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Getting good employees and keeping them
There is an old saying about keeping a secret: “Secrets are either too good to keep or not worth keeping”. I am finding the same is true when it comes to getting and keeping good employees. There are either too good to keep or not worth keeping.Read More…
Strong teams possess a healthy discontent
Last evening I helped facilitate a team meeting for one of my clients. This gathering was also a celebration of a business expansion. The well-seasoned team was overflowing with energy and verve. As I was observing the team, I realized that every person in the room had gone through significant struggle and challenge in their professional development.
The most recent example is Cliff. He is a go-getter and moves at a fast pace. His challenge was to be a better listener. In his zeal he would “talk over” people and cut them short in conversations. This was creating a problem. Some customers would feel hurried, and they did not feel Cliff listened well to them.Read More…
Compliance: The next best thing to commitment
When we think of great leaders, we marvel at their ability to enlist commitment from their team members. When we are committed, we are in with our heart and soul. Commitment is great!…but sometimes, even on the best teams, we have to settle for less.Read More…
How to create a “tailwind” behind your team
Championship teams know this secret, but I am going to snitch: If you want to be the best, learn how to create structural tension in your team. Read More…
Are you thinking right? (about people)
Have you ever had a bad day at work? If you have, there is a good chance that your frustration was sparked by your boss or a co-worker. It could have been something they said, or didn’t say, or did or didn’t do. Whatever the irritation, you let it affect your day.
In my coaching and team building, I frequently come across team members who challenge each other’s patience. Would you like to know a secret? Attitudes leak!Read More…