Leading an employee who isn’t a team player can be a challenge. My best executive coaching clients are committed to building a work environment of collaboration and teamwork. A work environment in which all of their employees work together to reach common goals. The challenge is when they have one […]
Management Skills
Why Employees Leave in Waves (And How to Stop Them)
My best executive coaching clients ask me why employees leave in waves and how to stop them. On the one hand, the equation is pretty simple: Employees like to be at a company where they feel important and valued. People want to feel like they are able to use their […]
Include Remote Employees in Team Building Activities
How can we include remote employees in team building activities? There’s a lot of value in periodically bringing all of your employees together for a team building exercise. When done right, these team building activities can improve communication, foster cohesion, and bolster morale. Team building is harder than it used […]
Questions to Ask Your Transformational Leadership Expert
Leadership There are questions to ask your transformational leadership expert when you start the hiring process. When you hire a transformational leadership expert, or really any kind of business coach, it’s with the expectation that they can help you make some key changes to your life, your team, and your […]
How to Recognize Your Employees Without Hurting Anyones Feelings
Employee recognition is one of the keys to keeping your team members motivated. The question becomes how to recognize your employees without hurting anyones feelings. When employees do good work, they want to feel their boss sees it and appreciates it; recognition, whether through words of affirmation or through bonuses […]
How To Handle Difficult Personalities At Work
Learning how to handle diffficult personalities at work is a key skill of any solutions oriented leader! Managing difficult personalities can be a draining experience, whether it’s in the workplace, within your social circles, or even within your own family. The key to dealing with these individuals is to first […]
What Leaders Should Know About Strategic Planning
What leaders should know about strategic planning is critical, if they want to build stability and consistency in today’s business world. When you’re the leader of a team, whether it’s a team of 10 or a team of 10,000, it’s critical to be grounded in the present, but also to […]
Do You Accept Constructive Feedback?
Do you accept constructive feedback? I’ve said in the past that one of the greatest gifts a leader can give to team members is the gift of honest feedback. Taking the time to provide a quick word of encouragement or constructive criticism can go a long way toward showing employees […]