A smart problem solving approach might prove as practical and essential a leadership tool as any you can think of. Because one way or another, problems will arise in your business. In this post, we’ll look at: The value of a well thought-out problem solving approach A typical (and problematic) problem process A vision-driven approach…
Thinking Projects: A Tip for Keeping Teams Engaged & Productive during Downtime [VIDEO]
Paid downtime is a fact of work life that can leave business owners and company leaders feeling frustrated, conflicted, guilty, or all of the above. By “downtime,” I’m referring to those necessary interludes when employees must, in effect, get paid to work at less than their expected and normal level of output—sometimes far less. For…
Quick Thought: Labor Shortage + Leadership
For almost 30 years, I’ve been talking to clients about the coming labor shortage. Time and again, I’ve worked to encourage and motivate leaders with the truth that how we manage and engage people is critical to survival. Even if you didn’t believe that 10 years ago, it was true then. But now, it’s true…
2½ Performance Review Tips that actually Improve Performance
Most managers hate performance reviews. Which can surprise a lot of employees, who also tend to view the whole event with a universal sense of dread. So, in a season when many are preparing for this regular professional event, let’s look at a few big performance review tips that not only make the whole experience…
Not Ready Yet? I Beg to Differ.
Since I often help leaders with the hiring process – defining the goals of a role, interviewing candidates, choosing a person who seems to be the right fit (hint: it’s all about attributes) – I get a lot of practice in a conversation that I absolutely love to have. It starts after we’ve worked to…
1 New President = 3 Lessons for All Leaders
The United States presidency has been in the news now for what, 2 years? After the election, and before that the primary, and now we've finished the inauguration...I thought it would be interesting to look at the presidency right now through a different lens than is typical. I'd like to look at it through a management coaching lens.
