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Mar 23, 2023

Want to Fix Accountability Problems? Start With Expectations

Photo by RODNAE Productions Accountability Issues? You’re Not Alone Is accountability high on your list of desires among your team? We continue to hear this from executives across the country, day after day. Just last week, we were on a discovery call with a new client who emphatically said, “We need our leaders to be more […]

Mar 3, 2023

A Sure-Fire Way to Engage Employees

Photo by Emmanuel Ikwuegbu on Unsplash Why You Need to Engage Employees The need to engage employees is paramount for managers and supervisors in any industry, every day. Employee engagement literally impacts how we do our jobs safely, productively, profitably, and with an unwavering commitment to quality and innovation. But employee engagement can be difficult. Why? Because engaging […]

Feb 8, 2023

Build a Stronger Team with Hard Conversations

Building a Stronger Team…What Works & What Might Not Consider this… When I worked on teams in the retail, food service, and financial industries, there were so many well-intending leaders who tried many different options to build a stronger team. Options like personality tests, games, after-hours events, and more. While the intention was great, the ROI of […]

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 […]

Sep 23, 2022

Why You SHOULD Have That Difficult Conversation at Work

© Can Stock Photo / gstockstudio Is a Difficult Conversation Really the Best Strategy? Most of us were taught early on that honesty is the best policy. But as we grow older and assume more personal and professional responsibility, the scope and breadth of problems we encounter grow more complex. The problems we are responsible […]

Jun 30, 2022

Delegating Effectively in 6 Steps

Delegating earns you greater responsibility, offers the organization greater continuity and minimizes the loss of talent. These steps help you do it right!

Jun 8, 2022

When ‘In Over Your Head’ Is a Good Thing

Feeling In Over Your Head? It can be an overwhelming, unsettling, literally “I can’t breathe” feeling. But for anyone really wanting to grow and succeed, being in over your head can actually be a good thing. Here’s a quick story to illustrate the point. Taking the Plunge During a canoeing adventure on Missouri’s scenic Current […]

May 24, 2022

Empathy Can Help You Wake Up Wealthier

Headlines everywhere are claiming that empathy is an important LEADERSHIP skill. But that’s not quite right. It’s a necessary SUCCESS skill. If we choose to change our mindset regarding empathy, it might just be the catalyst for a more successful future for you! I am on a sold-out mission to show the world – to […]

Apr 19, 2022

Setting Better Expectations with Your Team

Could you be setting better expectations with your team? If you’re looking to improve performance, starting with baseline expectations may be the next right step for you. In Episode 10 of The Man & The Millennial Show, we offer you five questions to help you get better results by setting better expectations. #settingexpectations #betterexpectations #employeeengagement […]

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