Category Archives: Organizations

What’s the Secret to Success…is it WHAT you know; WHO you know; or WHERE you know it????

Is this YOU? You invest years of hard work in your job, proving your worth to the organization; You establish a record of consistent success and excellent performance; You invest in your education, acquiring degrees or certifications; You apply for … Continue reading

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DOER / MANAGER / LEADER – 3 Roles, 3 LEVELS, 3 Stages – Part 2

In the last installment, we explored these three elements as roles and discovered that we are likely to function in any of them, depending on the circumstances and demands of the situation. The key is to be aware of what … Continue reading

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Doer / Manager / Leader – 3 ROLES, 3 Levels, 3 Stages – Part 1.

Which one of these are YOU?  How you answer the question depends on how you are using or understanding these terms.  Each of these three designations can describe… A role you fill in the organization where you work A position … Continue reading

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4 More C’s for Effectiveness and Success in the Workplace

Management guru John Baldoni is the author of The Leader’s Pocket Guide: 101 Indispensable Tools, Tips, and Techniques for Any Situation, and Lead Your Boss.  In his books he highlights three critical elements that equip people to lead effectively from … Continue reading

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Practice SHOSHIN

This is a Japanese phrase meaning “beginner’s mind.”  I’ll let Buddhist scholar Shunryu Suzuki explain this concept:  This does not mean a closed mind, but actually an empty mind and a ready mind.  If your mind is empty, it is … Continue reading

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Practice NEMOASHI

“Nemoashi” is a Japanese concept that has direct application in American business culture.  It means respect for individuals and the power of consensus building.  In application, it boils down to a simple political rule of thumb:  Never present something to … Continue reading

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Promote Your People – Part 2

Help your people get promotions in the organization.  Of course, not every subordinate may be management material (or may even want to be considered for a management role), but if they are, they will appreciate any help you can give … Continue reading

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Promote Your People – Part 1

This special two-part series of posts was prompted by the last series – Questions Every Boss Needs Answered by Their People.  (BTW…if you didn’t read this series, I highly recommend it.  It was crammed with practical tips to help any … Continue reading

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MORE GREAT Questions Every Boss Needs Answered by Their Subordinates

I have often encouraged leaders with the following wisdom: If you listen to your people, they will hand you leadership success on a silver platter!  If you are willing to listen to their input, your team members will surprise you … Continue reading

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5 Questions Every Boss Needs Answered by Their Subordinates – #5

The first question is the most fundamental: What do you need from me in order for you to do your best work? The second question is built on the first: Do you have the opportunity every day to do what … Continue reading

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