In September 2021 over 4 million people had quit their jobs as part of what is being called, “The Great Resignation.” When interviewed many of these people state their reason for leaving their job was due to lack of management listening to them. This is not the first time we have heard this as a … Continue reading
If your job includes overseeing others to make sure tasks to run the business are getting done, then you really want to have people on your team that are engaged in order to get the best performance from them. One of the first things that comes to our mind when we hear the word “engaged” … Continue reading
Are you a manager or a business owner who has a manager? How are things going as far as managing the team and moving the business in the right direction? There are several key factors for any manager to be successful at their position. Far too often managers will “fail” to meet the mark as … Continue reading
Often, people feel they cannot be a leader unless someone gives them the title. This simply is not true. If you believe you are called to be a leader and helping others to achieve their best potential is your passion, then you will do it. A title is just a title. Being a leader is … Continue reading
There are several key “ingredients” that make up great leaders in the workplace. One for certain is “persistence.” Although it is an essential ingredient, it also can be a tough one to add each and every day at work. We all go through times when we would like to take a back seat and go … Continue reading
I recently had the opportunity to talk with an up-and-coming manager of a small business. She wanted to know what it takes to be a good manager of others. While that question may take days to answer I tried to think of the top six traits or qualities that successful, well-liked managers possess. Successful, well-liked managers … Continue reading
Do you fully understand your role at work? Are you getting the support and training you need? Now you might think this is a dumb question because you know what you were hired to do, but do you know how your role affects the business as a whole? For example, your job is to be the … Continue reading
“Great leadership is about human experiences. It’s not a formula or a program, it is a human activity that comes from the heart and considers the hearts of others. It is an attitude, not a routine.” Lance Secretan
Yesterday was Mother’s Day I had the wonderful opportunity to spend time with each of my now adult children. It is amazing to see and listen to them now and to think back to what it was like raising them many years ago. As a parent I learned a valuable lesson, which I was able to … Continue reading
“The task of management is to make people capable of joint performance, to make their strengths effective and their weaknesses irrelevant.” ~ Peter Drucker What does it take to be a good manager? Before you can effectively and successfully manage other people, you need to know about yourself and your management abilities. At a … Continue reading
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