Sometimes we don’t have time to respond to every request from everybody for which we are responsible. But, availability is crucial. It is important for people to feel that they can have personal access to their leaders.
Sure, face-to-face discussions are not always possible, however with today’s technological advances, it has become easier to connect with […]
Ethics, character, moral intelligence…some people think these concepts seem old-fashioned. Some leaders cut corners, bend the rules, or shade the truth because they are afraid they might miss opportunities.
Leaders need to build their reputation on an ethical foundation. When the economy gets tough and it gets harder and harder to hit the numbers, sometimes ethics […]
In this ever-changing world, a leader needs to be a life-long learner. Even if you have the degree and the experience, there is always more that a person can learn.
There are many studies that show that the more you learn; the more you earn.
I couldn’t care less about that, but I am amazed the difference […]
Have you noticed that some people in your department have a thin skin, no sense of humor, and take everything so personally?
Maybe trust has been damaged.
Trust can be damaged or destroyed in many ways. Trust is damaged when laughing at, not with, the other person, talking behind each other’s backs, gossiping or openly moralizing about […]
What motivates you? For some of your coworkers it might be recognition; the more public the better. How do you reward all of the different generations?
The Veterans or Traditionals rely on their own personal appreciation of a job well done. This generation expected to work hard and to enjoy a pension or a defined retirement […]