The Leadership Insights Blog by Liz Weber, CMC, CSP
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You Gotta Show ’em How It’s Done!
We have all experienced it. The boss says one thing then does something else. Isn't that irritating? Yeah—you bet! So why do YOU do the same thing to YOUR employees?
Management By The Numbers
As the saying goes, "What gets measured and monitored gets done." So, what are you measuring and monitoring?
Let’s Talk Visions First – Then Missions
The vision and mission are two separate and distinct components of your most important leadership tool: the strategic plan. And unlike many others who work in strategic planning, I'm a stickler when it comes to clients understanding the purpose of a vision statement and a mission statement.
People Power
I had the opportunity to provide the keynote address at a client's annual team meeting in New York. For most organizations these events are quite boring and, to be honest, attended only by those employees who couldn't come up with a believable excuse not to attend.
Clear The Roadblocks
Good managers run efficient organizations. Great managers develop solid teams of talented people to support and manage organizations efficiently. Good leaders identify opportunities and articulate a vision for their organizations.
Get Your Lunch
Have you ever been hungry for lunch and not able to focus on anything, let alone accomplish anything, until you get some food? Your attention is on one thing: getting food—now!
Could Your Company Sink the Titanic?
There is a great analogy for businesses that, over the years, I have shared with many clients. Its originator is unknown to me, but when a company needs help putting the magnitude of their behind-the-scenes administrative stuff into perspective, this is a great place to start.
Avoid the Moth Effect
Leaders, do you know why it is important that your employees know how YOU fit into the overall strategic plan?
Too often, we leaders fail to clarify for our employees how OUR actions tie into and align with the overall strategic plan.