Posts Tagged ‘people skills’
Five Ways to “Motivate” Your Employees During Difficult Times
When businesses are struggling to survive or change, motivation is even more difficult.
Read MoreHuman Potential is a Terrible Thing to Waste!
Human Potential is a Terrible Thing to Waste! Robert Tanner I adapted the powerful ad slogan of the United Negro College Fund (a mind is a terrible thing to waste) some years ago as the closing quote for a development effort I was conducting. At the time, I thought about the negative impact of ineffective leaders…
Read MoreWho’s Responsible For Miscommunication? You Are!
If You Don’t Give People Information, They’ll Make Up Something to Fill the Void. Carla O’Dell There’s an old saying that information is power. Some organizational leaders intentionally misuse this saying. They adopt an authoritarian style that information is always on a need-to-know basis. They also generally believe that the less their teams know–the better.…
Read MoreMary Ann Allison Quote on Effective Management
Hire the Best. Pay them Fairly. Communicate Frequently. Provide Challenges and Rewards. Believe in Them. Get Out of Their Way — They’ll Knock Your Socks Off! Mary Ann Allison Written by Robert Tanner | Copyrighted Material | All Rights Reserved Worldwide
Read MoreCan Baby Boomers and Millennials Just Get Along?
Baby Boomer/Generation Y Conflict Expectations can be tricky and this is no different in the workplace! As I listen to some Baby Boomer managers relate their frustrations about working with Generation Y (millennials) workers, their two main complaints center on their perceptions of the younger generation’s work ethic and sense of entitlement. These managers express…
Read MoreLeaders Get Respect By Giving Respect
In the following video, Tom explains that the best way for leaders and managers to get respect is for them to give it. This short video gives advice for improving managerial and leadership effectiveness. Written by Robert Tanner | Copyrighted Material | All Rights Reserved Worldwide
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