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When Things Change, Change Things Intentionally

When a change occurs (i.e., new software program, new employee, new product or process, etc) it brings positives and negatives. Often an employee's fears of change (loss of control, fear of failure, fear of letting go, etc) will kick in and the employee will resist the change out of fear.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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!"

How Comfortable Is Your Leadership?

When was the last time you had a true belly laugh with your team? Does the thought of having lunch with your team -- with no agenda or brown bag lunch topic planned -- make you nervous?

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