November 2022 | Van Hooser Associates, Inc

Nov 9, 2022

Quiet Quitting: What Is It & What To Do About It

3 Things to Know About Quiet Quitting With the rise in popularity of the term “quiet quitting”, a lot of leaders are struggling to understand exactly what it is, and more importantly, what to do about it. In our latest episode of The Man & The Millennial Show, we dive into this employment phenomenon and help you understand […]

Nov 17, 2021

How to Be Heard: Is It Passion or Rationale?

A few years back, a young woman heard me share the “earning the right to be heard” process in a communication skills course. Later she told me how she used the approach to successfully pitch an idea to her senior management team. Her idea? Eliminate her current — but unnecessary — management position, and create […]

Nov 11, 2021

What’s Your Version of “Veterans Day”?

I witnessed a make-or-break moment recently. As I sat across the table from Jim, a manager poked his head into Jim’s office and asked, “Hey, can I ask you a question real quick?” With a smile on his face and a quick motion of his hand signaling the employee into the office, Jim said, “Of […]

Nov 24, 2020

What, How & Who to Share Your Gratitude

When you share your gratitude with someone, you strengthen the connection with them. When leaders connect with employees, the deeper connection leads to more trust, respect, and loyalty to one another. The key to sharing your gratitude with your people is simple — be sincere and be specific. Here’s the what, how & who when it comes […]

Nov 13, 2020

Motivate or Terminate Poor Performing Employees? 7 Questions for Leaders

Do you have a poor performing employee? These 7 questions will help you know if it’s time to motivate or terminate the employee. Let’s dig in!

Nov 11, 2020

Consider Leadership from Two Viewpoints

To be the best, leaders shouldn’t think they’ve arrived. Instead, they should evaluate their leadership effectiveness from where their people want them to be. Let’s consider leadership from two different viewpoints.

Nov 3, 2020

Most Important Question a Leader Can Ask

Leadership credibility is hard enough to come by. And an indifferent attitude toward employees can be the kiss of death. So how can leaders counteract indifference? Here’s an example to illustrate what I believe is the most important question a leader can ask to combat indifference and build employee engagement.

Nov 26, 2019

Gratitude Quotes

Gratitude Quotes “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” Gratitude quotes like this one by William Arthur Ward help us remember what Thanksgiving is all about! In a couple days, we will celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with our families. From the youngest to the oldest around our […]

Nov 19, 2019

Leaders Create Problems for Themselves

I hear a lot of stories in the client events and leadership training programs I conduct. And regularly, employees share how their leaders create problems for themselves that are completely avoidable. Let’s take a look at two common leadership problems and what can be done to avoid them.