The Cancer of Workplace Gossip
Recently I spent several hours working with an organization on issues that resulted from gossip. Workplace gossip is cancerous.
[Read more…]Financial Clarity
Financial clarity is a crucial component of any business or organization.
I had a discussion yesterday with a client, and we went through his financials. [Read more…]
Analyzing Your Time
One exercise we do with some of our clients is to have them record how they spend their time. Analyzing your time can help you pinpoint patterns that don’t align with your priorities.
[Read more…]Defeat Territorial Behavior
Do you have any employees who exhibit territorial behavior in your organization? These are people who think, “This is my area, and no one else should touch it, analyze it, or participate in it.”
[Read more…]Acting and Reacting
Sometimes as business owners, we get anxious and emotional. This can often lead to overreacting to things. But acting and reacting to high-pressure situations can reveal a lot about our leadership ability.
[Read more…]Gracious Leadership
What do I mean by “gracious leadership”?
Great leaders remember the good things their employees do. They try to forget the things that are not in their employee’s character or are not typical for them. [Read more…]
How to Deal With Tension in Your Organization
The other week a client and I had a tense, challenging conversation. This company has been in financial trouble, but we are beginning to turn the corner. [Read more…]
Developing Future Leaders
Do you want your team to develop leaders?
Being a leader is all about accomplishing things through other people. To be a successful leader, you have to establish a clear vision of what needs to be accomplished and then bring other people in the organization alongside to make that vision a reality. [Read more…]