Leaders: Listen Up!
As a leader, you must know yourself well — your purpose, your values, your priorities. Others will follow when you earn their respect and trust and one of the most effective ways to do that is to … Read the rest
“Generation Me” In The Workplace: Getting ready For The Millennial “Takeover”
This year is a turning point for American generations. The oldest Baby Boomers are turning 70! GenXers are nearing 50. Tech-savvy Millennials (1980-1999) are now the fastest growing group … Read the rest
Organizational Trust
When my boss reneged on a promise, it was the catalyst for my departure from the company.
Here’s what happened: The telephone sales staff had worked for minimum wage for over five years. My department was profitable and … Read the rest
My recent Q&A with my friend Anna was so well received that I decided to write about introverts in the workplace. It is vital, I think, that managers and co-workers alike fully understand some long-held misperceptions about introverts.
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If you are a manager, you probably have had one. I will never forget mine — an employee I didn’t like. She was one of the most unpleasant and manipulative employees I have ever had to manage. Her experience and … Read the rest
I am happy to report that a recent edition of Pacific Coast Business Times featured an article of mine, “Tough talks can help you root out the real problems in your business.” Business owners and managers may find the article particularly useful, … Read the rest