We are familiar with the scandals such as Enron, Wells Fargo, and even Uber. When ethical scandals occur, we shake our heads and question how they could go unnoticed for so long. Workplace ethics are about how your company defines its values. Unfortunately, unethical behavior takes a toll on organizations by damaging their reputations and harming employee morale. Ethics start …
A person can acquire all the knowledge and skills needed to make an extraordinary impact on those around you, but you will not realize your full potential unless you get out and interact with people. Leadership is influencing others.
We make decisions every day. Some are simple and easy; others require more time as we weigh the pros and cons. Leaders are faced with dozens of decisions daily. In the book “The Alchemist” Paulo Coelho said, “Making a decision was only the beginning of things.” Even wrong decisions lead to valuable learning experiences. What has been a big decision …
Where is the best place for a leader to be? In the Front, in the middle, or the back? There are varying opinions on the best place for a leader. For example, leading from the Front means that leaders play an active and visible role in the everyday running of an organization. Leading from the back allows others to believe …
A thread by itself is not very strong. It is easily broken. When you take more than one thread and twist the threads or braid them together to form a rope, they become thick and strong and can do great things as one unit. “The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the …
Some people need a little nudge. They need feedback from a team member or supervisor to tell them they’ve got this. Encouraging another person to step up their game even a little could be the turning point. Dina Diamond from Hot 100 Radio shared the story about her first radio job; she always showed up ten minutes before they went …
Customers seek value in the products or services they are provided. A leader’s job is to ensure that employees feel valued in their jobs. Unfortunately, 13% of employees are disengaged at work, which represents poorly on the company. Disengaged employees are less productive and are not innovative. A great leader adds value to people. Investing in your team creates high-performing …
Dr. Karyn Gordon, author of “The Three Chairs,” discusses the 5 Emotional Intelligent Skills great leaders need to drive communication, performance, and engagement. Imagine three chairs in a row. Each Chair represents an attitude. We transfer between the chairs and various points in our day, lives, and careers. The Chair on the left is Blind Attitude the person sitting in this Chair …
One of the highlights of my job is the opportunity to talk to people in various industries. I have the chance to visit with managers, leaders, and employees. For decades middle managers have been getting a bad rap. Middle managers are critical to organizations, as these individuals are handling the day-to-day operations. Middle managers are the connectors of communication between …
Jane Clayson Johnson is an award-winning journalist known for CBS News, ABC News, and NPR On Point. She tells a story of an interview with Phyllis Diller. Phyllis took Jane to her closet and showed her a collection of over 200 shoes. Each pair of shoes had a story; one pair was worn when she was on a USO Tour …