The Benefits Of Sharing At Work

“The impulse to keep to yourself what you have learned is not only shameful, it is destructive. Anything you do not give freely and abundantly becomes lost to you. You open your safe and find ashes.” ~ Annie Dillard In my years of working with other managers I have found that some are not willing … Continue reading →

The Successful Manager

Pepperdine University designed this infograph called “Inside the Mind of a Successful Manager.”  There are some great points on management and some amazing statistics. For example: 71% of employees are not fully engaged at work.   The most common reason is a strained relationship with their supervisor.  Wow… that is a lot of strained relationships … Continue reading →

The Ability To Manage Your Team

This week we have covered two of the three keys traits of a successful manager: 1. The Ability To Manage Yourself 2. The Ability To Manage Systems Today we will discuss the third trait, “The Ability to Manage Your Team.” Successful managers have learned the value of teamwork. They know how to keep their team inspired to … Continue reading →

Successful Manager Communication

When managers speak to their staff members they may not really hear the way they sound or come across.  They sometimes do not realize how much weight their words carry and what their staff is interpreting.  They need to remember it is not only what they say that is important, but it is how they … Continue reading →

The Challenges of Employee Coaching

A “manager/coach” works under someone, perhaps a supervisor or the business owner.  They have been entrusted to instruct, guide and inspire those that they oversee.  It is what their job description states, and it is what is expected. Three small words, but three difficult tasks for several reasons; 1. Instruct:  Not all people learn the same … Continue reading →