Training Isn’t Always the Issue
When things go wrong in a company, the first thing people say is that it’s a “Training” issue. People aren’t being trained in the topic or skill at hand. When you ask enough questions, however, I’ve often found that it isn’t the case that people haven’t been trained, it’s that they haven’t been managed after […]
read moreLeadership Skills- Free Planner
As 2018 is coming to a close, it’s time to start preparing for new goals for 2019. One of my constant goals is to be a better leader- at work, in my community, and at home. Great leaders know that constant growth and development is key to staying one. If we plan, then we will […]
read moreConfronting Performance Issues
We’ve all had employees who we wish would live up to their potential or at least live up to the expectations and goals we’ve set for them. We send gentle reminders and ask how things are going. We hope that they get the hint and put some bounce in their step and light a fire […]
read moreWhat now?
I live in California. With the recent fires in Northern California, it brings up for me the question, “What Now?” I guess that question means what is happening? Why do these strange and crazy natural events occur? I don’t want to believe that it’s because the world is ending. Those kinds of thoughts and worries […]
read moreSeek First to Understand
Building strong relationships is critical to every business, every community, and every family. In our world today, we see the cost of poor communication, lack of understanding, and an unwillingness to see another’s point of view. There is more violence and less kindness and tolerance. What will this cost us in our businesses, for our […]
read moreIs Your Online Reputation Costing You?
The internet has changed the game for all of us. We are all able to find out a ton of information about a company, its product and any of their employees by just running a google search. Some of the information we find will be positive and some won’t be. This helps all of us […]
read more6 Critical Management Skills for Leadership Success
Creating an exceptional team which produces quality results takes commitment, focus, and drive. Great leaders have high expectations of themselves and others. As a leader, you need to be consistently looking for ways to improve overall productivity and team performance. Here are the six skills you need as a manager to ensure you are getting […]
read moreHow to Network Effectively at Professional Events
Networking is so necessary when building a business or staying in the loop so you can continue to succeed at work. It can be scary and intimidating to network at industry events or even at work especially when you are new to the company or the department. I know some master networkers who seem to […]
read moreHow to Ask for What You Really Want
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get everything that they ask for? If they want to get a fabulous new job, they suddenly get it. Or they wish for a trip to an exotic location, their wish is granted. So how can you make this same ‘magic’ happen for you. The only […]
read moreHow to Overcome Your Team’s Resistance to Change
No one likes change. It can be messy, difficult, and stressful. Whether it’s in our personal or professional life, we may find ourselves or our teams avoiding it. But if we want our company and departments to grow and achieve their targets, we need to find a way to overcome this resistance. In order for […]
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