Perception is Reality
Listen here: When I first started working I used to get so tired of hearing “Perception is Reality”, it didn’t usually come with an explanation which made it more frustrating. As the years went on – I finally got it, I mean really got it. I haven’t used this phrase in a while but the […]
Do you need a Captain?
Listen here: I have been enjoying sports lately – Chicago Blackhawks winning the Stanley Cup and the start of the FIFA (Soccer) World Cup. While one is a winter sport and the other is a summer sport, they have something in common – the players choose a captain. This got me thinking – both sports […]
I’m a ____ Leader
When it comes to leaders we all like to use a one word description of their style. You know, she’s a charismatic leader, he’s a dictatorial leader, she’s autocratic, etc. You get the picture. Now image if the people who worked for you had to pick one word to fill-in-the-blank on your leadership style…would it be the […]
Micromanaging – Why do you do it?
Do you do it? Are you sure? The next time you are speaking to an employee, listen to yourself – your words, tone and intention. Now ask yourself again – are you a micro-manager? If you answered no, thank you and please continue reading anyway. Those of you who answered yes, here are some questions […]
How to have that first difficult conversation
You know that conversation where you have to tell an employee for the first time that either they are not performing or their attitude is not what you want. You know that talk where you dread it either because you don’t like “confrontation” or you are fearful of their reaction. Take a deep breath, it […]
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Great leaders inspire greatness in others
While I don’t usually quote Star Wars, I have a son who is very interested in Clone Wars and couldn’t notice the title of the episode – it’s the same title as this blog post. Being intrigued by the title, I paid attention to the episode itself. Even if you are not a Star Wars […]
Coaching on the fly
We see it happen in sports, the coach pulls a player aside and gives them advice on how to handle the other team. Why can’t we do that in business? You can and here’s how. Before we begin, let’s review what coaching is and isn’t. Coaching is helping your employees find solutions and understand their […]
Is your attitude contagious?
When we think of contagious things like a cold, flu, yawns and laughter come to mind. What are your thoughts on attitude? Don’t answer too quickly….think about it. In general I would say the answer is “yes”. The next question becomes – how fast? Unfortunately I think a negative attitudes catches on a lot quicker than a […]