Years ago, I experienced first-hand the value of 1-2-3 decision-making. The general manager of one of our companies had done analysis that showed that expenses for repair and maintenance of our trucks had been rising steadily to the point that it made more sense to buy new trucks than to keep throwing money into older ones. (Continue)
Management
Decision Making – from Mr. Idea Man to 1-2-3
For years I was the “Mr. Idea Man” in our company. But that’s my job...isn’t it? As the leader of the company, I thought it was my job to generate the ideas and map-out how to implement them. Eventually, I learned that there was a better way to lead my team - a way to increase innovation and manage change at the same time. (Continue)
Four Ways to Lead and Motivate Your Team
Finally, let’s explore the final question in the Motivation Survey. Before we dig into today's post, you might want to scan the survey again (click the link in the previous sentence) to refresh yourself on the brief survey. (Continue)
What Motivates You?
In the previous blog post we reviewed the first six statements of my motivation survey. (Continue)
Everything You Need to Know About Motivation – Part 2
In my first blog post about motivation, I posed ten statements as part of a motivation survey. I have found that questions are one of the most powerful tools that we have for discovery and learning. The statements in the survey require you to ask questions of yourself and think more deeply about this important topic. (Continue)
Everything You Need to Know About Motivation – Part 1
Perhaps you’ve heard the story of the man who wandered around a major construction project. At the south end he asked a worker what he was doing. Using a very negative tone, the employee growled “I’m laying bricks!” The visitor wandered over to the other end of the block-long construction site where another bricklayer was working. Interestingly, when this second man (working under a (Continue)
You Don’t Have to be Exhausted to Lead Well
As the CEO of a growing company, I quickly discovered that a leadership role comes with its share of challenges. Sometimes a leader feels as if he or she is herding cats. To excel in leadership, you must show up daily and attend to the important aspects of leading your organization. (Continue)
See How Easily You Can Improve Your Leadership
Anyone can improve their leadership when they understand the following truth: How something is said is often more important than what is said! This new insight is the difference between Content (what is said) and Process (how it is said). When it comes to leadership, communication matters! (Continue)
How to Fail as a Parent (and a Leader)
Last week I spoke with a good friend who said, “If your dad gave you everything, but he never had time for you, the things would not mean anything because there was no relationship attached to the things.” WOW!!! What a powerful statement. (Continue)
An HR Policy to Boost Morale & Effectiveness
My mother used to say, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". We have all heard that saying, and I think you would agree with me that mom was right. This is why we ask our children to move their milk glass away from the edge of the dinner table. We know that a misplaced elbow can easily push the glass off the table, and we understand the time and effort involved with cleaning up (Continue)