Employees don’t quit jobs; they quit lousy bosses. I talked about one of the major reasons employees become unhappy in my last article on micromanaging. That got me thinking about other things leaders do that make employees leave. The Great Resignation (or Discontent or Reshuffle, whatever you call it today) has provided information on why …
Ouch! No one wants to be called a micromanager. However, many leaders micromanage their staff without even realizing it. Micromanaging is a style of managing that exerts extreme control over the work and its execution by subordinate employees. It’s a form of control and generally creates a lack of trust and lowers engagement in the …
The subject of life-work* balance came up in a conversation recently. Instantly, one of the women said, “I hate that phrase; I wish people would stop using it. It’s IMPOSSIBLE to have balance.” I saw a couple of other heads start to nod (and one eye roll). I get it. You may even be thinking …
Are you familiar with the game Two Truths and a Lie? Essentially, the game and rules are contained in the title. You make two true, and one false statement about yourself, and others try to guess which is which. I don’t remember why I was thinking about this game. Still, it occurred to me that …
When I was in college and thought I was going to pursue an acting career, I took the obligatory Improv class. What I learned in the class went far beyond mere stage games and hilarity. What I learned was how to trust another person and build on what they are doing so that you can …
Did you know your body reacts the same to thoughts as it does to what is happening? If you have ever woken up from a dream in a panic, then you’ve experienced this first hand. Most of the stress we feel comes from our thoughts. The physiological responses we experience from stress (e.g., racing heart, …
I came across the Georgetown 2016 commencement speech given by Dan Pink. It’s 17 minutes long and worth watching. I find commencement speeches fascinating because the speaker generally tries to inspire others to greatness while cautioning them about the real world. Some speakers will talk about their journey, while others will gather material around a particular …
