Unmotivated or Disconnected?

by | Nov 18, 2020 | Soft Skills

Unmotivated or Disconnected? Unmotivated or disconnected? If you’re not receiving the feedback that you want for your team, consider your approach. In-person, relaxed conversations tend to be FAR more productive than email or meetings. Don’t assault your...

Pusher vs Puller

by | Oct 21, 2020 | Leadership

Pusher vs Puller I’ve been managing people for over 15 years now, and I’m still learning how to be a better leader every day. Fortunately, my team gives me the grace to make mistakes and grow from them. For example, a few years ago, I learned about pushers...

Output vs. Outcomes

by | Oct 14, 2020 | Leadership

Output vs. Outcomes If you’re not getting the results that you want from your team, then you could be managing for output and not outcomes. Output is the product of your work, and an outcome measures the effectiveness and value of your output. You need both to...

Empowerment is Everything.

by | Sep 23, 2020 | Empowerment, Leadership

Empowerment is Everything. Empowerment isn’t some cute, trendy #business #opportunity. It’s real life, and it’s part of who I am. Empowerment and opportunity can make or break a life. One moment, one chance can forever change someone’s entire...

Succession Planning

by | Sep 9, 2020 | Leadership

Succession Planning This might be one of the most meaningful posts that I’ll ever do. It’s powerful stuff that’s so simple and yet rarely gets executed. Here’s the punch line so you don’t miss it – as soon as you possibly can, train...