Do You Still Have a Passion to Lead?
What if I do not like people? As a leadership keynote speaker at my client’s event, I was surprised to be asked this question. A…
Three Skills Leaders Need To Succeed Right Now
As leaders, you no doubt understand the degree to which you profoundly influence every aspect of your organization. Finding the secret sauce to successfully lead…
What is Leadership Development?
So what is leadership development, and why is it important to your organization and the success of your business? Some people might say, “We’ve got…
The Five Biggest Credibility Killers Leaders Can’t Ignore
Deborah is a senior marketing manager for a renowned home care services organization. I have known her and several members of her executive group for…
Leadership Lesson: Look for the Good!
“She’s always whining,” “He’s retired on the job”, “Not worth the trouble trying to motivate her”, etc. etc.
When it comes to managing employees who have seemingly tuned out, shut down and stopped contributing, it is easy to understand why leaders and managers become frustrated, abandon hope of a turnaround, and give their attention to the more engaged team members. After all, dwelling on the negative employee is an energy drain, hinders our effectiveness and takes a toll on managing higher priorities.
As leaders, most of us agree that managing difficult people is challenging. The usual default position of leaders who give up on unproductive employees is based on the premise that they are simply too much work. However, can we be certain that our summation is entirely accurate?
Drama in the workplace: Are you ready and willing to end it now?
Understanding and managing drama in the workplace is a concern shared by leaders and individuals alike. Not only is it emotionally draining, the cost and…