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We all see it . . . business markets are trying hard but continue to be flat, easily scared, and "frozen in the headlights," - - - primarily maintaining, and definitely not building. Workforce attitudes suffer from a steady flow of negative global and economic events, career disappointments, and the constant threat of being laid off. Customers are struggling to identify their path forward, which in turn makes it even more difficult for any business to determine their
Another business leader recently remarked to me, “It’s amazing how much people contribute to their own miseries.” He went on to explain how some employees have an “everybody owes me” attitude. I have seen this in sports. It’s the attitude of “it’s never my fault.” In the minds of such people, their failur
As the American economy emerges from recession, many businesses are now reexamining their marketing materials and realizing that their communications are outdated, ill-prepared for the return of a robust, competitive, growing economic environment. Strategies developed to survive hard times are often the wrong ones for profiting in good times.Here are five strategies for ensuring that your marketing is fully prepared for the economic recovery:Promote the
In business, for example, employees are motivated when they are respected and treated fairly in areas such as pay, benefits, and job security. However, the employees need to earn respect, and they need to treat management fairly by performing the right jobs in the right ways. Employees are also motivated when they can gain pride in individual and group accomplishments. Again, this is a mutual action. It’s not all up to management, nor is all up to employees. A third thing that motivates employees is camaraderie, which involves good, productive relationships with fellow employees and management – another mutual action.
Just recently, I was talking with a business leader who said that every time she approaches a certain employee with correction and guidance the employee responds with, “Are you going to fire me?” Apparently, the job security that most people seem to appreciate is not present in this situation. And it probably shouldn’t be present if the employee continually has to be corrected to do the thing that is part of her job description.
Another business leader recently remarked to me, “It’s amazing how much people contribute to their own miseries.” He went on to explain how some employees have an “everybody owes me” attitude. I have seen this in sports. It’s the attitude of “it’s never my fault.” In the minds of such people, their failure
Entry level job seekers face an old conundrum: you can't get a job without experience, and you can't get experience without a job.This may seem unfair. Entering the job market is hard enough without facing a seemingly impossible challenge right away! Relax: it isn't impossible. Think of it as a test, one that serves employers and job seekers alike by enabling exceptional candidates to distinguish themselves. How? Simply, the good candidates recognize how to get
Just recently, I was talking with a business leader who said that every time she approaches a certain employee with correction and guidance the employee responds with, “Are you going to fire me?” Apparently, the job security that most people seem to appreciate is not present in this situation. And it probably shouldn’t be present if the employee continually has to be corrected to do the thing that is part of her job description.
Another business leader recently remarked to me, “It’s amazing how much people contribute to their own miseries.” He went on to explain how some employees have an “everybody owes me” attitude. I have seen this in sports. It’s the attitude of “it’s never my fault.” In the minds of such people, their failur
You can collect those past due receivables. All it takes is a little planning and a commitment to follow the plan. A sale doesn't take place until the money is in your bank account. Past dues can put a clamp on many aspects of your business as it chokes off its very lifeblood…cash.Your past due problem can be brought under control in a matter of days or weeks, with the proper design and implementation of a collection "system." When I refer to "system" I am not
Just recently, I was talking with a business leader who said that every time she approaches a certain employee with correction and guidance the employee responds with, “Are you going to fire me?” Apparently, the job security that most people seem to appreciate is not present in this situation. And it probably shouldn’t be present if the employee continually has to be corrected to do the thing that is part of her job description.
Another business leader recently remarked to me, “It’s amazing how much people contribute to their own miseries.” He went on to explain how some employees have an “everybody owes me” attitude. I have seen this in sports. It’s the attitude of “it’s never my fault.” In the minds of such people, their failur
Acquisition and Expansion StrategiesMachiavelli advocated that a Prince should live in the new territory he has annexed to control the situation on ground and gain respect of the people.“When states are acquired in a country differing in language, customs, or laws, there are difficulties, and good fortune and great energy are needed to hold them, and one of the greatest and most real helps would be that he who has acquired them should go and reside there
Another business leader recently remarked to me, “It’s amazing how much people contribute to their own miseries.” He went on to explain how some employees have an “everybody owes me” attitude. I have seen this in sports. It’s the attitude of “it’s never my fault.” In the minds of such people, their failur
You know it’s time to make a move.Your employer is a pain. The organization sucks. Your job is boring . . . and it doesn’t pay what you deserve. You know you could do much better somewhere else.So, why aren’t you outta there?The most common reason is that it’s easier to put off making a decision. Shifting focus and upsetting what we’re used to contributes to our procrastination. It seems we can always find justification for putting off a decis
Another business leader recently remarked to me, “It’s amazing how much people contribute to their own miseries.” He went on to explain how some employees have an “everybody owes me” attitude. I have seen this in sports. It’s the attitude of “it’s never my fault.” In the minds of such people, their failures are always the faults of others, or of the weather, or of circumstances. We refer to this as having a “victim attitude.”
As a leader, one of the greatest things you can do is establish clearly what you expect from the group and from each individual within the group. Let the members know they will be treated fairly and with respect – but not just for being a member of the group. Sometimes, members think they automatically deserve things without giving what they ought to give in return.
On the other hand, if the group and its individuals do not clearly understand expectations, then they should seek clarification. Again, this places responsibility on the shoulders of everybody involved. Another statement I have shared in numerous speeches and previously in this column is, “If it is to be, it is up to me.” This is reflected in the lines of an Eagles’ song (Already Gone): “So oftentimes it happens we live our lives in chains and we never even know we have the key.”
I admire leaders who want to treat people right and who go the extra mile to help people succeed. I try to be such a leader myself. But sometimes, in the words of an elderly man in the Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Community, “We get bit when we hand feed people.” A business leader told me, “Sometimes the thin
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