Team Work
I posted this two years ago and thought you might enjoy it again.
I had an incredible experience the other day. As I was checking out at the local grocery store, my iPod shuffle separated from the earbuds and fell down between two counters. There was a thin space between the immovable counters which had collected all sorts of things over the years.
The manager, who had just gotten off her shift, rallied her co-workers. Creatively they found a piece of cardboard, a metal wire and a broom. At one point there were five employees lending assistance and advice.… Continue reading
PAY ATTENTION!
I was at the driving range the other day and I saw a little girl about 7 years old with her dad. She was hitting the ball sometimes and trading off with her dad. It looked like they were having a lot of fun.
Soon her mom joined them. Mom and Dad started talking. Pretty soon the girl was loudly demanding that both watch her. Mom and Dad would say in unison, “we’re watching”, and return to their conversation. Even though the little girl’s back was to her parents, she could sense that they weren’t watching.
Children aren’t afraid… Continue reading
Lessons from a champion!
I just returned from the 2013 Open Championship and I’m making this my repeat once again. Phil Mickelson won the 2013 tournament. A hard fought tournament with lots of competition. I hope you’ll enjoy this post once again this year.
I attended the Open Championship in July 2011 (the British golf tournament). The winner was a forty-two year old man from Northern Ireland, Darren Clarke. If you saw him on the street, or in a pub, you may not have picked him to be an elite athlete. He had planned to start a weight… Continue reading
What makes a great supervisor? – Part 2
I hope you had a chance to read part 1. There are more things you can do to be a great supervisor. If you gave your employees a score card – how would they rate you?
Rule #8. Always show appreciation for your employees’ efforts- every employee wants to feel that they are valued and appreciated. For example, an encouraging word to a low performing employee will often do more to improve things than constant criticism for poor performance. Research has shown that a four-to-one ratio of compliments to criticism produces the best level of job… Continue reading
New Attitude?
Following is a popular blog post that appeared last July. It should help you cultivate your new attitude!
I’ve never met someone who admits they have a bad or negative attitude. I have met many managers and supervisors who wish their employees had a more positive attitude. Attitude is a powerful tool as a manager or employee. It is something that is completely under your own control and has a profound effect on others.
It is easier to have a positive attitude if you realize that everything is good, even the bad stuff. If bad… Continue reading
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