Great Points Podcast: Feedback that Works #3 – How to Make it STICK
This not-to-miss 10 minute audio gives you tips on how to engrain new behaviors, and also answers many of your questions about how to give effective feedback. It is the audio from our video #3 - which...
View ArticleMonday Motivator: Get that Ego Outa the Way
Lets start with is quote: “A brave man acknowledges the strength of others.” –Veronica Roth Sometimes, our own egos fear that noting the strengths of others may somehow get in … Continue reading Monday...
View ArticleFeedback: Focus Forward is the Only Option (that Works…)
As long as people work, there will be behavioral errors, and situations that need correcting. There is a lot of room for improvement in the way bosses, coworkers, and friends handle … Continue reading...
View ArticleGreat Points Podcast: More on Managing Your Boss
Check out these few "Great Points" about managing the guy/gal in charge of your paycheck... a 3 minute listen...
View ArticleMonday Motivator, on the eve of Christmas…
I like this thought for the Monday before the Christmas holiday… “The spirit of Christmas is found when we lift the load of others.” ― Toni Sorenson And as we … Continue reading Monday Motivator, on...
View ArticleMonday Motivator: Managing and leading is all about…
Here’s your FFT for this week: Managing and leading is all about getting things done through others. Not by others. There’s a difference, isn’t there?
View ArticleDelegating the “What”
Great managers and leaders delegate well. They delegate the "what." "What?" you ask? Yes. The "what."
View ArticleLeave Those Excuses Behind
Many times, the excuses we make put the responsibility for the action or inaction in someone else's or something else's hands. This post can help you take...
View ArticleMonday Motivator: Deep Thoughts (?) on Meetings
“A meeting is an event where minutes are taken and hours wasted.” — James T Kirk Ain’t that the truth? Cut your meetings short, keep the notes short. And get … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Deep...
View ArticleMonday Motivator: John Maxwell on the Key to Doing GREAT Things…
“If you want to do a few small things right, do them yourself. If you want to do great things and make a big impact, learn to delegate.” – John … Continue reading Monday Motivator: John Maxwell on the...
View ArticleMonday Motivator: Patton on WHAT vs. HOW…
Here’s your Monday challenge: “Don’t tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results.” – George S. Patton, U.S. Army … Continue reading Monday Motivator:...
View ArticleMonday Motivator: The Value of Listening Twice as Much as you Talk…
Monday Motivator: The Value of Listening Twice as Much as you Talk... a wise challenge.
View ArticleIt’s OK to NOT Know…
One of my mentors years ago admonished our team to “not ask a question if you already know the answer.” At first we thought he was crazy–why would we ever … Continue reading It’s OK to NOT Know…
View ArticleWhy “Sandwiching” Constructive Feedback Between Two Complements Doesn’t Work
We’ve been addressing the best practices in giving employee feedback this month, and last week someone told me that she likes to sandwich the feedback between two complements. Like a … Continue reading...
View ArticlePraise: A Free Gift of Energy
I’ll bet you could tell me exactly the last time when someone gave you a meaningful compliment. In fact, I’ll bet you can remember exactly what the person said that … Continue reading Praise: A Free...
View ArticleMonday Motivator: Bob Nelson’s Wisdom
“Take time to appreciate employees and they will reciprocate in a thousand ways.” – Dr. Bob Nelson The biggest challenge is MAKING the time… It pays!
View ArticleStop Using the Phrase “Constructive Criticism”!
Full disclosure, I absolutely HATE the words "constructive criticism." I think that they are not only an oxymoron, but they are overused, misused, and misunderstood.
View ArticleYour Feedback Ratio – What is it?
There is a secret weapon in the “giving helpful feedback” strategy...
View ArticleDo You Have a Culture of Feedback?
Recognition and appreciation are not “once and done” events. To build a recognition and feedback culture...
View ArticleMonday Motivator by Voltaire
“Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” – Voltaire Employee engagement is good for everyone, right?
View ArticleMonday Motivator on Allowing Failure
"If you don’t give people a chance to fail, you won’t...
View ArticleLooking to Fill some Time? Try This COVID Activity…
These are indeed trying times. I’ve heard of the many struggles with finding activities to feed your soul during this COVI 19 crisis quarantine. Here is something to consider… Write … Continue reading...
View ArticleTo Trust or Not to Trust…
Trust, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something; one in which confidence is placed. What are the costs of … Continue...
View ArticleMonday Motivator: Treat People as if…
Here's a great quote on the power of believing in others' capabilities... The post Monday Motivator: Treat People as if... first appeared on Marsha Egan.
View ArticleMonday Motivator from Steven Covey…
“Always treat your employees exactly as you want them to treat your best customers.” —Stephen R. Covey While this might seem simple, it isn’t. But what a great guide to … Continue reading Monday...
View ArticlePersonal Marketing: “Helping” is the New Approach
Marketing yourself can be AWWWKWARD. After all, YOU are the product, whether you are selling your entrepreneurial business or selling yourself to your boss or clients... The post Personal Marketing:...
View ArticlePersonal Marketing: Are you Selling a Product or a Person?
