leadership tips

Acknowledge the Importance of Other People

Posted by on February 20, 2012 at 3:09 am

  The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated. –William James   Most people have one defining need that very rarely gets satisfied.  Many of us will move Heaven and Earth to satisfy this need.  This one attribute is the single most motivating factor that leads to success.  It is the [...]

Can Team Building Increase Productivity in a Recession?

Posted by on January 1, 2012 at 9:18 pm
Team Building Increases Productivity

When the economy is slow, company managers and leaders have to be very cautious with every expense. As a result, we will often put off hiring new employees until more certainty in the marketplace develops. Although natural efficiencies will develop in a downward economy, can team building activities help increase productivity so that we can [...]

Self-Growth Website

Posted by on July 12, 2011 at 8:29 pm

Just wanted to let you know about one of my absolute favorite websites called www.selfgrowth.com. It has one of the most comprehensive libraries of motivational and self-help articles, videos, websites, and more, and it is a great place to spend a few minutes early in the morning before the work day. If you are a [...]

Keeping the Peace at Work-Conflict Resolution from a Boss Perspective

Posted by on April 25, 2011 at 3:48 pm

Steele Steadiman is a boss… (not a leader or a manager) and is in an eternal conflict with human resources. If you are looking for leadership training or to be a good coach with your direct reports, it’s a good idea to just do the opposite of what he suggests. However, if you are looking [...]

Do You Really Know How To Motivate Your Team?

Posted by on April 4, 2011 at 7:26 pm

Leadership, And Management Skills Are Not Coded Into Our DNA.  Do You Really Know How To Motivate Your Team? Leadership and management skills are not coded into our DNA.  But you hear people say, “He or she is a born leader.”  Well….not really.  They may know less about their own team and what motivates it [...]