Leadership Tips & Techniques

Leadership Fundamentals Training – Why Knowing How to Apply Basic Leadership Skills is Essential

by Bob Mason
August 24, 2021February 2, 2022

Leadership fundamentals training sounds basic and it is. But that doesnâ€™t mean the skills we present are not applicable to your individual situation. In fact, good application of basic leadership skills can make you most successful. Jack gave me a hard time for the entire three-day leadership course, constantly complaining… Read More »Leadership Fundamentals Training – Why Knowing How to Apply Basic Leadership Skills is Essential

6 Steps to Better Leadership Communication

by Bob Mason
July 22, 2021March 2, 2022

Leadership communication is one of the leading impediments to high functioning teams. Here are six steps to improve your leadership communication. 1. Recognize that your perspective is likely different from your team members. Youâ€™re approaching the topic from a different point of view and probably have information they donâ€™t. You know… Read More »6 Steps to Better Leadership Communication

Two Challenges Leaders Face and Some Suggested Approaches

by Bob
June 23, 2021June 23, 2021

Leaders face many challenges; team members, bosses, local conditions, national and international activities. Here are two common challenges leaders face and suggested approaches you can take to deal with them.

Are You the Smartest Person on the Team?

by Bob
April 15, 2021April 15, 2021

Are you the smartest person on the team? I hope you said no. But, if you look at your whole team and say to yourself, â€œI really am smarter than all the rest of them,â€ then maybe you need to find another job.

What’s Required For A Truly Effective Safety Program

by Bob
March 26, 2021February 10, 2022

“And hey, let’s be careful out there.” It was the daily safety message of Sgt Phil Esterhaus, played by Michael Conrad, on the 1980’s police drama Hill Street Blues. It was just a TV show but Conrad played the part so well that for a moment you were in that… Read More »What’s Required For A Truly Effective Safety Program

What is the 80/20 Rule and Why Should I Care?

by Bob
March 5, 2021February 16, 2022

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 you deal with come from only 20% of your people. They most likely called this the Pareto Principle. What is this Pareto Principle, where did… Read More »What is the 80/20 Rule and Why Should I Care?

What Can You Learn From the Response to the Virus?

by Bob Mason
February 26, 2021February 26, 2021

This is not a political statement. In fact, for this I urge you to put your political leanings aside. Itâ€™s important for leaders to learn from the lessons presented to them in everyday life. Much of what I have learned about leadership, both good and bad, came from observing and… Read More »What Can You Learn From the Response to the Virus?

How to be a Team Player Not a Suck Up

by Bob
February 5, 2021February 5, 2021

Being a team player doesnâ€™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.