Inspiring Management Tips
What to do when you’ve had enough …
It’s early March and it is New England, so waking up to another snow storm is not a surprise, nor unusual. But that doesn’t make it less irritating for some people. The same holds true in our workplaces. Many of the things that happen on a daily basis shouldn’t surprise us. But it can still…
Spring Forward into Your Career Success
FREE webinar, being held on Thursday evening, April 11, 2013, from 8:00 to 8:45 pm ET. Spring forward into new beginnings! Just as the warmer temperatures bring rejuvenated life to the outdoors, you can begin to see your career exploration blossom, too. Here’s some of the comments we received from previous attendees: “I found…
When employees do the same things over and over and over again ….
Ever manage a person who does the same thing over and over and over again? That ‘thing’ could be good or could be bad. As managers, it is obviously great if an employee is consistently doing excellent work. But what if an employee is continually struggling with a task, or resists it completely? Well, my…
Being smart doesn’t matter if you can’t relate to people
Understanding people should be a priority in your culture “I realize that you could have all the ‘book-smarts’ in the world, and it won’t matter a bit if you can’t relate to people.” Those were wise words spoken by a MBA student I met last night at a regional meeting of NHBSR. Becky said that…
FREE Webinar: Find the Work You Love!
Are you looking for work that you love? Then we would love to have you join us for a short, but information-packed webinar to get your started in your exploration. Here’s some of the comments we received from attendees: “I found the discovery part of the session very helpful.” “I learned that it is ok to…
The Compassionate Leader
Compassionate leaders aren’t wimps; they make the tough calls, too I’ve been faced with several situations in the past few weeks that required compassionate leadership. As I’ve worked through these interactions, I’ve come to appreciate that compassion takes many forms. And knowing when and how to offer the right kind is a tricky balance. The…
Workshop: What Type of Leader are You?
Join us on March 21, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to noon! Interested to know more about your leadership style? Join like-minded professionals for a morning of self-exploration and find out what type of leader you are! Pssst …. here’s a secret …. You don’t need to change your leadership style to be more effective. You just…
6 Steps to Help Employees Keep Pace with their Work
Ever feel like you need to give the guy at the next desk a push to take action? The pace in which we work creates one of the most important impressions to our co-workers about our abilities — and sometimes unfairly. Employees who are always ‘on-the-go’ often seem the most productive; in comparison, those that…
The best way to motivate your employees
Managers ask me all the time how to motivate employees, especially ones that are under-performing. And of course, there are a host of answers based on the unique situation. Money is the first method that managers think about, but it is definitely not the answer, and never the answer for long-term results. But there is…
