Sometimes people feel disconnected from us, because we come off as “too busy.” Good news – there are three words that can reverse this dysfunction. A piece of equipment went missing, and I wasn’t told about it. I found out accidentally a few weeks later, that this $75 piece of equipment had been lost or … Read more
I once had two coworkers, Mark and Sally. In DiSC-speak, Sally was a high I, and used many many many exclamation marks in her e-mails. I am not exaggerating when I say that one of Sally’s e-mails could consist of three sentences and 13 exclamation marks. Mark, on the other hand, was a high D. … Read more
Part two of two (read part one here) My daily list fits into the narrow confines of the column on the left hand side of each day’s page in my planner. But – sometimes life becomes so hectic, and the to-do list gets so long, that it’s time to switch methods. If you are working … Read more
If we are effective, we are probably quite busy. Many of us have tried different ways to stay organized, including electronic gadgets, pen and paper planners, whiteboards, etc. I’d like to share two ways that have worked for me. I’m sharing them here, because others who have adopted them have found quite useful. Both of … Read more
If you are a leader, it is your job to keep your people motivated, and stave off any demoralization.
But what if YOU lose your mojo due to some cranky folks in your organization? It’s so easy to be derailed by those one or two “downers” who complain, or scowl, or cross their arms at you all the time.
Everyone has moments, or even periods, of insecurity.
Situation One:
Once, about 15 years ago, I was struggling to
These are the posts that have gotten the most comments over the last year. Please comment yourself to keep the discussion going! Effective Leaders Stand Out (part two) Why “Tabatha” smokes “Boss”… What three things make the biggest difference? (part one) Effective Leaders Stand Out (part one) Things successful leaders avoid saying (Part 1) The … Read more
Communication solves problems; lack of communication causes problems. Communication is arguably the most critical skill we need to survive in the world, and leaders must master it. Here are five posts to help. Nervous about speaking in front of others? Effective Leaders Pause and Listen Things successful leaders avoid saying (Part 1) Things successful leaders … Read more
Are you new to a leadership position, and you’ve found this blog? Here are the top five posts with relevance to new leaders. By the way, please share this with any new leaders in your life! Positive leadership isn’t the same thing as “soft” leadership What three things make the biggest difference? (part one) What … Read more
Everyone loves stories. Stories inspire and motivate and help things “stick” so much better than facts, data, and research findings. Stories combine facts and emotion, the best of both worlds. That’s why I try to use them as much as possible. Below, the five blog posts with the best stories. Two Stories Beware acting while … Read more