In business, we can get in trouble when we take things personally. This applies to how we perceive ourselves as we market ourselves. To our clients, to our bosses, to … Continue reading Personal...
View ArticleMonday Motivator: Ronald Reagan’s Thoughts on What Makes a Great Leader…
Ronald Reagan's Thoughts on What Makes a Great Leader... The post Monday Motivator: Ronald Reagan's Thoughts on What Makes a Great Leader... first appeared on Marsha Egan.
View ArticleMonday Motivator: John Maxwell on Adding Value…
John Maxwell on Adding Value... The post Monday Motivator: John Maxwell on Adding Value... first appeared on Marsha Egan.
View ArticleMonday Thoughts: Management vs Leadership
“Management is about arranging and telling. Leadership is about nurturing and enhancing.” –Tom Peters Nuts and bolts vs vision… We need both, right? The post Monday Thoughts: Management vs Leadership...
View ArticleCheck Your Visibility – It’s a Career Plus
Selling yourself does not necessarily mean that you have to actively tell other people how good you are or how you can help them. Let them see it for themselves. … Continue reading Check Your...
View ArticleMonday Motivator: Seth Godin on Community
Community is essential. The people you surround yourself with can reinforce your story, raise the bar, and egg you on. That community becomes an integral part of your story of … Continue reading Monday...
View ArticleMonday Motivator: Leaders and Pain
This an interesting observation… “Leaders don’t inflict pain, they share pain.” –Max Depree This speaks to the “we” in leadership, doesn’t it? The post Monday Motivator: Leaders and Pain first appeared...
View ArticleMonday Motivator: Seth on “Showing Up”
Showing up is something almost every creative leader has in common. In business, in the arts, in society. –Seth Godin The post Monday Motivator: Seth on “Showing Up” first appeared on Marsha Egan.
View ArticleMonday Motivator: What Drives Your Choices?
“The way we see things drives our choices, and, of course, our choices change the way we see things.” –Seth Godin When you notice that you’re not seeing things the … Continue reading Monday Motivator:...
View ArticleMonday Motivator: Managing to be Better than You…
“A manager is not a person who can do the work better than his men; he is a person who can get his men to do the work better than … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Managing to be Better than You…...
View ArticleYou Can’t Change People, but You Can Change Their Behavior
When I was a child, my father’s favorite line when disciplining (ok, lovingly correcting) me was ‘I’ll always love you, but sometimes I may not like what you do’. No … Continue reading You Can’t Change...
View ArticleSuccess Tip: Debrief Your Motivation
Debrief your motivation. What motivates you? When are you most motivated? What is present when you have positive energy about a task? In the coaching world, self-knowledge is a key … Continue reading...
View ArticleMonday Motivator about Why We Don’t Listen
“We never listen when we are eager to speak.” ==Francois de la Rochefoucauld How CAN you listen if you are thinking of what you want to say? Give the speaker … Continue reading Monday Motivator about...
View ArticleMonday Motivator by Mark Twain
“If you have nothing to say, say nothing.” —Mark Twain Boy I know a bunch of people who need to embrace this simple, but valuable quote… The post Monday Motivator by Mark Twain first appeared on Marsha...
View ArticleMonday Motivator – A Quote by “The Duke”
“Talk low, talk slow, and don’t say too much” – John Wayne What do you think of this communication strategy? The post Monday Motivator – A Quote by “The Duke” first appeared on Marsha Egan.
View ArticleMonday Motivator on Getting to the Point…
“Get to the point quickly to prove that what you’re saying is worth reading or listening to, otherwise, people will lose interest.” – Corrina ThurstonThis is a great strategy, not … Continue reading...
View ArticleMonday Motivator by George Allen
Work hard, stay positive, and get up early. It’s the best part of the day. –George Allen, Sr. How does this sound to you? The post Monday Motivator by George Allen first appeared on Marsha Egan.
View ArticleMonday Motivator: How is Your Trust Account?
“When the trust account is high, communication is easy, instant, and effective.” – Stephen R. Covey Why do you think this is so? How is your “trust account” with others? The post Monday Motivator: How...
View ArticleMonday Motivator from Covey…
“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” — Stephen R. Covey What can you do to shift your “listening intent” … Continue reading Monday Motivator...
View ArticleMonday Motivator on Listening and Sharing…
“We are stronger when we listen, and smarter when we share.” — Rania Al-Abdullah Do you agree with this? Does one impact the other? The post Monday Motivator on Listening and Sharing… first appeared on...
View ArticleMonday Motivator from John Maxwell
“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” – John C. Maxwell. Knows… Goes… Shows… Are you all three? The post Monday Motivator from John Maxwell first appeared on Marsha...
View ArticleMonday Motivator: Don’t Let Titles FOOL You!
Here’s your thought for the week, and I’m NOT FOOLIN’: “Leadership is not about titles; but about impact and influence.” – Robin S. Sharma Let’s think: It’s about actions, inspiration, … Continue...
View ArticleMonday Motivator by Warren Bennis
“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” -Warren Bennis To do this, it takes action. How action oriented are you? The post Monday Motivator by Warren Bennis first appeared on...
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