Have you ever had to lead a difficult team? Although some teams can be difficult to lead, it is truly rewarding to see them get to the point where they are ready to take on the world together! I like to think of difficult teams as character builders. They have often caused me to develop…
Which side are you on when it comes to the work from home debate? I have read a few recent articles about how some of the major corporations are pushing for employees to return to the office. I have also seen many employees very vocal about their desire to continue working from home. I am…
Do you remember the days before cell phones and laptops were a thing? I remember buying a pager when I was a teenager and thinking I was so cool…lol. I am happy that I grew up during an era prior to public internet access, and computers that are small enough to fit into our work…
Every human being has something they are afraid of, it could be heights, wild animals, or even giving a speech in public. As leaders, one of the key skills we must master is being courageous. People look to us for guidance and wisdom on what should be done, especially in the face of adversity. This…
I was recently thinking about my own career, and I’ve had many leaders who were amazing. I have also had a few leaders who were not. At the time that they were leading me, they may have been going through some personal difficulties or maybe they just lacked certain leadership skills. As I reflected on…
Is your team currently struggling to get along with each other? If you are looking for solutions to help increase the unity on your team and their effectiveness, you are in the right place! Having led more than ten teams over the past 15 years, I will be the first to tell you that sometimes…
Do you currently have employees who are worried? Have you noticed or heard about any of your employees who are stressed about the increasing prices of food, gas or rent? Did you know that these thoughts of worry can negatively affect their productivity? In this week’s leadership video, I discuss Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Maslow’s…
Have you ever struggled with telling your peers, employees, or customers a truth that they needed to hear? As leaders, we should become comfortable with telling people the truth. Whether that is a truth about their performance, setting appropriate professional boundaries, or setting realistic expectations. Some may find this hard to believe, but clarity actually…
What causes some of your employees to succeed and others to struggle? As leaders we are in the people business. The more intentional we are about understanding people, the more effective and successful we will be at leading others. What do I mean when I say that we are in the people business? As you…
Conquering procrastination in the workplace is possible, but it will take both time and discipline. Overcoming any bad habit requires practice and intentionality. In this blog post, I will share with you a little about my own struggles with procrastination. Later, I will provide 5 ways to overcome procrastination at work. My Problem with Procrastination…