Gaining Ground with a Difficult Employee
As leaders, we know that not every employee is “on board” with our thoughts or direction. This realization oftentimes [...]
How to Motivate a Group of People
As leaders, we know that not every employee is “on board” with our thoughts or direction. This realization oftentimes [...]
Breaking Habits
When I got up this morning, I ran through my “routine”. I brushed my teeth, took a shower, picked out clo [...]
The Real Reason Women Executives are Less Engaged than Men
According to Gallup’s 2017 State of the American Workplace, 33% of U.S. employees are engaged (30% men, 36% wom [...]
The Long Game
An employee has a problem. They bring you the problem because you are the manager and you have lots of knowledge and [...]
Don’t Fight Angry
You can’t believe John would have the nerve to call you out in the meeting. You are the manager and were leadin [...]
Mastering People is Not About You
The crowd at the airline gate was substantial. There was a little over a hundred people all crowded into a small spac [...]
How to Find Talent in Your Organization
We are always communicating, even when we aren’t saying anything. Sitting quietly at our desk while working int [...]
Let’s Negotiate
Whether you are purchasing a new car, asking for a raise (or being asked for a raise), or contracting some work to be [...]
Raise Your Praise
Despite what many managers believe, employees really pay attention to the things that are said to them by their super [...]