Avoiding the Meeting Energy Flop
How often have you sat in a meeting, utterly bored, feeling your creativity and energy proverbially dribbling out of your ears?What makes a meeting an energy flop? Do you want … Continue reading...
View ArticleAre You a Toxic Voicemailer?
What is it with voicemail and its uncanny ability to take the most intelligent, charismatic, and business-savvy people and make them forget every principle of communication the second they hear …...
View ArticleDelegating Success: How and Why YOU Should Delegate More
Time and time again, I have worked with leaders and managers to help them to delegate more effectively, and even more than that, to delegate MORE! Yet, even the most skilled … Continue reading...
View ArticleAre You A Lonely Leader?
It’s lonely at the top, or so the saying goes. I don’t agree – I reckon that, if you’re lonely in leadership, then you’re missing an important lesson. Really successful … Continue reading Are You A...
View ArticleWhen was the last time you got a compliment?
I’ll bet you could tell me exactly when the last time someone gave you a meaningful compliment. In fact, I’ll bet you can remember exactly what the person said that … Continue reading When was the last...
View Article“Under the Bus” Strategies That Work
The value of “throwing someone under the bus.” There is none. It DOESN’T work… So why do we see this behavior happening, repeatedly, in most business and professional organizations? First … Continue...
View ArticleLeading From The Front Isn’t Always Best
Like day needs night, Romeo needs Juliet, and bacon needs eggs; so do leaders need followers. However, these great partnerships are examples of symbiosis, and followers needs leaders every bit …...
View ArticleDeadlines and Energy
If you want to add more energy to your organization, and get it moving faster, use deadlines! Huh? People always use deadlines. What is so great about deadlines energizing an … Continue reading...
View ArticleHow to Say “No”… Nicely
Sometimes “no” is better than “yes.” Why are we so afraid to tell people “no”? Do we fear disappointing them? Might they think less of us? Are we afraid to … Continue reading How to Say “No”… Nicely
View ArticleDoes Your Staff Like Coming To Work?
It can be a real challenge to keep your staff motivated and energized. – Does your staff like coming to work? – Do they carry out their tasks enthusiastically? – … Continue reading Does Your Staff Like...
View ArticleThe Convincing Side of Change
Struggling with people resisting making the changes you know you need to make in your organization or group? Don’t know how to get buy-in from people so that you can … Continue reading The Convincing...
View ArticleThe Two Most Motivating Words…
Have you ever stopped to realize how motivating the words “THANK YOU” are? These words have always been polite, appreciating, respectful, and caring… Thanks for the flowers Thank you for … Continue...
View ArticleAppreciate People – Specifically!
As we approach Thanksgiving – gosh what a wonderful holiday – I like to think about all those things and people I appreciate… It reminds me however of the importance … Continue reading Appreciate...
View Article5 Tips to Make Your Meetings More Efficient, Effective AND Interactive!
People enjoy meetings when they are interactive. The more people talk, the more people will get to know each other. What a brilliant way to get them to enjoy their … Continue reading 5 Tips to Make...
View ArticleMeetings Can Make Or Break Your Career
Oh, how much time do we all spend in meetings?! Some are effective; some aren’t. They take time away from our abilities to do other things. Some times they’re boring … Continue reading Meetings Can...
View Article3 Ways to Communicate Your Self Confidence
People are attracted to others who have self confidence. Your self confidence can actually help you achieve your goals. Here are three ways for you to communicate your self confidence … Continue...
View ArticleStop Asking for Directions; Start Making Recommendations
Until you have been a supervisor, manager, boss, you may not understand how annoying it is for one of your subordinates or direct reports to continually come to you asking … Continue reading Stop...
View ArticleStop Caring About What the Boss Thinks…
Waaaaaa???!!! I shouldn’t care about what the boss thinks? Well yes, it IS important to understand WHAT the boss thinks. But when the boss asks for YOUR opinion, give YOUR opinion. Don’t tell …...
View ArticleYour Calm Voice Speaks Loudly
If you want to be heard, DON’T raise your voice! The minute your voice goes from “normal” to elevated, those listening to you will focus on the raised voice, rather … Continue reading Your Calm Voice...
View ArticleWhere are you investing?
No. This article is not about money. This article is about people. When you take the time to invest in people, you invest in success. Very few people have achieved … Continue reading Where are you...
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