Tag Archive: organizational success

Solution Saturday: 7 Ways to Deal with Us/Them

Dear Dan, How do you help the people out in the field feel and believe they are part of the “Team?” Currently the tech people feel not as important as those who work in… Continue reading →

13 Cost-Free Ways to Ignite Energy

Disrespect feels like a pat on the head, followed by a closing door. Disrespect encourages your inner accuser to whisper, “You don’t matter.” Disrespect increases sick days, slow downs, and paybacks. Nearly 80% of… Continue reading →

10 Ways to Win with Your Control Freak

Show me a leader who isn’t a control freak and I’ll show you a wimp. You were born a control freak. The tantrums you threw as a toddler were responses to losing control. You… Continue reading →

Dealing with a Control Freak’s Tantrum

It feels great to get your way and lousy when you don’t. Hot emotion is a control freak’s tantrum. Popping veins and red faces are an adult’s way of throwing themselves on the… Continue reading →

3 Strategies to Fuel Vitality and Eliminate Gossip

Gossip makes weak leaders feel powerful. It’s foolish to undermine the people you’re counting on. Strong teams aren’t built by spreading venom, focusing on weaknesses, or dredging up animosity.  Real leaders don’t feel strong… Continue reading →

The 10 Strategies of Obnoxious Leaders

Don’t expect the people you complain about to follow you. You aren’t worthy of leadership, if you can’t pull-with people. The future is built on aspiration, not frustration. Persistent frustration makes you obnoxious. Complaining points… Continue reading →