One of the new features here at Leadership Turn involves moving the leadership thought for the week to Monday. While originally I thought that a little mid-week motivation was a good thing (and it is), I really wanted to do more than just share a thought. I wanted to challenge all of us to work and focus […]
All too frequently today, people are starved for a little praise. Whether we are willing to acknowledge it to others, or even admit it to ourselves, we all need a little praise in our life.
Awhile back, Milo wrote a post about his belief that a leader should not give someone a pat on the back […]
Have you ever obsessed about something to the point where it took on a life of its own? Where a small irritant became bigger than life? When that one irritant consumed a disproportionate amount of your time?
When this happens within a team environment, it can destroy your individual productivity and motivation, as well as poison […]
Never underestimate the value of a compliment.
A compliment, given sincerely and publicly, shows regard and esteem for the recipient. It builds goodwill, appreciation, and frequently a willingness to go the extra mile. You will be seen as someone who cares about other people and their accomplishments, and not just your own. Humor can be helpful […]
No matter how hard we may try to avoid a volatile situation, there will come a time when you have to deal with an angry person. Whether it’s a boss, co-worker, team member, associate, employee, customer, or even a friend, at some point you will have to handle both the anger and the underlying issues.
Arguments […]
If you are leading a team, it will be important for you to recognize the learning style of your team members.
When you know how people best process information, you will then know how to best communicate with them when giving assignments, providing feedback, and motivating them to achieve higher levels of success.
Let’s walk through a […]
There are some people you lead, manage, work with that you just can’t stand right?
No? Come on be honest, there is always one…..
My mum, never really known for her great advice, did give me a stellar piece of advice about people who just seem to have it in for you. Word of warning - it […]
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