Last week, in the midst of a very busy day, I found myself running behind to an important meeting. To make matters worse, I spent the entire morning running around town in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. I was hot and…
Is competition in the workplace a good thing? Some argue that it drives self-improvement and creativity in its quest to deliver results. Others argue that a competitive environment is a slippery slope to rivalries, backstabbing and information hording. These are…
Does this sound familiar, “I have an open door policy. Come see me with any questions.” Chances are you’ve heard this from a manger or you convey a similar message to your team. The Open Door Policy lets your team…
Here’s the deal with leadership: it’s hard. And it’s not getting any easier. There are more challenges and more pressure on leaders than ever before. Impossible deadlines, endless projects, “firefighting,” and people issues fill the days. To get through these…
None of us are immune from conflict at work. You may find yourself in an argument with a colleague about the way a project is executed, or butt heads with leadership about a strategic initiative, or maybe you find your…
Without accountability, there are no results. The focus moves away from responsibility and growth to finger pointing, excuses and people throwing each under the proverbial bus. Over time performance declines, team members lose respect for one another and the customer…
While feedback from management is valuable and necessary for growth it’s not always immediate. This type of feedback tends to focus on the bigger picture; performance trends, project outcomes, etc. Day to day tasks are often overlooked. Peer to peer…
Recently I’ve facilitated several interesting conversations on the topic of employee motivation and engagement. During these discussions managers explore the most effective ways to engage team members. Ideas like; flexible work schedules, ping pong tables, recognition, bonuses and even Taco…
The big issue with communication is that there is no singular “right way” to communicate. Each of us have a distinct communication style and set of preferences. Recognizing the style of others and being able to adapt; that’s where it…
In the early years of my career I struggled with taking work related feedback personally. This was true for both positive and negative feedback. A shout out from one of the executives or an honorable mention for employee of the…
