What inspires employees to think about what they can do to contribute to the overall success of the business? Of course, there are probably many different answers, but I personally think one of the key elements for this to happen is to be led by someone who is doing their best at what they need […]
Metaphysical theorists will tell you that whatever you focus on is the thing that expands. If we think about this and apply it to negative or difficult situations that come up at work, we then are expanding the negative. If we choose to focus on what we do right and what great systems we have […]
If you have been in a management position at any time in your employment life, I am sure you will agree that it is a position not for the “faint of heart.” I have managed a medical practice for over 23-years now and the challenges along with the victories have been many. It took me […]
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Yesterday Trevor Nagle, ABD, on his blog Leadership Musings of a Skeptical Positivist, had a great article regarding leadership. (I have posted the link below to his blog) Trevor addresses how a person who is a “Producer” at work can be mistaken as one who is called to be a “Leader.” This actually happens often […]
Are job descriptions necessary? This is a good question, and for many places of business none exist. How many jobs can you think of that have more steps than making widgets on a manufacturing line? It might be okay to not have a detailed job description if the job tasks are very few; “take peg […]
Why is it that most people are resistant to change of any kind, even when it will actually make life a bit easier for them? Change is difficult even when your life depends on it. I read an article recently that said that when cardiac patients were told what changes they needed to make in […]
Coaching a team, whether it is a work team or sports team can be difficult and rewarding and sometimes both in the same day. Getting the players in the right positions, providing them instruction and training to carry out their position takes time and patience on the coach’s part. Successful coaches take time to prepare. […]
The article below is from Psychology Today’s website and is about a subject that flies below the radar in most workplaces, but is really very prevalent. There are so many people who suffer from low self-esteem at work, but they never let others know. More important, they do not know what they can do about […]
“Always continue to strive to better your service to your customers, you will not regret it.” ~T.C. Totaro When it comes to good management practice and change in the work place there is an abundance of articles and books that will give you great information on how to implement changes successfully. But what if your […]