Archive for the ‘accountability’ Category
Leading With Estrogen
It’s time to have more estrogen in the leadership ranks. When I entered the workforce in the last century, I was considered a “feminist” because I hyphenated my name and then because I preferred “Ms.” I was told that women couldn’t or wouldn’t be able to handle the pressure, make difficult decisions or understand complex [...]
Being in BED is a Breeding Ground
“We got it done, but it was ugly,” the manager said, shaking his head in disbelief. Miscommunications, lack of communication, an inexperienced team leader and management on vacation resulted in cost over-runs exceeding $50,000, delayed implementation and loss of customer respect and confidence. The manager lamented that this was not an unusual experience. It happened [...]
Profit Maximization!
Years ago an executive announced: It’s time for the annual Austerity Program! Could anything be more uninspiring than an austerity program when trying to rally the troops? Most people don’t jump out of bed and ask: How can I be more austere today? Just pull the covers over my head and tell me when [...]
Bring Your A – Game
If you were asked to bring your “A-Game” to work, every day, what would that look like? And more importantly, what would be the results? Think about it. How would this change in attitude and behavior make a difference? What would you be doing differently if you were performing “at the top of your game” [...]
Too Many Chefs Spoil the Soup
There’s the story of the husband and wife who are both gourmet cooks. The husband is planning a meal for dinner guests and the wife says, “Oh! That sounds good! And if you add XYZ, and make this sauce and prepare the vegetables this way… it will be fabulous!” She even put all the ingredients [...]
What’s Your Participation Style?
How do you participate? At work, at home, in meetings… in life? Many think of participation in terms of sports or games: being a good team player, “playing fair.” But participation goes way beyond the court or field. Consider that your participation has a direct impact on the results you achieve and the life you’re [...]
Feeling Overcommitment Burnout?
“I can’t keep up with all of my commitments and I don’t want to let them down. But my heart isn’t in it any more…” Are you like this person who recently lamented that she was overwhelmed at work and was trying to balance all of her volunteer and networking commitments too. So you keep [...]
Turning Delegation from D’oh! To OOHH!
“D’oh!” That’s what Bart Simpson says when something goes wrong. Why is delegation one big “D’oh!” for a lot of people? There can be some fear about delegating tasks or projects because without proper planning, a lot of things can go wrong. How often have you said something like this? “I can do it faster.” [...]
Accountability – How to Go From Red to Black.
Looking for a way to turn the bottom line from red to black? Think about this: Accountability is the new “black.” Leadership without accountability is a sham. Managing change can’t happen without accountability. Effective communication requires accountability. Delegation, Profitability, Performance Improvement, Team Building, Strategic Planning … Accountability is the foundation for success. Why, then, have [...]
3 Tools for Clear Communication
One way to reduce the clutter in your communication and get what you want is to “make a request.” A “request” is similar to an invitation. When you receive an invitation, you can accept it or decline. In addition, a “request” can provide an opportunity for a counter-offer. When you start a sentence with the [...]
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