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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 […]

Mar 2, 2022

The Secret to Motivating Your People

How do I motivate my people? It’s the single most frequently asked question I get when training supervisors and managers. Leaders are desperate for a definitive answer to this common leadership problem. But honesty dictates that I tell them the truth. So my response is this: Unfortunately, I can’t tell you how to motivate your […]

Jul 24, 2020

Employee Intentions Leaders Need to Know

Justin Beiber’s Intentions song reminded me of leadership this week. (Does that mean #Covid19 is getting to me?! Maybe. I’m kidding!) Seriously though, for those of us still showing up to work, we all have different intentions. My question to you as a leader is – do you know each of your employee’s intentions when […]

Jul 9, 2020

Significant Emotional Event & The Impact on Your Employees

After the significant emotional event of COVID-19, employees coming back to work may feel and act differently. What should leaders be doing? Consider this.

Jun 14, 2020

Leaders Must S.E.E. Clearly

Everything rises and falls with leadership. Especially because of recent events, if you want yourself and your team to come out of this in a positive way, you have to S.E.E. clearly. If you’re wondering how to do that, I can help.

May 29, 2020

Feeling Overwhelmed? Think About This!

Are you feeling overwhelmed? It’s time to flip the script and change your mindset. Here’s how.

Apr 3, 2020

Get Motivated to Lead While You #StayAtHome

Is it even possible to get motivated in a time like this? Well, the real question is, “where’s your head at right now with everything going on?” Like so many people, have you defaulted to feeling overwhelmed, stressed, frustrated or demotivated? I can help. Let’s talk!

Mar 10, 2020

Dissatisfied Employees Will Do This, You Can Predict It

Life is not perfect. From time to time, every leader is going to have some dissatisfied employees. So leaders, you need to be fully aware of the predictable behaviors that will occur when one of your employees is dissatisfied. You won’t be able to predict with certainty the order in which these behaviors will surface. […]

Feb 4, 2020

Why External Motivation, Cash, Promises or Punishment Won’t Motivate Your Employees

If you or your organization have been relying on external motivation to keep your employees engaged and satisfied, I encourage you to reconsider your thinking. Here’s the truth: External motivation does work. Using external motivators — like more money, coveted promotions, threats of punishment or implied promises of good things to come — does change […]

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