MONDAY MORSELS for Leaders-Two Questions to Assist You In Retaining Your Most Talented Employees!
It’s a common occurrence, and I see it all the time. “How could she do that to us?” (they say), as one of their key employees packs to leave for a better offer, or a new opportunity. Neither the manager, nor the owner/leader, had any idea this employee was open to other options, or possibly discontent. Now they’ll be left short handed while everything goes into crisis mode, as the position becomes vacant.
So let me ask you, could this have been avoided? Is there a way to avert this from taking place at your company? Absolutely! Two questions-that’s all it takes to keep from being blindsided.…
Read the rest of the post hereMONDAY MORSELS for Leaders-Can Leadership Expertise Be Acquired?
Here’s the question: Do you believe that leadership expertise can be learned, acquired? Can people gain the influence necessary, with teaching, training or coaching, to grow an organization, if they don’t have the natural personality to do so? What’s your opinion?
I asked this because it is my passion to provide training, support, and coaching to those leaders who “fall” into the role of “leadership”, and find themselves ill equipped to handle the demands of the position. This was something my husband and I faced over 30 years ago, while leading a prosperous area in a non-profit organization. It never fails to…
Read the rest of the post hereLEADERS, QUIT SABOTAGING YOURSELF AND GET RID YOUR BLIND SPOTS NOW!
Telling us what you think
I was breaking out with acne like a teenager. For over a year and a half I caked on foundation on my face, trying to hide the ghastly blemishes. Finally, I thought I’d try a moisturizing cream that was on sale, and within a week I noticed I wasn’t breaking out, NOT ONE BIT. After a year and a half of misery, what had made the difference? I discovered that make-up with oil in it caused my face to erupt and look like the Grand Canyon landed on my face. With one small, simple change, I felt physically, and emotionally better.…
Read the rest of the post hereWhich Social Medial Tool Should You as a Leader Use, if Any?
Is social media a viable networking/marketing outlet? To find out the answer to that question, as well as how not to waste your valuable time on social media that isn’t effective, check out this recent report by “The State of Social Media Marketing“ . They just put out a phenomenal report disclosing strategies and predictions for 2010. Is Facebook, or Twitter a better investment of your marketing time? You might be surprised. The writers of this report surveyed 5,140 marketing and business professionals who are using social media to gain their statistics. You will learn how often people are posting on…
How To Tailor Your Communication Style to Meet the Needs of Others
It was a pleasure to be the guest blogger today on Jeannette Paladino’s Blog: Write, Speak, Sell (Profiting from More Effective Communication) where she asked me to write on:
“Tailor your communication style to meet the needs of others “. Remember, that to learn more on this subject, and to receive your free DISC profile valued at $50, I will be presenting at the ASTD (American Society for Training and Development) breakfast meeting on Friday January 15th at 7:30am at El Parador.
DISC has applications that will assist you in conflict resolution, leadership development, team building, as well as in sales. This tool is…
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