Everyone has questions, but some people don’t ask them. So, when one of your team members asks a question, assume that others have it, too. Take the time to answer and check for everyone’s understanding. This is only one of 347 tips in my ebook, Become a Better Boss One Tip at a Time. Just promoted from » Read More
Category: Leadership
Making It Look Easy
“Art makes it look so easy. It’s like he comes to work and puts on his slippers.” That’s how one colleague described Art Jones, the best supervisor I’ve ever seen up close. There never seemed to be problems with his team. They were always productive. When malcontents or slackers were transferred to » Read More
Boss’s Tip of the Week: They’re watching you
What you say and do are the tools you use to influence the behavior of the people who work for you. Your team members pay attention to what you say and what you do to get clues about what matters to you and what you expect them to do. Remember: the example you set determines the behavior you get. This is only one of » Read More
How to Lead by Example
Howell Raines’ description of legendary Alabama football coach Bear Bryant is one of my favorite leadership quotes. He said: “Coach Bryant had an idea of how a gentleman should act, and if you watched him, you could figure it out.” That’s leadership by example. Lots of people tell you that it’s » Read More
Boss’s Tip of the Week: Relationships require attention
Relationships are one of the keys to happiness, but you must give them time and attention if you want your relationships to flourish. This is only one of 347 tips in my ebook, Become a Better Boss One Tip at a » Read More