Managing Yourself

You know what it’s like when your buttons get pushed. Anger is a perfectly healthy human emotion, but what should you do when you’re at the office and about to go over the edge?

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?

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?

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!

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.

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.”

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.

Does your team arrive late, complain about work, and watch the clock? Before you lay all the blame on your people, there might be something you've overlooked.

I was raised in the South. As a woman, being direct was not a treasured trait! That upbringing has influenced how I think and respond in the workforce, and I have sometimes struggled to be direct [...]