Are you a cat person or a dog person? Do prefer running on a treadmill inside or on a path outside? Do you tell people you hate the holidays, but secretly love them, or vice versa? These types of questions are simply answered with a “yes” or “no” response; however, when it comes to the…
There are a lot of phrases in life that are almost the same, but you know there’s a difference in their meaning, even if it’s hard to describe. For instance, when the weather report says “Mostly Sunny” for Monday and “Partly Cloudy” for Tuesday, what’s the difference? You know there is one, and that it’s…
What energy sucking behaviors are you tolerating? Apathy in the workplace is infectious and, left unattended, can destroy productivity, employee morale and ultimately the health of the business. When leaders choose to turn their backs on conflicts rather than addressing them, they breed a culture of indifference and complacency. Tolerating poor performance or unprofessional behaviors…
Motivation and discipline are two things you’re going to need out of your team members in any successful organization. Unfortunately, in our modern world, it can seem like we’re all about the quick fix and fast results instead of staying the course for the duration. We rush to post our thoughts on whatever social media…
Congratulations, you’ve been given your first managerial promotion! You’ve been promoted and you are now a leader, and I bet you earned your stripes by working hard, making mistakes, taking risks and persevering. However, what worked well in the past might not work in your new position, and many new leaders don’t figure that out…