Here’s a painful paradox. Managers create the very problems they try to avoid. That’s why it’s time for you to quit your job. No, I’m not suggesting to hand in your resignation letter but to resign from your toxic role as Chief Problem Solver. Imagine this. You’re at your desk, and you receive an email, …
Every manager has been in this difficult position, which has been further exasperated by our remote workforce. That is, “How do I handle an underperformer?” Unfortunately, practically every company’s process around handling performance issues does not work. What if the underperformer handles themselves? Now, they’re the ones making the firing or hiring choice. The great …
A Global Epidemic I was talking with a WW head of sales and their sales enablement team. They said they want their managers to start proactively coaching effectively and consistently. Throughout the conversation, everyone kept making a similar comment. “WE WANT ALL MANAGERS TO COACH 70% OF THE TIME.” My response was, “If you want …
If you’re a control freak, consider that the more you try to control the results you want and every aspect of your life, including other people, the less control you actually have. In fact, being a control freak will sabotage your confidence, success, happiness, and freedom. Here’s why you need to let go of everything …
Since 1989, I’ve had the honor of coaching thousands of managers globally. Of course, every manager possesses their own personality, talents, skills, goals, and approach to managing their team. I’ve been able to identify the seven, most common types of managers, so you can self-assess and uncover the areas to focus on that will make …
Believing is Seeing or Seeing is Believing? How many times have you heard someone say, “I’ll believe it when I see it?” You decide. There was a postmaster who knew everyone in the small town where he lived. A new family moved into the town and asked the postmaster what kind of people live here. …
Would you say you’re a lucky or unlucky person? Do you know someone who, whatever they touch, turns to gold? Then, there are those with the proverbial black cloud looming over their head. So, do you have good luck or bad luck? Is there such a thing, or is your perception your ultimate reality? Read …
As we continue to make this transition around how we manage our lives and careers, managers have the added responsibility of ensuring their employees are staying engaged, maintaining productivity, and feeling supported and connected to the team and the company. To avoid sabotaging yourself and your team, it’s essential to be mindful of these four …
