It’s no secret that it has been a difficult year for businesses all around the country. The sluggish economy has left no one untouched whether it is lost revenues, a reduction in staff or simply the uncertainty of what is to come. So given the events of 2009, what is on your employees’ minds? It’sContinue reading “Three things your employees need from you now”
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What Happens When Our Emotions Get the Best of Us
Leaders warn against the danger of letting emotions get the best of us when discussions become heated or frustrating. Check out a recent exchange between White House press secretary Robert Gibbs and April Ryan of American Urban Radio, in which Gibbs essentially compared Ryan to a petulant child. So what can we learn from thisContinue reading “What Happens When Our Emotions Get the Best of Us”
Are you a Lone Ranger Leader?
Remember the scene? The situation looks hopeless. A villain has taken advantage of an innocent bystander in some way. Then the Lone Ranger arrives just in time to save the day. Good prevails over evil. Departing on his white horse Silver, the Ranger would famously say “Hi-yo, Silver, away!” as his horse galloped toward theContinue reading “Are you a Lone Ranger Leader?”
Til We Meet Again…Three Tips to Transform your Meetings
Studies have shown that the over the course of a lifetime, the average American spends 3 years in meetings….the equivalent of 1,095 days or 26,280 hours. Mind boggling, isn’t it? Yet, how often do we scoot off to the weekly department meeting without a thought that this is one hour (or more) spent I willContinue reading “Til We Meet Again…Three Tips to Transform your Meetings”
Four Tips To Keep Your Head on Straight
When was the last time this thought went through your brain, “If he is late one more time, that’s it, I’ll blow my top!”? It’s the classic scenario of how difficult it can sometimes be to remain the leader you want and need to be in the workplace. However, we can’t escape the brutal facts:Continue reading “Four Tips To Keep Your Head on Straight”