Category: Leadership & Management

Is it Okay to call your staff Annoying? Lesson from the Momtroversy

Is it Okay to call your staff Annoying? Lesson from the Momtroversy

If you know me, you know, I call them like I see them.  And annoying is a real thing.  It’s irritating, persistent behaviors that get under your skin and impair your judgement.  So yes, when someone annoys you, it’s a good policy to let them know.  If not, your reactions will surely be annoying. https:/www.goodmorningamerica.com/family/story/momtroversy-call-kids-annoying-65488153

Humor in the Workplace = Motivation ( I am CEO Podcast Link)

Humor in the Workplace = Motivation ( I am CEO Podcast Link)

Use humor to motivate your staff.  Be funny and get results keeping your team on track.  Shout out to Gresh (Gresham) and CBNation.co. CBnation.co is dedicated to increasing your business success rate with a two-tiered focus on: (1) increasing visibility and (2) proving support for CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners. Listen to my interview on…

I’ll Tell You Why Your Boss Isn’t Happy With You

I’ll Tell You Why Your Boss Isn’t Happy With You

Always a thrill to be quoted on Yahoo Finance.  Thanks Charlene Oldham.  This is a quick read with all around good advice for workplace engagement.    #8. Your Boss Keeps You Out of the Loop You can’t expect to be privy to every policy decision, says Ilene Marcus, chief executive officer of the consulting firm…

The Desire To Be Heard

The Desire To Be Heard

What is more frustrating than feeling like your words are falling on deaf ears?  With too much information from multiple sources how does anyone parse out all of the interference?  How can you differentiate yourself from the fray?  Can you be heard above the noise? These links explain the connection between our needs and our…

Are There Really 2-Sides to Every Story?

Are There Really 2-Sides to Every Story?

Figuring out the truth, or as much of the truth as possible is often an art.  People like to embellish.  Some don’t see their responsibility.  Unfortunately, there is not always a clear line between black and white.  A whole lot of gray exists.  This leaves the question of — How can you determine the truth…

Good Process = Good Work

Good Process = Good Work

The steps your team makes towards completing tasks is essential to success.  If there is no process, no pipeline, those customers do not automatically line themselves up, the quarterly reports don’t magically appear overnight and the inventory doesn’t restock itself.  Living in farm country, I can tell you those fields don’t plant themselves.  As a…

5 Reasons Your Boss Hates Trust And Fairness

5 Reasons Your Boss Hates Trust And Fairness

Why do bosses shy away from trust and fairness as a basic management tool?  Research overwhelmingly shows that a positive workplace culture increases productivity.  In a study of studies –  130 independent studies were reviewed to test this theory.  Click here to read “Bosses Take Note!  Create Positive Culture in Workplace to Boost Business.  This…