Tackle the 4 D’s of Discipline Avoidance
Tackle the 4 D’s of Discipline Avoidance Creating the dynamic team of your dreams requires great communication both of expectations and of issues. Most employees will respond well to correction. They will appreciate the feedback, take it to heart and make the required changes. Some employees, however, have no desire to change and will do […]
Does Your Team Even Like Puzzles?
Does Your Team Even Like Puzzles? Recently I was working with a client and we got talking about puzzles, believe it or not! We were discussing how he likes to work. He said he likes to have a clear endpoint for a project but the opportunity to be creative in how he gets there. He […]
I Don’t Know…Or Do You Know?
I Don’t Know…Or Do You Know? “I don’t know.” It’s a phrase we hear a lot and probably say often. It rolls off the tongue with ease when it’s something simple. “Where are my socks?” I don’t know. “What is the weather going to be like tomorrow?” I don’t know “What was the score?” I […]
Are you Monitoring Your Progress?
Are you Monitoring Your Progress? I talk a lot about mission. You must have a mission. Make sure your team is fired up about your mission. But missions can be huge! How do you know that you are moving towards your mission? What progress should you make each week; each month; each year? Whether you […]
Decreasing Labor Costs Without Layoffs
Decreasing Labor Costs Without Layoffs At a time when the nation’s economy is softening, and perhaps worse, many organizations are considering layoffs as a way to cut costs. But eliminating jobs does not always result in immediate cost-savings. There are often severance packages to finance and unemployment benefits to cover. In addition, the morale of […]
Dress for Success: Even Working From Home Requires a Dress Code
Dress for Success: Even Working From Home Requires a Dress Code I’m sure you’ve seen the commercial – and I’ve referenced it before. The woman gets up, exercises, takes care of her daughter and then conducts business in pajama bottoms and slippers with her baby nearby. I wish that this was reality but, for the […]