Christmas week. It happens every year, yet it still seems to sneak up on us. I do respect all people of faith and recognize not all who read this are of the Christian faith, though an attribute of servant leadership is to be open and respectful to all people of faith. In my teen years,…
Category: Soft Skills
Three Ways Managers Can Maximize Employee Engagement during the Holidays
With all of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, many employees wonder if it really, ‘tis the season to be jolly. While businesses are focused on fulfilling customers’ needs in an effort to grow their share of holiday consumer spending, many managers fall short on recognizing the employees who actually provide the customer…
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Planning is a process and an effective tool for the servant leader. An executive recently asked if one plans right and follows the process, why does one need to be concerned about contingencies? May I refer to a quote by Mike Tyson, a noted management/leadership guru…smile! In an interview, he said that everyone has a…
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From the six stages of human development for the servant leader — Always be coaching! Stage 2: Coach This is the stage that most leaders fly past. Perhaps because they themselves are unclear, or they assume others know and understand, and perhaps have even perfected an activity, skill, or task, and only need to be…
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Having a personal ownership mindset versus a victim mindset is a characteristic of a servant leader. Food for thought. Onward! John Rodgers Tweet
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What is on your “stop doing it” list? I have a few suggestions: Sarcasm. It’s one of the cruelest forms of condemning. Profanity. Stop offending people who are within earshot. Keep the colorful language out of your place of business. Being vociferous about politics. Be sure to frame all political conversations this year. Without question,…
Forget IQ—Three ‘Q’s You Need to Succeed
Most people are familiar with ‘IQ,’ an indicator of logical reasoning ability and technical intelligence. Albert Einstein’s IQ was estimated at 160 and John F. Kennedy’s was only 119. Traditional hiring and promoting methods often required a high IQ for climbing to the top ranks of American businesses, however today many companies are turning to…
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Coaching Question: This week, are you leading more from level 4 & 5, or are you stuck in 2 & 3? My challenge to all leaders is to choose to become more of a level 4 & 5 leader. It produces long term, sustainable results in your team. You will sell more, millennials and…
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A basic tenet in the development, coaching, and training business is that the most important decision we make every day is our attitude. It is a choice we get to make every moment of every hour of each day. Nobody can take that away from us; it lies at the core of believing we can…
Three Reasons and Ways to Stop Overworking
Although technology has enabled employees’ efficiency to excel in many ways, being constantly plugged-in can equate to never officially clocking out. Here are three reasons and ways to stop overworking. Overworking makes mistakes more likely. If you tend to work through lunch, stay late most evenings and/or work from home during ‘off’ hours, the tendency…