The Leadership Insights Blog by Liz Weber, CMC, CSP
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Be Careful What You Ask For – You Might Just Get It…
Ron Ashkenas wrote a great blog for Harvard Business Review in 2012 in which he outlines a seemingly obvious fact: Don't Ask for Feedback Unless You Want It.
Retaining Employees – Give Them What They Need
For most employers, the objective of filling a staff position, is to find the right person, with the right attitude, with the right skills. Quite often, once that's done, we cross off that 'To Do' item, give a sigh of relief, and move on to the next issue that's demanding our attention.
Doing What the Contract Says Instead of Doing Your Job
What do you do when the contract that's just been signed with the client, is no longer in their best interest or yours? Renegotiate the contract. Change the contract.
Guest | Ted Coiné
This week I'd like to share one of my favorite articles as it speaks so clearly to what I've communicated to my clients over the years. The article was written by Ted Coiné, who has agreed to allow me to post this on my site:
Interviewing Well to Gain Employees
In a tough economy or a vibrant one, gaining or finding and hiring good employees is one of the most challenging, and re-curing problems confronting most organizations.
Who’s Monitoring Whom?
We've worked with numerous leadership teams over the years who have needed to help their team members create basic Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), document critical processes, and identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Stop Rewarding Perfect Attendance!
I heard another manager suggest it this past week:
"I think we need to start rewarding our employees for perfect attendance. It's the least we can do to show them our appreciation for their dedication!"
To Be Nimble You Need Concise Plans, Values, Respect, and Necessary Conversations
If you haven’t read it yet, read Adam Bryant’s book: Quick and Nimble – Lessons from Leading C.E.O.’s on How to Create a Culture of Innovation.