Every business owner or CEO’s greatest dream is for their company to be successful, but that cannot be due to the hard work of one individual – you need a team to help you reach the top. How does one obtain their goal with the help of their employees and keep them motivated simultaneously? Ensure […]
Author Archives: Megan Kauffman
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Feb
Feb
‘When a manager gives the order to “put this nut on that bolt, at this rate,” those receiving that command can feel used and dehumanized, but the only obvious choices for them are to either comply or quit.’ This extract from the third chapter in Chuck Blakeman’s Re-HUMAN-izing The Workplace sums it up well. Although […]
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Jan
Jan
“Being mission-centered appropriately flattens the entire organization, nudging us into the community rather than pitting us against one another” We are all in the same boat. Always view yourself as working for the good of the company and never for your department. “We are all in the same boat” is often used to describe a […]
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Jan
Jan
Everything lines up when you fully embrace the empowering practice of being mission centered as the basis for building a great product or service and creating happy, loyal customers. Trying to assemble a puzzle with many pieces can be a nightmare but it’s not impossible if you know what pieces to focus on first. Putting […]
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Dec
Dec
People need leadership, both on a strategic and tactical level, but they do not need to be managed Running a business with no leadership or vision can be as clear as mud. It can become confusing when the company’s goals aren’t clear and the business loses focus. Chuck Blakeman teaches us that organic leadership is […]
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Dec
Dec
“The organizational pyramid emphasizes power, promotes insecurity, distorts communications, hobbles interaction, and makes it very difficult for the people who plan and the people who execute to move in the same direction.” — RICARDO SEMLER, SEMCO A functioning organization is a well-oiled machine. Every part works as it was designed, that was the belief of […]
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Dec
Dec
Distributed leadership is a fundamental shift from relying on an imposed management hierarchy to developing everyone’s four leadership traits (be, do, inspire, relate) The world today is shaped by technological and commercial innovations and disruptions. With change being a constant for all business domains, good leadership has evolved to become more flexible and highly […]
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Oct
Oct
The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. If you want your business to be operational with minimal hiccups, you need to have a proper foundation of communication skills and techniques established in your company. It is a proven fact that clear communication is the key to running a […]
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Oct
Oct
Are you passionate about helping others achieve their goals? Then get yourself acquainted with the participation age for your businesses sake. A Participation Age company causes people to get their brains back in a workplace setting. To name a few, the major principles Participation Age organizations have adopted are as follows: 1. Participation and sharing […]
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Oct
Oct
Have you ever noticed that some communities work well together? These type of communities has procedures in place that keeps the wheel spinning. These start with a good foundation of clear communication with rules and regulations to be followed. Everyone should be on the same page and not deviate from the program because it will […]
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