Everyone Deserves To Be Respected With Steven Iwerson, CSP
It’s always nice when you get to talk to someone whose leadership ideas and practices align so closely with your own AND you get to learn some new stuff along…
SIX THINGS ABOUT PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS
Giving someone their annual performance appraisal can be tricky if you aren’t mentally prepared. My first crack at debriefing someone was an eye opening experience! I had plenty of years…
Keep It To Yourself!
I sat there, diligently typing, as Kimmie rolled her chair over to mine when Georgette left the office. I knew what was coming. It happened every day. One person would…
You Take Control
He would come in daily to verbally smack me around and let me know I wasn’t hitting the mark. I didn’t understand his leadership style but it certainly frustrated me. …
How To Be On The “They” Team
We all have a “they” team that we hate. You know what I’m talking about. The “they” at work that give us too much work, boss us around, and subscribe…
“WHY?” Can Be a Pain In The A$$ (But Answer Anyway)
His brow furrowed and a perspiration started to manifest itself on his upper lip when I asked it. Then, as quickly as the look of anger came upon him, his…
Is It Close Enough?
I don’t know about you, but I like to get things right. So much so that I can put a lot of undue pressure on myself to do so. Sometimes,…
Share Your Leadership Tithe
When life is complete, what is the legacy you want to leave behind? One of policy, plans, procedures and rules? Or, do you want a to leave a legacy that…
Do You Care?
We as leaders can’t make our people happy. Happiness is a personal choice. What we can do is manage the mood – the “how people feel” about their work, their…
SNL Got It Right…Humor Works
“Did you see it? It was HILARIOUS!” “YES! I did see it, and it WAS hilarious!” That has been the conversation amongst some as we’ve watched Saturday Night Live (SNL)…