Removing Obstacles to Success
June 25, 6:55 am
Recently I came across a great quote from John F. Kennedy:
“Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion
without the discomfort of thought.”
Wow. Guilty. And so is everyone else! It’s easy to take a position on something when we hear it from someone else and it makes sense (on the surface) … or if it’s coming […]
April 30, 2:02 pm
Long-time readers of my column and blog know that I am a fervent advocate of what I’ve called Strategic Alignment — aligning an organization’s entire operation with the leadership’s vision, mission, goals, and values. From the big picture point of view, this involves vice presidents (or department heads or key managers, depending on the size […]
April 10, 8:36 am
Recently I had the privilege of attending a workshop presented by Patricia Latham Ball, a principal at Management Northwest, which is a legal resource for employers. Ball is a former Ada County (Idaho) Deputy Prosecutor in employment law who determined it would be more noble to help companies steer clear of trouble rather than prosecute […]
March 30, 7:12 am
Joanne was listening to a manager from another department getting snippy with her over the phone. “What’s wrong with you people?” he said, his voice rising in anger. “You pretty much do nothing all day long! All I’m asking is that you do your jobs. Why can’t you get my simple request processed?”
As a new […]
March 17, 2:10 pm
I don’t know why it doesn’t surprise me – but an article today at Management-Issues highlights research from the Hay Group that 40 percent of managers actually sap the will to work out of their employees. It makes me want to tap some of these managers on the head and say “Hey – team building […]
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 […]
January 31, 9:54 am
Getting out of bed and going through your “get ready for work” routine is probably ritualistic. And as we look in the mirror, we probably don’t realize the power we give our own reflection.
We look; the mirror reflects back, and because the reflection doesn’t line up with our standards for public consumption, we make adjustments. Hair, make up, clothes - […]
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