Posts Tagged ‘leadership’
Building Connection Means Building New Possibilities
Nature has an intelligence we would be wise to pay attention to. As October arrives, we watch the plants slow down, connecting with their environment to prepare for the colder months. Though they may appear dormant, they are quietly preparing for new growth and opportunities. This cycle, one that nature handles with ease and determination,…
Read MoreHarnessing the Power of the Pause: Strategies for Busy Leaders
Does your work day fly by? Or does it sometimes stand still? I hope it does both! And here’s why. Every day, busy leaders scramble to check off the myriad responsibilities on their plates. Minutes and hours race by, and there often doesn’t seem to be enough time to complete existing projects. Nevermind time to…
Read MoreHow a tiny idea from a small dog evolved to have big impacts
It’s hard to believe that our annual Graceful Giving celebration has been happening for nearly ten years. While some things about this pro bono leadership development opportunity have changed, many important aspects have remained constant. It all started as a quirky birthday celebration for Grace, founder Robin Eichert’s adopted dog. Since Grace was rescued by…
Read MoreEmployee engagement ideas that work
Employee engagement matters. And according to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace, only 15 percent of employees are engaged in the workplace. If someone is disinterested, lacking skills, or feeling bad about the work environment, how would you expect their performance to be? Of course, it will suffer. That’s why it’s critical that you find…
Read MorePopular managers must have ability to make unpopular decisions
I’m often advocating for mutual agreement on job-related responsibilities and decisions between a manager and an employee. Not today. There are just some times when you, as the manager, have to set the boundaries for what is needed, whether or not the employee agrees or not. Yes, I still believe leaders need to elicit feedback…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreWhen 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…
Read MoreBeing 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…
Read MoreWorkshop: 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…
Read MoreWill your employee problems ever end?
Ever feel like the issues you face with employees are endless? no credit check online loans Just when you’ve made progress resolving an issue — and bam! — there it is again! Or maybe the problem has never gone away in the first place. Should your work as a manager require constant, ongoing, never-ending baby-sitting?…
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