This topic is one that everyone can agree that leading by example is a must do for anyone that wants to lead successfully. Go out to Google and search on Lead by example – over 11.6 million links. Why is it, that many leaders don’t do it? Is it easier said than done? Afraid to [...]
Posts Tagged ‘motivation’
Leading By Example
June 2nd, 2010 
Steve 
Posted in Leadership, Observations 
Tags: Leadership, Leading Teams, listening, motivation, people 
No Comments »Beaten Down – Up Leveled
May 18th, 2010 Steve My last post made me think that I needed to look at this from a management standpoint as well. If you enjoyed that one, looking at yourself. This one, will look at it from an organization or management standpoint. You may say, “Hey, I know that organization.” Mediocrity is key to starting the ball rolling [...]
Beat Down
May 14th, 2010 Steve How often do you just walk around the corporate office and observe folks? Spend time in the lunch room or cafe and observe? Attend a big face to face meeting and observe? Since I enjoy being a people watcher, I try to do spend time observing in most environments. Over the past couple of weeks, I [...]
What – No Personal Responsibility?
April 27th, 2010 Steve There is something happening more and more today that just has got me fired up, the lack of personal accountability or responsibility. I don’t know if I am more sensitive to it or just that the frequency of the occurrences have increased. Either way, I am sick and tired of witnessing this. How about you? [...]
Posted in Observations Tags: accountability, fear, motivation, people, performance management, trust 1 Comment »A Tale of a “Bad” Boss
February 27th, 2010 Steve Ever have one of the “those” bosses? Hate to go to work? See how you used to work, change (not for the better)? How about when you are talking with others and you hear them complain about their work situation? There usually is one common theme – they work for a terrible boss. I have [...]
Posted in Leadership, Leading Teams Tags: managing, mission, motivation, people, thoughts, Vision 2 Comments »Motivating Employees
December 22nd, 2009 Steve Last week, I was meeting with a brand new manager. On his request, he wanted to ask a few questions. His first questions took up all of our time together. “How do I motivate my employees?” Wonderful question – one that I first told him to step back and look at the overall work situations [...]
Posted in Leading Teams Tags: coaching, Leading Teams, listening, managing, motivation, people, Vision No Comments »Observations and Leaders – Do they go hand in hand?
October 28th, 2009 Steve Some of my past posts, I have commented on why I enjoy just sitting back and observing. Hell, I even have a category for observations. Why? Time to tie a couple of my blog categories together. Leadership and the power of observation. Successful leaders need to develop and practice their powers of observation. Few [...]
Posted in Leadership, Observations Tags: communication, goals, Leadership, listening, motivation, team dynamics, Vision No Comments »When Is It Time?
August 19th, 2009 Steve Once again, the sports world was treated to the on again, off again Brett Favre retirement party. Of course, the experts can debate this decision back and forth for the rest of the season. One thing for sure, we will all get to hear it! The basic question really is when is it time? For [...]
Posted in Hockey, Observations Tags: coaching, fear, Hockey, listening, motivation, reflections No Comments »Leadership Styles – Which One is Your Favorite?
August 18th, 2009 Steve There are probably thousands of different styles out there. When I look at them all I can easily sum them up into 3 styles. Limited supervision – where the workers have much more control and decision making responsibility. Command and Control – much like the military – high level of supervision. Mix – this is [...]
