Category Archives: Employee Motivation

Goals vs. Systems

I was impressed with this concept from Scott Adams.  During an interview, he referenced his book, How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Kind of the Story of My Life.  In his book he made the point … Continue reading

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Getting Things Done Through Other People

This is one of the most fundamental (and popular!) definitions of management.  It’s certainly a straightforward way of understanding one of the most important activities of a leader.  But it’s a lot easier said than done, isn’t it?  It turns … Continue reading

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Turning Correction into Compliments

I often remind my management students–Your #1 Job is to Help Your People Succeed! That requires (of course!) that you must intervene and do something when one of your team members is failing! If you do nothing and they continue … Continue reading

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The Powerful Pull of Praise

This post is all about the value and advantage of becoming a source of affirmation to your team–and others in your organization! Many bosses get caught up in the busyness of their work and wind up managing “by exception.” That … Continue reading

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