by Alissa DeWitt | Dec 1, 2022 | Leadership
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 things that will become BIG PROBLEMS if we don’t pay...
by Alissa DeWitt | Nov 29, 2022 | Leadership
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 collaborator. But he did NOT work well with the...
by Alissa DeWitt | Nov 24, 2022 | Leadership
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 Gratitude Exercise that I do myself EVERY YEAR....
by Alissa DeWitt | Nov 22, 2022 | Leadership
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 revealed why so many employees are willing to...
by Alissa DeWitt | Nov 17, 2022 | Leadership
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 essential for senior leaders! If senior level leaders...
by Alissa DeWitt | Nov 15, 2022 | Leadership
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 someone being really good at their job and being...
