Monday 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 ArticleTeam-Working – Or Not?
Nearly all of us have a need to work as part of a team with others, whether it’s in the workplace, on a committee, in sporting pastimes or even as … Continue reading Team-Working – Or Not?
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:...
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