Many managers struggle with the idea of singling out and praising a high performing team member. They may be concerned with being accused of showing favorites, or just feeling awkward … Continue reading It’s OK to Single Out Awesome Performance
Most of us have drunk the kool-aid that says praise is motivational. I agree. To a point. I believe that SPECIFIC praise is motivational. There’s a difference. We’ve all experienced … Continue reading General Praise Doesn’t Work
When people work together, invariably two of ’em won’t get along. They’ll feud. Or even declare war. What’s a manager to do? The answer is NOT to play referee. Unfortunately, … Continue reading Employee Wars – When to Get Involved
So much has been written and said about the value of a “pat on the back.” It is motivational. It shows acknowledgement. It is praise. And it confounds me when … Continue reading Back Stabber or Back Patter?
Many managers struggle with the idea of singling out and praising a high performing team member. They may be concerned with being accused of showing favorites, or just feeling awkward … Continue reading It’s OK to Single Out Awesome Performance
Most of us have drunk the kool-aid that says praise is motivational. I agree. To a point. I believe that SPECIFIC praise is motivational. There’s a difference. We’ve all … Continue reading General Praise Doesn’t Work…
I think we all know that just one bad apple is all it takes to infect the entire department and demoralize everybody. We’ve seen it happen, one too many times. … Continue reading Who’s the Bad Apple? Not you!
When people are trying to decide who to work with, who to buy from, or who to join in some volunteer effort, they look at a person’s “approachability.” How approachable … Continue reading How to Sell Yourself without Selling Yourself Out #9 – Approachability!
Selling yourself does not necessarily mean that you have to actively tell other people how good you are or how you can help them. Let them see it for themselves. … Continue reading How to Sell Yourself without Selling Yourself Out #8 – Visibility Works!
Overcoming sales reluctance, especially when we’re talking about our own personal marketing, can be a real challenge. One of the best ways to “sell yourself, without selling yourself out” is … Continue reading How to Sell Yourself without Selling Yourself Out #5 – Tell Stories!
Sales reluctance is a real thing. And it is even worse when the product you are selling is yourself. We’ve all been taught to be modest, to be humble. So … Continue reading How to Sell Yourself without Selling Yourself Out #2 – Stop Selling and Start Helping!
