Does your organization have a Vision Statement? Most do – and it should be one of the guiding principles of the day-to-day operations of the organization. The Vision Statement sets the direction of the organization, guiding the decisions and strategy. As a leader, knowing and understanding the organization’s vision is key to leading an …
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What are you passionate about? Your family? A hobby? A social cause? Where would your job fall on that list? How important is passion in leadership? Think of a person who is full of passion. Imagine how they live their life, how they approach each day, how they handle challenges. Imagine how they approach …
Have you ever had issues with getting your team to buy in to your vision? As leaders, this can be really frustrating. We have ideas that will impact the bottom line—but only if we can get our team on board. Challenge: Team Buy-In Leaders are about change. Leaders have vision. Leaders need to influence their …
The Kansas City Royals blazed through the ALCS to the World Series, after sweeping the Orioles almost exactly 29 years after winning their last pennant. This polar shift can teach us a great deal about building and leading a culture that breeds success in your organization. The Royals are coming off of a 29-YEAR losing …
If you’ve been a leader for very long, you have no doubt heard these complaints from the people on your team, explaining why they aren’t successful: “I need to hire more people. There’s just too much work and we’re overwhelmed.” “This project isn’t a good fit for my team. They’re just not motivated to really …
The latest financial reports were bleak. Leadership was challenged to act quickly…but didn’t. Within a year, the company filed bankruptcy. Within three years, this company that had been in business for 70 years was dissolved, with significant losses to bondholders, corporate vendors, and 16,000 employees. What killed this once-thriving multi-billion dollar company? And, more …
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By Mark Fenner Why Do Good People Underperform? For a new hire, you may now be wondering what you saw in that person in the first place. For existing staffers, there may be a change for the worse in their performance, and you’re puzzling over why. There are a few general reasons why someone is …
By Mark Fenner It’s Time for a People Inventory Taking inventory is something a lot of businesses do monthly, or at least annually. They log what’s on the shelves, what’s in the warehouse, which items are hot sellers, and which ones are not. But what most businesses need to do – and they don’t – …
By Dario Priolo During times of budget challenges and uncertainty, supervisors might be experiencing an increase in the number of difficult conversations with their staff. These could include delivering bad news about an employee’s job, informing staff about work restructuring, or discussing other complicated and stressful work situations. 1. Preparing for the conversation Before going …
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By Dario Priolo For decades, Zig Ziglar motivated and inspired millions of people to be better at whatever they do for a living. Zig’s ideas about creating a sense of urgency are exemplified in his “Day Before Vacation” story. This technique can have a tremendous effect on your productivity, and the ability to motivate employees. …
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