receiving Feedback. That’s right “power”! According to Dictionary.com the definition of power is: “ability to do or act; capability of doing or accomplishing something”.
Don’t forget your goals
It’s the new year, a chance to start again,and fill up a blank slate with your goals. However, goals have a tendency to go the way of resolutions. We start of with great intentions, wonderful ambitions, and lofty goals. Over time – maybe one week to one month – we focus on day-to-day items on […]
Show Me the Money
Do you remember that line from Jerry McGuire? Cuba Gooding’s character was motivating Tom Cruise to get him more money for playing football with his current team. Cuba had Tom Cruise screaming into the phone “SHOW ME THE MONEY” among other things.
HR Basics – Departures
It happens…people will leave your business or company. How you deal with those who leave your employ will speak volumes about you and your company. You don’t want good employees to leave. However, you can’t wait until the negative attitude employee walks out of the door. Dealing with a person’s departure from your business can […]
HR Basic: Listening
Remember how your parents would constantly say “listen to me” or “what did I say?”. Well that advice is back to haunt you. We all think we are good listeners, after all we have two ears. I would say in practice we don’t hear everything everyone says or understands what they are not saying. Why […]