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Communication and Your Team
Any communication sent your way is usually a time saver for you. Decide how to best use it. Don’t assume your people read their emails. Typically as people move up in a company their reading comprehension becomes more important, make sure you develop those skills in your people and yourself. One of the biggest stresses for employees is often they feel “out of the loop” or like they aren’t told anything. This is a morale killer among a lot of other things. It is critical for you to develop a way to get information to your...
read moreRules of Motivation
Self motivation is huge……… An enormous challenge in all stages of life and in all arenas. Whether it’s exercise, diet choices, looking for a new job, or excelling at the job you have. Over the years I have seen many people who had every skill imaginable to be successful, they lacked one key component, motivation. I can remember one of my first management jobs in my 20′s, I had an employee who would of made a great manager. I tried everything to motivate him to do more and try more. One day, MY...
read moreQuest for Leadership
It seems many of us are looking for ways to improve our leadership. Leadership is the number one page that is landed on on this site and my other site CareerChoiceCoach.com. I am developing some easy steps to improve leadership because I seem to have had that question sent to me several times now. What are some specific steps that can improve leadership? I have asked some of my former managers what specifically did I do to help them improve their leadership skills and move forward. So I have put my focus this week on getting something...
read moreTop 10 Signs of Strength
Flash the Morse Code signal SOS and help is sure to come your way. Master these 10 signs of strength (SOS) and the help may be in the form of improved relationships, greater joy and connection with yourself, better self care and enhanced communication. All in all, quite a life raft! 1. Respond instead of react. When we react, we give away our personal power. 2. Identify and learn from your judgments. Judgments are often a reflection of our own inner needs and values. 3. Reach out when you need it. Asking for help is not a weakness. 4....
read moreConfidence and Self-Respect Through Conflict
Confidence and Self-Respect Through Conflict Question: Would you rather go to the dentist for a root canal or go to a friend and confront her with something that bothers you? If you picked a root canal, you’re not alone. Most people will do anything to avoid conflict and all the accompanying feelings of anger and frustration. On the list of things people love to do, confrontation probably ranks lower than standing in line at the DMV or, yes, even oral surgery. But conflict doesn’t have to be like that. Not only is conflict a...
read moreLeadership styles
Leadership styles…. There are six commonly accepted leadership styles Different types of leadership styles exist for different personalities and businesses. One leadership style might naturally suit you best, or you might have to adapt to one due to the company you work for. All of these styles are important in the right enviroment. Don’t think one is the perfect method. In certain situations each of them has positives and negatives. It’s best to understand how each of them work and watch them in your boss or other...
read moreGetting Beyond Our Stories at Work
Oh, the Tales We Tell: Getting Beyond Our Stories at Work Every day, Jack begins his work by telling himself his favorite story: I’m not valued around here. They’re heaping on the work just to see when I’ll quit. I’m sure to be passed over for promotion. His co-worker, Alissa, has her own favorite story: This company’s president is a demanding control freak who criticizes everything. He shuts me out of every decision but expects me to know everything. Every day, we tell ourselves enough of these kinds of stories to fill a...
read moreCommunication
Consider the statistics… Research has shown that in face to face communication, words account for only 7% of a message. 93% of the communication is non-verbal, that breaks down with 55% of communication being what is “seen” and 38% tone of voice. Do you see any potential for miscommunication? I do! And I’ve experienced it as I’m sure you have. Global Communication Now consider how global changes are affecting communication in business. You’re not just dealing with your business in Georgia, but you might also have...
read moreLeadership
“Some of us will do our jobs well and some will not, but we will be judged by only one thing – the results.” Vincent Lombardi “Great leaders are born, not bred.” We’ve all heard that statement. Some people do have natural inclinations to lead, but leadership is not that simple. Maybe you’ve been discouraged because, although you want to be a leader, or have even been promoted into a position of leadership, you doubt your own leadership skills and abilities. From my years working with people I can assure you……. ...
read morePersonality Theories
“Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value.” Albert Einstein “Success is the maximum utilization of the ability that you have.” Zig Ziglar Personality Theories First, let’s cover some history… The study of personality is at least 25 centuries old. In 450 B.C., Hippocrates described four temperaments. Galen, in 100 A.D. also described four temperaments. Both scholars differed in their ideas and descriptions. Personality Type theories put everyone into one of several “types” of...
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