When my daughter was 13 years old I found I was saying “no” a lot, or offering a contrary point of view to hers. “No” she couldn’t do something - or I didn’t think something was a good idea – or I had a better suggestion. All of those “no’s” and negativity hit me one [...]
This past week I had the opportunity to talk with two 30-something sisters and their brother from Pakistan. They talked about the violence in their city; the discrepancy in wages earned by Christians and non-Christians; the common practice of woman having a “relationship” with their boss in order to be paid more; and the night [...]
Are you a person that gets “charged up” and excited by tight deadlines? Working under pressure at a rapid pace is energizing to you. But what if you work with others who need time to process information and have a high need to be organized and analytical, or their stress level peaks? Knowing this about [...]
You’re planning a training or off-site with your team. Everyone is excited to get out of the office and spend a couple of days together. You’ve gotten the budget approved – no easy feat - so you want to be certain to get the most from the time together. You plan the agenda Assign pre-work [...]
Ah, the dreaded performance review. So many managers look at this as a tremendous chore, while employees waver between hopeful and anxious. Why is it that having a private conversation between a manager and an employee can evoke so many emotions and potentially leave so many scars? As noted in Abolishing Performance Appraisals: Why They [...]
There are a few keystone behaviors that once established as habits make a significant difference in your leadership effectiveness. One of these habits is to have regularly scheduled 1-on-1 meetings with your direct reports. Managers consistently say, “But I talk to my staff all the time, why do I need a separate meeting?” In [...]
By Michael Holland So you’re telling me your boss just isn’t the best leader. He has weaknesses and struggles and just isn’t as effective as you really need him to be. Maybe it’s time for you to help him become a better boss. Here are three ways you can invest in your [...]
