If only…
My employees were just like me!
Have you ever said that? Are you a perfect employee? Do you set the best example ever?
To be a good boss you have to be a good employee. Each day and with each action you’re being judged. If you were hiring someone to fulfill your duties – would you hire you?
For the most part, your employees are just like you, sometimes more than we’d like. Here’s a few of the biggest complaints that I hear from supervisors and managers.
Late! You can never be late, not even a little late if… 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
What makes a great supervisor? – Part 1
Following is a blog originally posted in December 2011. This goes along with our leadership blogs for this month!
Great supervisors follow the same rules when working with their employees. How many of these rules do you follow? How many of these rules does your supervisor follow? If you gave your employees a score card – how would they rate you?
Rule #1. Treat all your employees fairly – that means workload, expectations and treatment. What you’re willing to do for one, you must be willing to do for all.
Sub-tip: Do not play… Continue reading
Challenging Styles?
Following is a blog post I wrote last year. I think it bears repeating if you’re encountering difficult people during this holiday season. I hope you enjoy it again.
If you are working with someone who has the same style and the same priorities you do, your communication will be clear and flawless. This doesn’t happen very often in my work life. I’ve got some tips I’ve been using that seem to work well.
Take a moment. When someone is using a completely different style of communication I can emotionally react to that style. … Continue reading
Help me out!
Today you’re reading my seventy-fifth blog post, but who is counting? Yahoo! Thank you so much for reading. I’m having a blast writing these tips and love the comments that you leave.
The subjects that I’ve covered so far have come from clients and participants in my workshops. Some subjects I have just “guessed” that you might like to have tips on.
This blog isn’t about me, it’s about you and what you need to achieve what you want.
So here are some questions for you (to help me share tips on what is important to… Continue reading
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