Feb 01 2011
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What’s your company’s strategy? Is there someone in charge of that? If so, who? There’s often a disconnect between real strategy and what many leaders think is strategy. I’ve seen too many senior leaders who seem to think strategy is something like a marketing plan. To be truly successful, leaders must see strategy for what it is; the overarching plan for success.
Nov 04 2010
There’s a saying that one can learn more from bad leaders than good leaders. While I don’t think that’s always true, it might help you feel better if you you’re under a bad leader’s thumb. There are many lessons to be learned from both bad and good leaders, and those lessons may not be what we think.
Sep 30 2010
7 steps for a retail manager to develop an engaged team of associates.
May 27 2010
If you want to get a room full of management and leadership experts excited, ask them to discuss the merits of employee evaluation systems. Some love evaluations and find them to be very important, while others hate them, thinking they’re a waste of time. Very few have are without an opinion. Employee evaluation …
May 13 2010
One of the hallmarks of a good leader is the ability to listen. A great leader goes beyond that to seek out as much information as possible about their workers. The more a leader knows the better he or she can provide the type of leadership people need. As a speaker and trainer, …
May 11 2010
Several of us were standing around a table discussing the good and bad of young people in the workplace. When a member of the group complained that his young workers were not as productive as he wished and just didn’t seem to be able to “get it,” I suggested a technique to lead …
Mar 11 2010
Imagine going through a day without communicating. If you live alone, it’s probably possible until you step outside. As you’re driving to work, your turn signal and brake lights communicate your intentions to other drivers. That guy that cut you off a few blocks back communicated that he felt his time is more …
Mar 09 2010
You’ve had your eye on her for some time now. She seems to have the smarts, drive, and all the necessary qualities to become a leader in the organization and you’ve noticed people hold her in high regard. How can you help her develop into a successful leader? Of course, you can send …
Mar 04 2010
Whether you’re new to a leadership role, or are moving to a new position, there are a few things that help make it easier. These 10 tips are time tested and proven, yet often ignored or forgotten. 1. Always have a plan – Know what you’re supposed to be doing. This might sound …
Feb 02 2010
I was assaulted one day by a person from another part of the organization with a series of directives that were going to cause my staff and me considerable extra work for what seemed to be little or no gain. Our director had decreed we begin to comply with the 5S (Sort, Straighten, …
