I once worked for an organization where the leaders felt the best way to motivate the troops was to hold unrealistic goals over our heads and berate failures to achieve. …
Month: June 2015
Investing Yourself in Others: Challenge Them to Greatness
Many years ago, while working as the news director at a television station, I hired a young reporter who was very inexperienced, yet an individual I knew had the capability…
Investing Yourself in Others: Be the Chief Inspiration Officer
It is trendy in many businesses today for managers to give themselves non-traditional titles, such as; chief idea officer, creative guru or head of team building operations. Here is…
Your Investment in Others: Encouragement
“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” Mother Teresa Years ago, I was frustrated by my inability to advance in my career.…
Your Investment in Others: Listen
One of the most important functions of a leader is to develop other leaders. The notion of developing people suggests that we will invest resources for training, skill enhancement and…
Adding Value: What Do You Have to Offer?
“If you want to influence your peers, become their best cheerleader. Praise their strengths. Acknowledge their accomplishments. Say positive things about them to your boss and peers. Sincerely compliment…