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LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
You’ve got your PowerPoint slides cued up, your suit and tie on, and your team’s rapt attention — you’re about to embark on the herculean task of persuading your colleagues to invest a large amount of time, money, and effort in tackling what you think is a huge opportunity for company growth. You’re feeling confident; after weeks of research, you’re certain that your proposal will lead to a big win for the company. But after you’ve explained your way through […]
At times leaders in organizations approach the difficult decision of possibly terminating an employee. These evaluations are not easy and before you make a final decision, you should make certain if the problem is the employee or the manager. There are techniques that can be used to turn the situation around. So before pulling the trigger and firing an individual, challenge them by first drawing a line in the sand. To draw the line, use very clear language, tell […]
In life and in business, people can be divided into two groups, happy and very unhappy. Those who are very unhappy never find a way to win. They look at every situation, interaction, and opportunity and see only what went wrong. They could win the lottery but find some issue that steals their joy, they may say, “too many taxes, I’ll hardly get any of the money.” This is unfortunate. This type of attitude will hurt the individual personally […]
Running an organization is like flying an airplane, although it is not as dramatic. When an airplane has a warning light go on, the crew reacts. In business, too often leaders wait to see what happens…and they wait…and they wait… and by the time the crash occurs, it is too late. We have identified seven typical situations where we see slow death occur within organizations. Leaders in these situations must make changes to get to a new and better reality. […]
While every business is different, there are some basic business cultures that just about every company exhibits. Most companies will fit into at least one or two of the archetypes of business, whether those categories be control, collaborate, compete, or create. While some might think that one culture can be better than another, there’s actually a way to make any culture work. Just like personalities, company cultures are not static and there is a way to adjust any company culture […]
We’ve all been there. You sit down at your desk, full cup of coffee at the ready, prepared to plow through a to-do list with the speed and efficiency of a superhuman machine. But you figure you’ll ease into it by checking the New York Times online. Then your coffee’s out, and you really can’t get work done without a second cup. You run into Bob in the office kitchen, ask about his weekend. He’s working on remodeling his kitchen, […]
99% of the population, and even most employees in a growing company, hear that growth has been robust, and they think how pleasurable life must be for upper management. Of course, we know that nothing could be further from the truth. When you start a company, you only need to be good at what you do. Even if your idea isn’t the best and your execution is subpar, if you work hard enough you’ll experience at least moderate success. The […]
When helping companies create a vibrant work culture in which employees can thrive and love their work, we have found that looking at one little factor can often make the difference between a company that soars and one that languishes. When it comes to forming high-functioning teams in the workplace, respect is one of the most important predictors of a team’s success. In fact, a recent survey conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management found that respectful treatment of […]
In order to create a successful business you have to have a great product or service, an intelligent, dedicated team to support you and a way to get in front of the right people to spread the message. If you are looking for a shortcut to getting noticed quicker you may consider creating a shtick. The shtick doesn’t have to be brazen and bold, but it has to be memorable to work, something people will not forget. In a […]