Motivating Millennials, Gen Z, and more seasoned workers requires different approaches. This is a common question we’re asked: How do you motivate a multi-generation workforce, especially while integrating the millennials with the more seasoned workers in your group? First of all, retirements are accelerating. It’s estimated in the United States that 10,000 people a […]
Category: Leadership
You Might Be A Micromanager
No one likes being micromanaged, but could you be micromanaging without knowing it? Are you a micromanager? Or perhaps you’re micromanaged? I have asked the question, “Do you like being micromanaged?” many times. I have yet to find anyone in one of our classes who raises their hand and says, “Oh yeah, I like […]
Stop Blaming the Old-Timers
Your longer-serving workers might have a reason to be negative, but you can change that. Do you talk negatively about the long-serving employees in your organization? I was doing some work recently with a group of leaders, and we were discussing the need to stay positive even when surrounded by people who are negative. […]
Don’t Let A Promotion Go To Your Head
A promotion is great, but many leaders aren’t prepared to face the challenges that come with it. Some new leaders let the power of a promotion go to their head with disastrous consequences. I can remember being cocky and overconfident back in my early days of leading a team. Now when I look back, […]
No Pain No Gain
Don’t shy away from struggle; it’s good for you and your team. Your growth and your team’s growth comes from the lessons they learn from their struggles. Leading can be a lot like parenting. You want to protect your kids from life’s challenges, but we all know that you learn a lot from the […]