Who will take over?
Listen here: I heard a story about a local gentleman who owned 5 retail stores. All was going well, he had employees and was earning a nice profit. Then the stores closed – why? He passed away without having a successor. This got me thinking and asking – are small business owners planning for their […]
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 […]
Mini-breaks to re-energize
A lot of times we are at work and we just get down to business. If we are lucky, we remember to eat lunch or find an excuse to walk outside for at least 5 minutes. Even little distractions from the work can energize us in great ways. We can be terrible with taking the […]
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 […]
Getting more…employee motivation
Would you rather listen than read? Click play This is what we all want isn’t it? Getting more with little effort. If only the world really worked that way. Actually it does. In these economic times we find ourselves having to do more with less. Whether it is more work from fewer employees, more clients […]
Taking a step back
We are usually told to go forward, take action, just do it – all the things needed to succeed. Well, I would like to throw another cliche onto the pile “take a step back”. It’s not about going backwards but about seeing the forest through the trees. When was the last time you took a […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Dear Boss: A Tale of Two Styles
An employee has sent you a letter about your leadership style. Which letter would you rather receive? One Dear Boss: I want to thank you for all the attention you have given me throughout my time here. You have guided me, coached me, inspired me and promoted me. It is because of you that I […]