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February 19, 2013
Skills to be a Manager: Lead Through Trust, NOT Control
Do you lead through power or allow your team to rise to the test?
By Emilie Shoop, Creator and Leader of Shoop Training & Consulting
“The times they are a changin’” Bob Dylan
Years ago, managers and leaders got work done through power, control, and competition. Markets were smaller, not global. Information was scarce, not at your fingertips. And the main way to react was in person, no email or web meetings. Back then, skills to be a manager were implied by the title they held, not by their ability to motivate...Continue reading
By Emilie ShoopPosted in Management on February 19, 2013
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February 18, 2013
5 Brain-Friendly Rules to Reduce OR Eliminate Stress for Busy Leaders (& Teams)
When it comes to dealing with stress, AVOID is not a strategy!
By Christina Haxton, Speaker, Author & Executive Coach, Sustainable Leadership, Inc.
Almost 48% of newly hired or recently promoted executives get fired or quit within the first 18 months on the job. You worked hard to climb the corporate ladder and your efforts have finally paid off. The climb up may have been slow, but the fall down will be swift and could be very noisy.
You, too, could be missing the signs of a headlong fall back down the ladder. It won’t...Continue reading
By Christina HaxtonPosted in Management on February 18, 2013
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February 14, 2013
How To Manage Cultural Differences That Come As A Surprise
Reflections From a Day at the Thai Theatre
By Debbie Nicol, Managing Director, 'business en motion"
One bright afternoon in downtown Bangkok, I ventured into a movie theater and experienced a tradition I had not experienced in any other country. Prior to the show, all patrons were requested to stand in respect to a tribute to the living king and a celebration of his contributions. Neither right nor wrong, just simply ‘what is’ in the land of smiles! Whilst of course I respected the request, I also further...Continue reading
By Debbie NicolPosted in International Management on February 14, 2013
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February 12, 2013
Take Pride in the Profession of Selling
Why did you choose a career in selling?
By Deb Calvert, President, People First Productivity Solutions
Ever notice how often professional sellers will express a certain shame or reluctance in admitting their job title? Someone says “so what do you do?” and the seller responds almost apologetically or sheepishly instead of with pride. And when you ask people “why did you choose a career in selling?” the response is almost always that selling was not their first choice.
Let me play back a recent conversation...Continue reading
By Deb CalvertPosted in Sales & Business Development on February 12, 2013
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February 11, 2013
How to Manage Team Conflict: 4 Types of Conflict All Managers Must Address
Management’s objective is not to resolve conflict, it is to overcome it.
Conflict is an uncomfortable aspect of any relationship, especially when it exists among members of your team. As a manager, you have the responsibility to not only address the issues as they come up, but also to establish a culture that prevents them from occurring in the first place. Doing this requires an emotional awareness of relationships among team members, between you and your employees, and your employees and other departments. Your ability to manage conflict successfully is...Continue reading
By Lisa WoodsPosted in Management on February 11, 2013
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February 6, 2013
Top 15 Leadership, Management & Team Building Retreats in the US - 2013
Offsite Meeting Checklist & Guide to Effective Meeting Management
Offsite meetings can provide a cost effective way to bring several benefits to your organization, and team, if you know how to take full advantage of them through choice of venue, proper planning, execution and event follow-up. At ManagingAmericans.com we believe the right venue provides the ability to keep your group focused on creativity, teamwork & generating better business results once they return to work. There are many beautiful, relaxing and luxurious meeting locations across the...Continue reading
By Lisa WoodsPosted in Professional Development on February 6, 2013
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February 4, 2013
The Secret to Change Management
5 Critical Elements to Successful Change Management Programs
The phrase ‘Change Management’ has almost become a cliché in the corporate world. Many companies and consultants claim to be experts on the subject, but indeed, it's doubtful that any have become masters. Why would this be the case? Because every company, culture, environment and situation is different, there is not just one common recipe for Change Management that applies to all.
So what can you do to implement a Change Management strategy that works for your...Continue reading
By Julie BrignacPosted in Project & Process Management on February 4, 2013
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February 1, 2013
Complacency in the Workplace: Overcome Bad Attitudes With Accountable Leadership
4 Reasons Why Complacency Exists & What Management Can Do to Annihilate It
Those annoying words are like scratches on a chalkboard. “This is the way we always do it.” Can you image living life with that attitude? You would never grow, improve or try new things…what a boring life! In business, boring companies don’t grow their revenue, they don’t make continuous improvements to their products, processes, or services, and they are certainly NOT innovators. So how do you lead an organization that has an attitude problem, without...Continue reading
By Lisa WoodsPosted in Leadership & Teambuilding on February 1, 2013
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January 29, 2013
Effective Time Management Strategies
A guide to making each and every day the best it can be.
By David Shaffer, Business Advisor & Executive Coach, David Shaffer Consulting LLC
The time management dilemma many of us face on a daily basis is that there is far too much to do and not enough time or resources to meet the demands. Having any form of personal life-not a subject for discussion. And with the economy in such turmoil and the expectation of performance equating 'do more with less'-there simply is not enough time to go around.
If this sounds all too familiar, then hopefully...Continue reading
By David ShafferPosted in Professional Development on January 29, 2013
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January 28, 2013
6 Success Tips to Make Quality & Safety Part of Your Company’s DNA
What are you doing to set standards for exceptional quality and safety in your company?
There are two common organizational flaws that come to mind when I think of quality and safety programs. The first is the company that goes out of its way to preach the importance of quality and safety, but does not back it up with an infrastructure that establishes metrics and systems to continuously improve. Second is the company that has an internal group of individuals trying to make a difference but does not have the management commitment to measure qualified metrics as a means of judging...Continue reading
By Lisa WoodsPosted in Operations on January 28, 2013
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