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Ditch command-and-control leadership (also, what IS command-and-control?)…
In our current workforce, we are leading multiple generations with different sets of values. We’re in a very complex and ever-changing business environment. Leaders who continue to lead with the traditional, top-down,...
PAY ATTENTION to these “SMALL” things as a leader…they will turn into BIG problems if you don’t…
As leaders, we’re often involved in BIG conversations, BIG decisions, and the BIG picture of our teams and work. So, it can be tempting to overlook the SMALL things in our team management. But there are some SMALL...
How this leader went from managing 4-5 employees to 50 employees…
Not long ago, I was working with a manufacturing leader who was EXTREMELY TALENTED, smart, and innovative. He worked really well with associates at the floor level and with his peers. He valued people and was a strong...
Happy Thanksgiving! I wanted to share a Gratitude Exercise with you…
Happy Thanksgiving! I wanted to share a Gratitude Exercise with you... Not only is today a day of thanksgiving, but we’re also nearing the end of 2022...a great time to REFLECT and BE GRATEFUL! I’m sharing our...
Employee expectations have changed
Here’s how companies must shift their focus... A McKinsey study found that 19 million workers have quit their jobs since 2021. And 36% who quit in the last 6 months did so without having a new job. Their research...
Why Senior Leaders are the game changers for company culture…
Here’s a powerful truth: Leaders have the MOST influence in creating strong employee engagement—over a 70% variance according to the statistics. And it all starts at the top. The coaching mindset and skillset are...
Most people are promoted as managers BEFORE THEY’RE READY…
Most people are promoted as managers BEFORE THEY’RE READY... I was with a group of leaders recently, getting ready to launch their program. We were talking about how leaders become leaders, which usually involves...
The HR—Business Leader relationship is SO important. Here’s why…
The HR—Business Leader relationship is SO important. Here’s why… HR professionals are skilled and often very passionate about helping leaders with their management and people-related struggles. Yet many leaders feel...
Let there be CONFLICT!
Why it’s important to face the tension rather than avoid it… Here’s the scenario: A team is being passive-aggressive with one another. They don’t get along well. They don’t trust each other. They’re just not gelling....