It's that time of year when we all set personal and professional goals for ourselves. Have you set your resolutions for next year? I know I have. The problem is, too often we put the time into setting the goals, and then we expect to magically reach them during the year, even if we don’t change our behavior or effort. That's why we spend so much time at the end of the … [Read more...]
[Infographic]: Management Tips from Old St. Nick
You can learn a lot from the jolly man in the red suit. Check out this fun infographic from the folks over at Taskworld to learn some tricks of the trade from arguably December's hardest working and most productive man. … [Read more...]
Cure Employees’ “Holiday-itis” and Finish the Year Strong
If you are feeling a little less than motivated, you aren't alone. This time of year has a way of affecting people’s attitudes, energy, and productivity. Even if you are feeling especially productive, you may notice that your employees aren't. In fact, they could be suffering from a serious case of "holiday-itis." As with any ailment, the first step in treatment is to … [Read more...]
Ignite Your Own Passion to Spark Greater Team Performance
A quote by Dwight L. Moody is my inspiration for this post today. Moody was a 19th century evangelist, who said “The best way to revive a church is to build a fire in the pulpit," and he was sharing a lesson about more than building churches. The lesson is much broader. Consider my adaptation of his quote: “The best way to revive a team (or organization) is to build a fire … [Read more...]
Make the Next 37 Days Count!
It is November 25. There are 37 days left in 2016. However, it seems that once Thanksgiving arrives, many people act as if the year is over. You know, there is the shopping, the parties, and the events. Many people have days off for the holidays, and others use up their remaining vacation time before they lose it.Even when we are at work on days like today, Christmas Eve and … [Read more...]
A Surprising Gratitude List for Leaders
If you will be celebrating Thanksgiving this week, there will be a moment when you look around the room or table, and the list of things for which you are thankful will be apparent. The food, the family and friends around you, the warmth and shelter, and perhaps even the football on the TV may all make the list. In fact those things will make most people’s lists, mine … [Read more...]
5 Lessons For Achieving a Successful Career Without Sacrificing Happiness
Personal happiness is an afterthought – if it’s a thought at all. But that’s the wrong way to look at things, says Scott MacDonald, a seasoned CEO and author of Saving Investa: How An Ex-Factory Worker Helped Save One of Australia's Iconic Companies. “Hard work absolutely is important, but I’ve met plenty of people who worked hard and never made much money or achieved … [Read more...]
[Infographic] The Workplace is Changing: Do You Know What Employees Want?
Do you really know how to motivate employees and keep them engaged? YouEarnedIt surveyed a large group of new hires and tenured employees to gain insight on what drives them at work. See their feedback below, and then commit to making the types of changes that will help your employees reach their full potential. YouEarnedIt creates award-winning employee recognition and … [Read more...]
4 Leadership Lessons From the Election
Today is Election Day in the U.S., and soon enough we will know who our next POTUS will be. We are all a little exhausted and burnt out from this nasty presidential campaign, but rest assured, this post isn’t about politics or who you should vote for. This post is for you as a leader. While you will likely never have your every move reported on TV, never have your tax … [Read more...]
3 Keys to Establishing Credibility With Your Team
By Samuel B. Bacharach, author of The Agenda Mover: When Your Good Idea Is Not Enough. As a new supervisor or manager, you will certainly have projects and ideas you will want to implement. But you have to remember that while getting a promotion may give you the positional authority to move your agenda forward, positional authority alone is not enough. To get your team … [Read more...]