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Instilling Passion Back Into Our Businesses
For many companies, the last few years have been a long, hard slog for the leaders and employees alike. Raises and bonuses have been minimal. It is more difficult to make good profits and win. Anxiety is high as there … Continue reading
Hire Smart or Manage Tough – Sound (But Often Forgotten) Hiring Advice
“No management style can undo the damage of a poor hiring decision.” Red Scott In the quick read, Hire Smart or Manage Tough, Red Scott, the former Vice-Chairman of Pier One Imports and a grand-nephew of legendary tough guy, General … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, Perform / Execution, Team / People
Tagged Hiring, Human Resources, Leadership Development, Team Development
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The 4 Innate Qualities of Great Employees
With title inflation, clever wordsmithing, and self-marketing campaigns, every employee or potential employee appears to be a great employee. However, we all know the truth; few people are stars. In order to differentiate people and find the gem, seek out … Continue reading
The “Hard Work” Myth
A few months ago, there was a lot of discussion and a bit of vitriol about Sheryl Sandberg, the COO of Facebook, and her habit of leaving the office at 5:30 pm in order to have dinner with her family. … Continue reading
The Leadership Pipeline: How to Build the Leadership Powered Company
In their book, The Leadership Pipeline: How to Build the Leadership Powered Company, Ram Charan, Stephen Drotter, and James Noel lay out a model for building a pool of leadership talent at all levels of your business or corporation. Introduction … Continue reading
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Tagged Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Training
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12 Stupid Hiring Mistakes to Avoid in 2012
Despite the 8.6% unemployment rate, many companies searching for their next manager or executive have but one complaint: I cannot find the right person for my company; there is no good talent out there. In reality, nearly all these companies … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, Team / People
Tagged Business Leadership, Hiring, Human Resources, Management
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The New Leader’s 100 Day Action Plan
In their book, The New Leader’s 100 Day Action Plan: How to Take Charge, Build Your Team, and Get Immediate Results, George B. Bradt, Jayme A. Check and Jorge E. Pedraza discuss leadership transitions and on-boarding. Executive Summary High performance … Continue reading
Human Resources – MIA, But Needed Now More Than Ever
For years, Jack Welch (former CEO of GE) has pleaded that human resources is one of the most important functions in any corporation. Alas, the reality in most companies today is that human resources (HR) people do not have a … Continue reading
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Tagged Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Winning Teamwork
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9 Keys to Driving Cultural Change
After years of little growth, command and control management, and cost-cutting, the cultures of many organizations need rejuvenating and tweaking in order to thrive in today’s difficult and increasingly competitive business environment. But, changing culture is difficult. As Lou Gerstner, … Continue reading
Who is Managing and Leading Your Front-Line Managers?
Every organization requires strong front-line managers and leaders. The job of developing these managers falls to their direct supervisors, leaders who are “managers of managers.” These managers of managers must select, train, and hold front-line managers accountable. Alas, many managers … Continue reading
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Tagged Accountability, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Management
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4 Warning Signs That a New Manager is Failing
Perhaps, you have just been promoted to management for the first time. Perhaps, you have just promoted someone to their first management role. In either case, the next few months will be a challenge. The shift from valued contributor to … Continue reading
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Tagged Accountability, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Management
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Does Your Company Have the Right DNA?
Businesses have been using personality tests for years to determine employee’s thinking styles and corporate fit. In general, the benefit from all this testing and analysis has been meager. The test results, communicated in complex language, are not easy to … Continue reading
Posted in Perform / Execution, Team / People
Tagged Business Decline, Business Leadership, Face Reality, Winning Teamwork
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The Ten Characteristics of an Accountable Business
In a well-managed and well-led organization, a culture of accountability permeates the business. Each individual, each team, each profit center, each division is responsible for their success. Businesses Lacking Accountability It is easy to spot organizations where accountability is lacking. … Continue reading
The “Art” of Building an Organization – Guest Blog by Mark Herbert
In my series of blogs, I have been writing repeatedly about the how’s and why’s of building a winning business. The essential ingredient to a winning business is having the right mix of people with the same shared vision. My … Continue reading
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Tagged Business Leadership, Employee Engagement, Mark Herbert, Winning Teamwork
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Employee Engagement (and Motivation)
A “Winning Business” is built by having talented, well-trained and engaged employees. To that end, multi-billion dollar industries exist to help companies find the right talent and to teach, train, coach, and develop employees and managers. Unfortunately, less time and … Continue reading
Find Someone Doing Something Right Every Day
Last time, we ended with a quote from the psychologist William James: “The deepest human need is the need to be appreciated.” As the leader of your company or business unit, one of your key roles is to build … Continue reading
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The Beatings Will Stop Once Morale Improves!
In countless workforce surveys, employee morale and employee loyalty are at record lows. According to these surveys, a large majority of employees will, at the first opportunity, go out and find another job, gleefully leaving their current “@!$#*%* employers”. … Continue reading
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Quotes on “Winning Teamwork”
As you may recall, I consider “Winning Teamwork” to be the second of the three keys for a Winning Business. Winning Teamwork is characterized by: Listening and Communication Accountability with Mutual Respect and Recognition Learning General Quotes on Winning … Continue reading
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