Not responding to emails, phone calls or requests could be hurting your reputation and career. There is a tendency these days for people to not get back to people. As you get busier and busier, it’s possible that you’ll start letting things slip, but being less responsive could be hurting your reputation and your career. […]
Podcast: Leader Feeder
When it comes time for your parent company to invest more capital in their facilities, make sure yours is on the list. Companies tend to invest their capital in locations that deliver results, but how do they determine what facility to invest in? I want to talk about how you can make sure that your […]
Some employees abuse the system and take advantage of personal breaks. How should you, as a leader, deal with employees who take excessive bathroom or personal breaks? Previously, we talked about how to deal with an employee who has body odor issues. But excessive personal breaks can also be a touchy subject. It’s a common complaint. […]
Ask yourself, are you proactive or reactive as a leader? How much of your time is spent reacting to problems versus being more proactive in the leadership of your department? Let’s look at how you can shift some of your attention to being more proactive and less reactive. Effects of Reactional Leadership As a front […]
Respect – should you demand it or earn it? In the past, a leader could expect respect simply because of their position. That still exists somewhat today, but more recently, the culture is changing into the belief that respect is something that must be earned. When you think of a leader who you respected, what […]