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Category: Relationships and Influence
Stop Using the Phrase “Constructive Criticism”!
Full disclosure, I absolutely HATE the words “constructive criticism.” I think that they are not only an oxymoron, but they are overused, misused, and misunderstood.
Monday Motivator: Bob Nelson’s Wisdom
“Take time to appreciate employees and they will reciprocate in a thousand ways.” – Dr. Bob Nelson The biggest challenge is MAKING the time… It pays!
Praise: A Free Gift of Energy
I’ll bet you could tell me exactly the last time when someone gave you a meaningful compliment. In fact, I’ll bet you can remember exactly what the person said that … Continue reading Praise: A Free Gift of Energy
It’s OK to NOT Know…
One of my mentors years ago admonished our team to “not ask a question if you already know the answer.” At first we thought he was crazy–why would we ever … Continue reading It’s OK to NOT Know…
Monday Motivator: The Value of Listening Twice as Much as you Talk…
Monday Motivator: The Value of Listening Twice as Much as you Talk… a wise challenge.
Monday Motivator: Patton on WHAT vs. HOW…
Here’s your Monday challenge: “Don’t tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results.” – George S. Patton, U.S. Army … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Patton on WHAT vs. HOW…
Monday Motivator: John Maxwell on the Key to Doing GREAT Things…
“If you want to do a few small things right, do them yourself. If you want to do great things and make a big impact, learn to delegate.” – John … Continue reading Monday Motivator: John Maxwell on the Key to Doing GREAT Things…
Monday Motivator: Deep Thoughts (?) on Meetings
“A meeting is an event where minutes are taken and hours wasted.” — James T Kirk Ain’t that the truth? Cut your meetings short, keep the notes short. And get … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Deep Thoughts (?) on Meetings
Leave Those Excuses Behind
Many times, the excuses we make put the responsibility for the action or inaction in someone else’s or something else’s hands. This post can help you take…
Delegating the “What”
Great managers and leaders delegate well. They delegate the “what.”
“What?” you ask? Yes. The “what.”
