Management by wandering around. Coined by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard in the beginnings of HP, it meant walk around and talk with your teams, learn what they are working on, ask questions, find out what their concerns are, show you care, praise and recognize people. Basically, be visible and get in … [Read more...]
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Appreciation
My Valentine’s wish for you is that you are appreciated in the manner you like. Not everyone likes chocolates, or flowers, or a massage. This gummy heart is a reminder that simple can be best. According to Gallup, 70% of workers don’t receive any appreciation at work. And when we spend more … [Read more...]
Get out and walk
Inhale, walk through the forest, and enjoy nature. While we used to think it was relaxing or meditative, now research supports additional health benefits of breathing in what the trees are putting out into the atmosphere. Not only will it enhance your mood, but it is proven to lower blood pressure. When … [Read more...]
Practicality of letting go
For those of you who love problem solving, enjoy the challenge and excitement when a breakthrough is made, like to dominate conversations… this is for you. What got you here won’t get you there. Marshall Goldsmith authored a book by that name. He states that the skillsets and behaviors which were … [Read more...]
Get an Accountability Partner
Much has been written about the benefits of having someone with whom you commit to action. ATD (Association for Training and Development) found that people are 65% more likely to meet their goal after they commit it to another person. If they meet several times with that person their success climbs to … [Read more...]
Mindset and Change
The topic of keeping up with change is on the minds of my clients more than ever. The Center for Creative Leadership states that of the 5 derailing behaviors which can hurt a leader, the number one in importance is failure to adapt and change. A few years ago, that trait was not number one. What made it … [Read more...]
Stress Busting
Several years ago, I took a stress management quiz as one component of incentivizing employee’s families to lower their health insurance costs. With all the information out there on how to be healthy, reduce our stress, and be more effective, I did not think that this quiz would teach me anything new. … [Read more...]
Use your words
After spending a very busy and loud weekend with a few toddlers, I was reminded of the importance of the “Use your words” phrase that parents and caregivers say when trying to help a toddler communicate what they want. As a coach, I may hear clients describe a situation, and they may not able to name … [Read more...]
Brush with the Blues- Jeff Beck
This morning, the air was thick, it was already 88 degrees and I was in the mood for some blues to accompany me on my walk. Jeff Beck fit the bill. His album was one of the first I bought as a freshman in college. Something about “Brush with the Blues” and its slow pace was absolutely perfect to walk to. … [Read more...]
Refreshing approach to the grind of problem solving
How is design thinking different from traditional problem solving? It is a popular approach and many are using it to come up with new, more strategic ways to approach complex situations. I have taken some design thinking concepts and applied it to problem solving. Give these a try and let me know what … [Read more...]
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