Workplace Tips

Which Type of Leadership Motivation Is Best?

One of the primary roles of a productive leader is to learn how to motivate people. The word “motivation” is a combination of two words: motive and action. It is the reason why we take action or movement. There are actually three primary ways to motivate others. One of the three is simply the best

An Introduction to Servant Leadership

 For decades I have coached individuals and organizations on how to embrace the Servant Leadership approach and mindset. Today I would like to provide a brief introduction to the servant leadership philosophy. I will have a number of videos on this topic, but the first thing I want to do in this video is

Why Gratitude in the Workplace Matters (and How to Show It)

Isn’t it great when one of your team members thanks you for helping out or doing a good job? Hearing the words “thank you” can make all the difference in a person’s attitude. Best of all, it boosts morale and costs nothing to dish out. Unfortunately, thankfulness is in short supply in many of the

Making The Most Of Video Conferencing

So many things have changed in recent months for people and industries throughout the world because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. One change that may have longer lasting impact than others is how members within organizations stay connected while being apart. Businesses, schools, agencies, churches, etc. have all started implementing video conferencing on a larger

How To Show Gratitude In The Workplace

As positive COVID-19 cases increase throughout the nation, Thanksgiving celebrations in the United States may look a little different this year. Some people will carry on as they always have; others may eschew large gatherings and celebrate with smaller groups or only those with whom they live. Regardless, the holiday affords all of us an

2021-10-04T15:51:59-04:00By |Workplace Tips|

Dealing With Anxiety And Stress In The Workplace

Work has always been one of the major stressors in most people’s lives. This has perhaps never been truer than it is today. The coronavirus pandemic of 2020 and subsequent governmental lockdowns have sent economies reeling and cost millions of people their jobs or businesses. Many of those still working have had to adjust to

2021-10-12T10:03:29-04:00By |Workplace Tips|

Tips For Dealing With Negativity In Your Life

Turn on the news and there is no shortage of negativity out there right now. Whether it’s at work, in your community, in your personal relationships, or between your own two ears, negativity is something that can be unavoidable. If left unchecked, it can bring down even the best leader. In this post we will

2022-06-20T15:06:26-04:00By |Workplace Tips|

How To Be More Productive While Sheltering In Place

The United States of America (like much of the rest of the world) is currently experiencing a rather unique event in its history: the voluntary shutdown of most of society to combat an infectious disease. Businesses have closed, institutions have shut down, and millions of people have either voluntarily stopped going to work or lost

2021-10-12T10:07:30-04:00By |Workplace Tips|

The Value Of Knowing When To Walk Away

Nearly every country music fan is familiar with these lyrics from "The Gambler" by Kenny Rogers: "You got to know when to hold 'em. Know when to fold 'em. Know when to walk away, and know when to run." The principle expressed in these lines is offered as advice for life by a gambler to

Five Challenges That Plague Local Government Agencies And How To Overcome Them

In recent years, scandals emanating from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Justice, the State Department, and the Internal Revenue Service have called into question the practices of these large federal bureaucracies and shaken people's confidence in their impartiality and fealty to the rule of law.  These scandals have led to both internal

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