Management & Leadership Articles

The problem with being at the top of your game

“The conquerors rode in a triumphal chariot, … A slave stood behind the conqueror holding a golden crown and whispering in his ear a warning: that all glory is fleeting.” In the movie Patton, George C. Scott repeats a quote attributed to Gen. George S. Patton. As the...

5 Simple Change Rules the Pros Use to Put People in a Good Mood

Using “change” and “good mood” in a title makes most people’s eyes roll. “nobody likes change” is the common cry. Even though some people like some change, change is tough and disruptive. It takes work and effort. While making change happen and keeping people happy is...

Implementing Business Values

(Part 3 of 3) Reaping the benefits described in last month’s newsletter depends on your business’ values being respected, embraced, followed, and modeled by leadership and staff. Before values can impact culture, they must first be used consciously, consistently, and...

7 Ways Business Values Create Profits

(Part 2 of 3) The biggest problem I see with business values is when leadership puts them on a poster and ignores them. When staff and customers see no connection or correlation between company values and leadership behavior, or as basis for management decisions, you...

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No Leader Is Master Of Everything

Managers and leaders should not hesitate in seeking outside guidance and advice, particularly when dealing with issues they have never encountered before. The experience of others and obtaining a fresh viewpoint can save you time and help you avoid damaging consequences of poor decisions.

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