Tag Archives: Leadership
Leadership – Accepting Problems
As a leader, you’re used to having people bring you lots of problems. But are you expected to solve them all? That could be eating up a lot of your time, time that you could be spending on your big … Continue reading
Ep 56 – Making the Tough Staffing Decision
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed Keeping an unproductive employee on the payroll can really hold back your organization. In this week’s 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, you’ll find out why you should no longer ignore this problem. … Continue reading
Ep 53 – Decisions, Chainsaws & Pies
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed In a complex, ever changing business world, it may seem like you’re having to make more decisions than ever. The pressure to always get it right can be a major source … Continue reading
Episode 45 – Leadership & Deadlines: What’s Killing You
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed As a leader, do you get nervous whenever you give your team a deadline? Do they have trouble meeting them, making your life harder? In this 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, you’ll … Continue reading
Leadership: Diamonds & Cubic Zirconia
As a leader, are you distracted by shiny objects? Later do you realize that you wasted a lot of time on things that weren’t very important? These tasks are your cubic zirconia. They take up a lot of your time … Continue reading
Should Leaders Change Styles
Whether you’re the CEO or a supervisor, how effective is your leadership style? When asked that question, many leaders will respond by saying something like, “I know that I’m a tough boss. That’s my style and I’m sticking to it” … Continue reading
How BP Boss Tony Hayward Lead His Way Out of a Job
He may be out of a job but former British Petroleum CEO, Tony Hayward, won’t go hungry. BP is giving him a new career opportunity with its Russian operations. Memo to Tony: Bring lots of jeans, cigarettes, and toilet paper. … Continue reading