What does it mean to lead fearlessly? Many of you know Beretta, our Great Dane Therapy Dog. He visits hospitals, workplaces, and children’s centers. With his wagging tail and calm demeanor, he offers emotional support to those with whom he comes in contact. But I have noticed another aspect of Beretta’s work. He leads fearlessly.
No one like a grumpy boss. It’s a real de-motivator and throws a wet blanket on the whole work atmosphere. Not to mention that a sour attitude increases workplace anxiety, frustration and stress. One of the important role of any leader is to influence the behavior and attitudes of his or her followers. It’s much
“Mind the gap” is a warning phrase, first introduced in 1969 on the London Underground trains. It is issued to passengers to take caution while crossing the gap between the subway train door and the station platform. The phrase “Mind the gap” is used as a visual and auditory warning to advise passengers to be
When our clients are looking to hire employees for their expanding businesses, we often hear the same concern. “I’m scared I might make a mistake and hire the wrong person.” or “I’m scared things might not work out.” We agree—this can be scary for any business owner. Hiring and training an individual, only to find
As business leaders, we know the value of employee training programs. But, have you ever considered why some of these training programs are more successful than others? Yes, some programs may have more interesting content, or may have more engaging activities, but there is another reason for the success of an employee training program. It
Journal writing has many purposes. Some people enjoy keeping a diary to document daily events, a recent vacation or maybe even the process of learning a new skill. Journaling can be a significant aid in making changes in one’s life. There is a benefit in writing down things that keep track of how an event
For effective time management, we suggest using a tool from Stephen Covey. He was an American educator, author and business consultant, most notably known for his time management strategies. His Time Management Matrix focuses on two key dimensions: 1) urgency and (2) importance of the activities we handle. In the graph below, the more
Motivation isn’t magic. There is no wand that can be waved, but I have crafted a solution. Actually it’s a four step solution. Four steps, that when followed, can help you maintain a positive attitude and move closer to reaching your finish line. Step One: Set a goal. In this step we are not using
