Wouldn’t it be a workplace dream come true if every employee was a natural high-performer and you could kick back without worrying about performance improvement headaches? Go ahead, dream for a moment of that utopian work environment. Let’s face it, dealing with underperformers can be frustrating, time-consuming, and might even make you wonder why you…
Over a career, managers will deliver hundreds of performance reviews and spend countless hours preparing formal documents and having year-end discussions. Painstakingly try to recall everything that contributed to employee performance over the past year, and share the agony over disappointing performance ratings. Given the hours and aggravation, is the impact worth the effort? The…
Mahatma Gandhi, an introspective soul, found himself grappling with fear of public speaking in his early years. As he once confessed before making a speech, “My vision became blurred, and I trembled.” A friend graciously stepped in to read his speech. Yet, remarkably, he is known as one of the most iconic leaders in history….
We’ve all seen countless articles on productivity, time management, and work-life balance promising to better our lives and turn us into efficiency machines. Yet even with all the streamlined processes, apps, and simplification, nobody seems to have enough time to accomplish what they need. Or do they? As leaders, it’s not just about our own…
Meet the ‘Life Sucker’ – the office complainer, the gossip king or queen, and the champion of negativity. They’re the weeds in your workplace, and boy, do they know how to drain the life out of everyone around them! Some people just seem to be born with a knack for finding the dark cloud in…
We are granted one precious life to become the best version of ourselves. As human beings, our capacity for learning and growth knows no bounds. So, why not harness this unlimited potential? Grab your favorite beverage (maybe save the wine for later if you’re at work), take a deep breath, and let’s do some soul…
Raise your hand if you’ve ever caught yourself procrastinating – we’ve all been there! As managers, it’s easy to find ourselves juggling countless responsibilities, leaving some things lingering in the background. Typically, the tasks that get left behind are those we really would rather not deal with. How does that saying go? Put off for…
Imagine you stroll into the office one fine morning, a steaming cup of coffee in hand, and casually ask your employees why they show up every day. How many do you think would jump up and shout, “Because I’m absolutely pumped to meet my targets, boss!” Hmm, not quite the usual response, right? Every company…
When people come together, extraordinary things happen. Imagine a workplace where collaboration reigns supreme – a place where productivity soars, and employees are excited to stay. But what does true collaboration look like, and how can you, as a manager, create an environment that nurtures a collaborative team? Let’s take a journey to uncover the…