Almost every presenter or facilitator will eventually have to deal with people who exhibit difficult behavior. In this blog, we will talk about behavior that disrupts the presentation or the work of a group. Disruptive behavior, some intentional and some not, can destroy the flow of even a well-organized presentation or meeting. However, you […]
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Is distant and not easy to be around
May not be comfortable meeting new people
May be shy, cool, or a person of few words
Doesn’t reveal much; it can be hard to know what they are really like
Doesn’t build rapport, maybe a “let’s get on with it” type
May be a poor listener or appear uninterested
May […]
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Positional power results from a manager’s title or role in the company hierarchy. In today’s workplace, power refers to the ability to influence other people and/or key business decisions.
Power relies on employee’s belief that the manager has the authority to tell them what to, and their willingness to comply. Many managers struggle to motivate […]
The millennial generation consists of more than 80 million young Americans between the ages of 18 and 35. Currently, this encompasses over 35% of the workforce, soon to be 50%!
Leading millennial employees often leaves managers perplexed as to how to motivate, engage, and optimize the performance of this well- educated, tech-savvy, and diverse generation.
In […]
Catalyst.org reports that Gen Y, aka Millennials, make up 21% of the U.S. Labor Force. Job opportunities for younger workers are impacted by the slowed rate of generational turnover in the workforce. Recruitment and retention of high-potential middle management has been the key challenge for businesses.
With this said, the millennial generation faces significant roadblocks […]
One aspect often overlooked in the development of business leaders is the effective use of influence. Self-aware leaders are attuned to how they exercise influence and the effect it has on their direct reports.
When working with leaders, I often ask them to discuss the difference between authority, influence, and leadership. Leaders must assess their own […]
Successful coaching requires that the coachee is actively engaged in the coaching process. Below are 9 basic tips to keep in mind as you work with your coach.
Commit to Learning – Your coach is investing a considerable amount of time and energy to help you succeed. It is imperative that you put yourself in a frame of […]
The New Year is the time for taking stock of achievements and planning positive changes for the upcoming year. For example – stop smoking, lose weight, get fit, etc. As a manager, you can resolve to improve your team’s; attitude, production, quality, accountability, engagement, etc. It doesn’t have to take a lot of time […]