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Being a Leader is Like being a Parent
“Sometimes it seems like my employees test the limits to see what I’ll do just like my kids. I want my employees to grow and develop in their careers without micromanaging. But, when they don’t follow through on tasks, I find myself reminding them like I remind my kids to do their chores. In many…
Read MoreDo the right thing, even when it’s uncomfortable
On April 27th came another report of alleged sexual misconduct by a prominent media figure. This time it was Tom Brokaw. The allegations came one day after celebrity Bill Cosby was found guilty of three counts of aggravated indecent assault. Since April, 2017, 211 politicians, celebrities, CEO’s, and others have been accused of sexual misconduct.…
Read MoreLeadership Scripts to Stop Gossip
Gossip is one of the most common erosions of a healthy work culture. What may start out as a genuine concern for another co-worker becomes twisted into false rumors. To change your culture for good and stop the spread of gossip, leaders need to take a proactive stance. In today’s blog, we’ll address a “both/and”…
Read More3 Ways to Stop Your Employee’s Bad Behavior
You’re in your office. An employee has come to you to complain about a co-worker. This person tells you the same problematic behaviors he/she has told you before about the other employee. You wonder how much time and energy is being spent on this ongoing conflict that could be spent doing productive work. You’ve tried…
Read MoreHow to See the Humanity in Your Employees
This is the final part of a three-part series on setting the tone in your work culture. “Sometimes people are jerks. They are rude, abrasive, and selfish. They may say the right things, but the way they behave makes my guard go up and it’s hard to see anything good about them.” Do you feel…
Read MoreWays to Connect With Employees You Don’t Like
This is part two of a three-part series on setting the tone in your work culture. “It’s so hard to stay in control when an employee is condescending and rude!” “I know I’m supposed to be impartial to all of my employees, but some are easier to like than others.” “Sometimes, when an employee speaks…
Read MoreHow to Keep Calm and Set the Tone for Your Work Culture
As a hostage negotiator, George Kohlrieser has been held hostage four times. Even when a pair of scissors was against his throat, he chose to talk rather than call for force against his captor. In those tense moments, he chose his words carefully in order to build a connection from the hostage taker’s despair to…
Read More3 Behaviors that Family and Senior Leaders Should Embrace
For many years as a Marriage & Family Therapist, I worked with couples and families to strengthen relationships and work through hard times. In the first session, I emphasized the courage to ask for help and recognized it as a healthy behavior. After all, challenges are part of life and an outside perspective helps us…
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