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.
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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.
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.
How to Evaluate a Potential Leader
How do you evaluate a potential leader? You need to ask yourself a few questions and observe for the answers.
How to Solve That Pesky Sick Leave Problem
There’s been considerable discussion about mandated, paid sick-leave over the last few years. Proponents say providing paid sick leave is something businesses should do. Opponents say it’s too expensive.
The current situation with Covid has changed this discussion some, but at some point we’ll be back to talking about things like flu or a sick child. So, let’s examine the question from two points of view.
Employees want to be able to stay home when they are ill and not take a financial hit. That seems reasonable.
Employers don’t want to pay someone for not working. That too seems reasonable.
No Values? Really?
Have you ever heard, “That person has no values”? What that usually means is, “That person’s values are so different from mine that I don’t recognize them.”
How Did This Happen?
It’s common to do a deep post mortem when things go wrong or failure happens. How come we don’t put as much effort into learning from our successes?