What is the 80/20 Rule and Why Should I Care?
You’ve probably heard that 20% of what you do is producing 80% of the results. Or maybe someone told you that 80% of the issues… Read More »What is the 80/20 Rule and Why Should I Care?
What Can You Learn From the Response to the Virus?
This is not a political statement. In fact, for this I urge you to put your political leanings aside. It’s important for leaders to learn… Read More »What Can You Learn From the Response to the Virus?
How to be a Team Player Not a Suck Up
Being a team player doesn’t always mean agreeing with the boss or the majority. Being a team player means you are loyal to the team. As a team member that means you provide the benefit of your experience and expertise and speak up and make suggestions based on that experience and expertise.
How to Define the Leader’s Vision
Have you ever considered what your vision is for your team? Here’s how to define the leader’s vision.
What Leaders Should Know About the Biological Clock
The human body is amazing. It even comes with its own clock. This internal, or biological clock tells us when it’s time to eat and sleep. It will council us that, yes there are only two episodes of Lucifer left but it really is time to go to bed. So how can you help your team member’s circadian rhythm?
Why You Shouldn’t Fake It Until You Make It
This concept of, “fake it ‘till you make it” is very bad advice for leaders. You will get caught faking it, most likely fairly quickly, and will lose any respect your team may have for you.
Develop Good Followers – Leading vs. Following
Too often the requirement to be a follower is interpreted to mean, “Do as you’re told and don’t argue.” Sometimes that may be necessary, but usually that approach does not benefit the team or the leader. A better approach is to support the leader.
How Can Leaders Manage Conflict in Today’s World – No Easy Answers
I am concerned.
Why?
Because of the lack of conflict. What? There is lots of conflict.
Yes there is. But it isn’t good conflict.
How to Create a Motivational Environment in a Union Shop: It’s Not as Hard as it Sounds
“How do I provide a motivational climate when all my workers are in unions and they care more about union membership?”
This question is common in leadership development workshops. It’s one of the biggest frustrations leaders have with a union shop. “I’m going to file a grievance” are words that can strike terror in even the strongest leader.