Are you a frustrated leader? Are you tired of having repeated meetings but no change in your staff? Have you ever wondered why your staff doesn’t “get it” as it relates to what needs to be done in the organization? If so, keep reading! The #1 problem for many managers is a lack of a …
Monthly Archive: April 2011
Apr
22
Consistency: The advantage in business and life
During this time of the year there is much conversation/reflection upon personal change and deeds of sacrifice. What if you maintained this level of thinking throughout the remainder of the year? The key to success in business and life is maintaining the same (consistent) level of output to achieve your goals. Although, it should be …
Apr
13
Office Survival: Who’s steering the ship?
The current state of the economy has been widely discussed in numerous news outlets. The shortage of revenue has caused some organizations to eliminate future projects and make drastic cuts to staff levels, benefit packages and retirement incentives. For the remaining employees, this new work environment (and fear of future staff reductions/consolidations) has caused many …
Apr
01
They don’t pay me enough to be a leader in this company!
You are a manager/supervisor in a company where dysfunction is the norm. There is an unhealthy culture filled with poor communication, unclear organizational direction and low employee morale. There is also an overwhelming sense of “tunnel vision”, where employees focus solely on completing their specific jobs, giving no regard to how their functions affect other …
The 3 Biggest Mistakes Leaders Make and How to Avoid Them