Inspiring Management Tips
Robin interviews friend and colleague Brandie Hinen
In this short interview, Robin talks with Brandie Hinen, founder of PowerHouse Learning about her work, including how she helps business leaders improve inefficiencies, her ideal customer(s), lessons learned, and motivators. Robin and Brandie are long-time friends and colleagues; we collaborate with clients whenever we can. During this fun conversation, Brandie sprinkles in practical leadership tips, such as how…
Getting Results from a Dreamer Worker
Which is better? Having innovative new ideas or putting those concepts in action? It’s a logical conclusion that ideas and implementation have equal importance. What good would brilliant ideas be if they go no where? And where would we be without the creative thinkers who dream beyond existing limitations? Yet I can bet that we’ve…
Dodging work assignments can be caused by the weather (or whatever else you are trying to avoid)
Do you have an employee or colleague that has a tendency to dodge particular tasks? Or perhaps have lackluster outcomes from an assignment? Grace’s behavior during this week’s snowstorm gave a clear indication of why that could be happening in your workplace. How a snowstorm can shed light on a common management problem On Tuesday, we…
March 2017 Round Robin
In March’s Online Workshop, Robin discussed three of the nine Behavioral Traits measured by the ProfileXT assessment, specifically Sociability, Manageability, and Attitude. You will learn the strengths and benefits of both ends of the scale and how it impacts an individual’s work style and interactions. Even if you aren’t using the assessment, the information is…
Your ability to persuade depends on the quality of your relationship
There are lots of times in the course of a normal day when we need to persuade a co-worker. Sometimes it is as simple as asking a teammate to cover during a lunch break or as challenging as implementing a new policy that presents unwanted changes. No matter the degree of difficulty, there is one…
February 2017 Round Robin
In February’s online workshop, Robin discusses two of the nine Behavioral Traits measured by the ProfileXT assessment, specifically Pace and Assertiveness. You will learn the strengths and benefits of both ends of the scale and how it impacts an individual’s work style and interactions. Even if you aren’t using the assessment, the information will be…
Are you making this common leadership mistake that erodes your trust and competence?
Sometimes this mistake happens behind closed doors. Other times within earshot of others. It often happens nonchalantly, like when two colleagues are having a casual chat that develops into a full-blown venting session. It might seem like a valid stress-relieving technique at the time, or at least innocent without ramifications. But never will this mistake…
Moving fast doesn’t guarantee fast (or effective) results
With never-ending pressure to get results out of yourself and your team, it’s tempting to move fast. Why shouldn’t you forge ahead like a steam roller? The more you do, the more you can achieve. Right? Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way. Moving fast does not guarantee fast results, nor effective outcomes. There is a…
January 2017 Round Robin
In this month’s Online Workshop, Robin discussed the Thinking Style scales found on the ProfileXT assessment. You will learn how this impacts the way we process information in the workplace. Even if you aren’t using the assessment, the information will be valuable in understanding how this helps (or hinders) your communication efforts with your co-workers….
Take Stock of Your Achievements
It’s December and the end of the calendar year, so it’s a natural time to reflect on the past 12 months and think about all the things that occurred. Far too often we get stuck in thinking about what we didn’t accomplish, which leads to disappointment or frustration. In the video, I’m going to share…
