‘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 […]
Tag Archives: success minded
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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 […]
14
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 […]
12
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 […]
11
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
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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Sep
Sep
“Great leaders are important here because they understand that the art of leadership is to make as few decisions as possible and to instead teach others how to make those decisions. The more decisions get pushed across the organization to the people who must carry them out, the more engagement will increase.” When giving unnecessary […]
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Aug
Aug
“Help your employees help you. Give your employees more responsibilities instead of repetitive tasks that drain their creativity.” Keeping their minds focused on creating meaningful work can be challenging and often lead to frustration and burnout. When you allow employees more responsibility, it will enable them to share their ideas and thoughts freely, which will […]
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Aug
Aug
“Great organizations are focused on building relationships and developing both intuition and emotional intelligence.” Co-workers in the workplace are responsible for forming good relationships to share ideas, express how they feel, and recommend great ideas for the workplace. Having these qualities within the workplace will make your work more enjoyable. Emotional intelligence within the workplace […]