“Often any decision, even the wrong decision, is better than no decision.” –Ben Horowitz I believe that great leaders DECIDE. Then DECIDE again if things aren’t working. Paralysis of analysis … Continue reading Monday Motivator on the Value of Deciding
Appreciation is one of the best motivators I’ve seen, and felt. When I was thinking about this, I realized that the act of appreciating does a lot toward increasing value. … Continue reading The Two Angles of Appreciation
Want to influence others positively? Let your enthusiasm do the work… Here is an 84 second podcast that can show you how. perk3enthusiasmiscontagious2-3
Want the Secret to Deadline Excellence: Set Due-Times. Want to energize your department? Set due-times, rather than due-dates. We’ve all requested a task to be completed by a certain day, … Continue reading The Secret to Helping Others Meet Deadlines
Most of us have drunk the kool-aid that says praise is motivational. I agree. To a point. I believe that SPECIFIC praise is motivational. There’s a difference. We’ve all … Continue reading General Praise Doesn’t Work…
In an ideal world, managers would motivate employees by showering them with fancy perks: cash bonuses, paid time off, lavish gifts. But the pressure to control costs leaves many supervisors … Continue reading It’s not just the money, honey!
I get this question a lot – “How Do I Motivate Others to Want to Improve?” The age old response is that you can’t. You can’t motivate others to want to … Continue reading How Do I Motivate Others to Want to Improve?
“Fearing criticism is fearing progress” If you have ever avoided doing something because you feared criticism, you may have held yourself back. Do you agree?
Smile for your career. Really. Many people underestimate the power of a simple smile. In reality, that smile you share with someone else can be one of the best career … Continue reading Smile – You’re on Candid (Career) Camera
Isn’t interesting how, when we make space in our lives, the “right” things start to show up? When you stop chasing the wrong things, you give the right things a … Continue reading Quote: When you stop chasing…
Doing the right thing might take more effort. Do it anyway.
