2009 is now a memory and organizations are focused on what the coming year will hold. And while New Year’s resolutions are popular in our culture, I believe they also have a place in the business world. So what are the New Year’s goals for your organization? Every organization would quickly say they want toContinue reading “Three Ways to Create Team Success in 2010”
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Three things your employees need from you now
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”
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?”
Can we talk?
Former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt is credited with the statement, “Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; and small minds discuss people.” Interesting thought, isn’t it? As I think about this statement, I am challenged personally by its implications. On a given day, what is the focus of my conversations? As a leader, weContinue reading “Can we talk?”