Do the mice play when the cat’s away? We all know the saying, “When the cat’s away, the mice will play.” We might even have been a scurrying mouse once or twice. A friend once confided that her first week in a new job was going well… until all the managers went away on a
These 5 red flags will tell you when it’s time to shift your focus As a manager, your time is at a premium. One of your most important responsibilities is to develop your team members – but when you’re juggling so many priorities, how do you find enough time to do this properly? If you
Your “Motivate and Inspire Action Plan” As a manager, there’s an art to engaging your staff, motivating them to do their best work and inspiring a genuine commitment to the team and to the workplace. The truth is there’s no “one size fits all” solution because there are so many variables – from the different
Do you want to see more enthusiasm and energy on your team? With the arrival of spring, what better time than this for a tune-up in your approach as a leader. Here are three simple and powerful attitude adjustments for you to use. Yes and…. Often used in improv acting, and in brainstorming, this little
5 Reasons Why You Need to Adjust Your Leadership Style Do you lead by example? If you said yes, you’re not alone. Many senior leaders – with an abundance of passion, and a drive to succeed – set the pace in their organizations, demonstrating their commitment to the mission, their strong work ethic, their high
What motivates people at work? This question has been asked for decades, and the web is full of articles with top-10 lists and research findings. This is a subject that’s essential to me in my work training and coaching leaders as motivating staff is a key challenge that managers face on a daily basis. In
How do you keep staff engaged when you’re working with a tight budget? Most non-profit organizations operate on a limited budget – making it hard to offer financial incentives like bonuses or rewards. For many years, the trend has been to consistently achieve better results while budgets continue to flatline or reduce. So how do
Your interpersonal skills are key to your effectiveness as a leader. The ability to communicate, motivate, and give feedback to your team improves when you understand each team member better. And, increasing your self-awareness enables you to build on your own strengths, and be a better leader. In fact in any role, personal or professional,
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