Managing Conflict in the Workplace
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. ~ Thomas Paine One of the most frequent questions I get asked is, "What are some tips for managing conflict in…
Starting Out Strong: Effective Leadership that Employees Appreciate
You don't lead by hitting people over the head--that's assault, not leadership. ~Dwight Eisenhower The first day a new employee arrives at your office is often mixed with excitement and…
Four Tips for Selling Change in the Workplace
Growth demands a temporary surrender of security.~Gail Sheehy Change is not only inevitable; it's necessary! Without change, your organization can't grow. It can't take advantage of new opportunities. It can't…
How to Manage Employee Disagreements Without Escalating the Situation
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.~Thomas Paine Employee conflict is inevitable. Put a group of people together and it's not uncommon for the myriad of personalities to…
5 Ways to Strengthen Your Confidence
Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.~ Helen Keller Although there are those who cross the line from confident into overconfident,…
Moving from Buddy to Boss
“Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them.” ~ John C. Maxwell Friendships with your employees – when, if ever, is it…
Leadership Skills Development: Everyone Has Room for Improvement
You don't need a title to be a leader.~ Multiple Attributions You may have learned important skills while you were in school; however, chances are, they didn't teach you how…
Improving Staff Retention
There are two things people want more than sex and money... recognition and praise.~Mary Kay Ash Hiring great people is a critical part of ensuring your organization's success. However, if…
6 Tips To Build a Better Team
Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.~ Henry Ford As Halford Luccock once said, “No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole…
Leadership Presence: What It Is and How to Get It
Leadership is much more an art, a belief, a condition of the heart, than a set of things to do. The visible signs of artful leadership are expressed, ultimately, in…
