Removing Obstacles to Success
March 4, 11:08 am
It’s the armchair quarterback syndrome: We sit comfortably from our position in the organization and critique the decisions of the leaders. It’s a common occurrence, but is it fair?
What I like about the idea is that people are wanting to make things better, so their comments are usually coming from a well-intended perspective. Unfortunately, those […]
February 28, 5:05 am
About once a month or so I get together with my good friend Jon Busack (pronounced boo-zak). We’ll meet for coffee and catch up on each other’s lives – the projects we’re working on, how our families are doing, etc.
One thing about Jon – He’s probably the most insightful guy I’ve ever met. A genuine […]
January 9, 4:30 am
Of all the issues that affect a workplace, friction among human beings is probably the most common—and the most difficult to deal with. At the heart of it all is what some people call self-esteem or self-worth. Some refer to it as a sense of security, or the desire to be valued. Whatever term you […]
January 4, 10:25 am
If you’re trying to build a team, I must ask: “What’s your story?” This isn’t your personal background or what you’ve been doing in your team building efforts. Nor is it fishing, hunting, or war stories.
This is about stories you’re using to build your team into a cohesive unit.
Annette Simmons, whom I first met […]
December 26, 11:03 am
I’m all for getting our heads out of the cube, out of the book, out of wherever, and getting refreshed with a different pace this time of year. But I have to draw the line at doing your own thing while on the company clock. Personal ethics in the workplace says when your employer is […]
November 21, 8:00 pm
Perhaps the following describes your situation: You are eager to learn, looking for a challenge and seeking additional responsibilities. You see opportunities in every problem.
Your co-workers show little or no enthusiasm about work, do the bare minimum, shuffle paper, and find problems in every opportunity. They find a lot to complain about.
The question: Can you […]
November 19, 4:19 am
Isn’t it sad how some of the people who scoff at workplace communication training could be the ones who benefit from it?
One guy I know, we’ll call him James, has a chip on his shoulder toward some people he once worked with on a project. For whatever reason, James never communicated his displeasure about how […]
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