Today’s blog is by our Program Director for the Coaching Cadre, Chuck Allen. Imagine getting paid a generous salary for this job: Comfortable window office New computer No one looking over your shoulder Generous deadlines Predictable eight-hour day Freedom to listen to music and surf the internet at your desk Sounds pretty sweet, huh? It’s […]
It happened again this Holiday season. I received numerous emails regarding this business conundrum. What is this weighty strategic question….“to send or not to send” that is, should the company send out Holiday cards to clients/customers being that finances are tight? I have witnessed many of these discussions myself and have heard many stories about […]
Beware, the following entry may seem on the surface a motivational or happy piece written in the spirit of the Season. But it is not. It really underscores the reality that in the end exceptional leadership always comes down to the basics. Last week I was leading a retreat for group of high-potential middle managers […]
I do not have to tell any of you that the past couple of years have been rough. Most companies and industries have really struggled, making very intense cuts to their workforces and for many companies, their existing payrolls. All but a few of my clients have either implemented pay increase freezes or instituted 5, […]
Great leaders are constantly looking for opportunities, reframing challenges, and making good things happen. I dare not call this only a positive attitude as it seems to trivialize this leadership approach. Although good attitude is a part of this approach it also encompasses proactive posture, vision, problem-solving, and a variety of other core competencies for […]
Got a few emails from the previous post that I would like to address in general terms. Every company has these processes (Recruiting, Performance Management, Rewards, and Employee Development) in place. But we all know from personal experience that some companies and some managers are better at implementing and leveraging these processes. If you are […]
So if you want to magnetize yourself to attract, keep and leverage the best talent and high performers you need to start with the basics. And the best place to start is by maximizing the Talent Lifecycle process which includes Attraction and Selection, Performance Management, Individual Development and Rewards & Recognition. So here are a […]
I am in the process of finishing up a presentation for an upcoming conference. I have been asked to speak on ways how managers can become “Talent Magnets.” Formally speaking, this topic is about how managers can utilize the talent lifecycle (recruiting, performance management, development and recognition) to get, develop and keep the best employees […]
November 18- NCMA-IE Chapter “Best Thinking Time Management Practices for Increased Effectiveness and Balance” September 28- Council on Supply Chain Management Professionals “Talent Magnet Leadership” September 19, 2010- Southern California Edison “Building Your Personal Brand” September 21- Southern California Edison “Extreme Interpersonal Skills” August 31- Asian Business Association of Orange County “Sales Excellence for Entrepreneurs”
Check out Michael in the field of Southeast Utah speaking on the importance of reflection and self-awareness in leadership. [youtube]b1_dgXTYlVA[/youtube]
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