The Leadership Insights Blog by Liz Weber, CMC, CSP

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Category: Leadership Development

Little Things DO Mean A Lot!

It doesn't take much. It doesn't take a lot of time, effort, or money to let your employees know you appreciate them and the talents they bring to your organization. Sometimes a simple, sincere Thank you is all that's needed.

Model Solid Leadership By Reading & Communicating with Your Team Members Correctly

Every effective manager knows: Nothing gets done unless you're able to effectively communicate with and leverage the talents of your team members. However, that's often easier said than done.

Which Stage of Leadership Do You Operate In?

Do you know which stage of leadership you operate in? The following is a quick and dirty overview of my leadership model: The Five Stages of Focused Leadership Development®

Mentoring: Why & How

I’m often asked by my clients how to start a mentoring program. When I ask them why they want a mentoring program, I'm often on the receiving end of blank stares as in: Why wouldn't we want a mentoring program?

Done is Better Than Perfect

When I recently came across this quote by Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, “Done is better than perfect,” it stopped me in my tracks. I think it’s one of the most succinct messages many of us in management and leadership positions need to hear.

What Would Your Employees Say About Your Organization?

The annual Great Place to Work® surveys and applications for small and medium-sized businesses are now open through June 30, 2014.

When Leadership Pretends Not to See

"How can I let the leadership team know my manager is a really poor manager and our team is falling apart because of him?"

Who Are Your Key People?

Who really are your key people? Who do you really need to listen to and learn from?

Keep It Real

One of the professional organizations to which I belong had as its theme a few years ago: Keep It Real. It was meant to encourage us members to truly be experts in what we proclaim to be and do.

How Organized is Your Leadership?

How often have you walked into a bricks-and-mortar business and been completely disappointed? The products were not displayed logically or conveniently. The physical building, parking lot, and retail space were not well-lit and were noticeably dirty.