Lead Yourself and Others in Difficult Times
If you’re an owner, CEO, COO, manager or supervisor, all eyes are on you during this difficult time. You must lead in a thoughtful, proactive manner, not from knee-jerk reactions. But how?
Don’t Lose Employees to Bad Onboarding
Jennifer was a fabulous new hire ... and she quit after just a few weeks. The reason? Poor onboarding.
The Beautiful Habit of Inspiration
I love a good quote. When one hits me just right, I relax into myself. Everything drops into perspective. What can a good quote do for you, as a leader?
Conquer Your Fear!
At times, I've been so paralyzed by fear that I couldn’t move forward. But I’ve learned: The best way to fight fear is to conquer it head on!
Don’t Move the Goalpost
Do you ever set a goal for the employee, but then changesor adds to it before the employee meets even the initial goal? This makes it difficult for the employee to succeed.
Add Some Fun for Productivity
One day a fellow colleague looked me dead in the eye and bluntly said, “Carla, your workplace is boring. There’s no spark.” Once I brought a bit of fun into the workplace, productivity picked up!
Don’t Be Rude
Have you ever felt inferior? Looked down upon by others? It’s not a good feeling. As leaders, we need to make sure that we don’t inadvertently give off that vibe that says, “I’m better than you.”
Break Those Bad Habits
The truth is, each of us is responsible for our own actions and the habits we create. Unless we take on this responsibility, we set the stage for unfulfilled dreams and a negative existence.
Don’t Forget About You
Not long ago I was getting my annual physical. I complained to my physician: “My husband refuses to get his annual check-up, no matter how much I push!” My husband had many reasons. Hadn’t been [...]
