Words of Wisdom
To Help You Work Better Together
Do You Have Rockstars or Rocks on Your Team?
In your organization, your team is made up by the members, the roles they play, what they bring to the table, and their performance. Of course you want the best on your team, but how do you get there? Let’s look at the formula for A, B, and C Players first. 1 A = 3 B...
Creating A Powerhouse Organization
Employee satisfaction is a necessary keystone for a productive workplace. What’s more, employees who enjoy their work tend to want a more tight-knit atmosphere between co-workers that is capable of handling any challenge that presents itself, which leads to a deeper...
What is the Removal and Replacement System and why do we care?
Simply put, the Removal and Replacement (R&R) system is designed to save us time and precious energy. Why we care is because in “this ever-changing world in which we’re livin’” (cue Paul McCartney), being able to save time and energy is critical for our ability to...
Tell Me When I’ve Done a Good Job
Everyone wants to do a good job; furthermore, everyone wants to be told they are doing a good job. Everybody’s different, and people need different types of encouragement and acknowledgment. For some people, a kind word will go a long way and motivate them to keep...
Do you really know what’s going on?
When we talk with CEOs, presidents, and leaders of organizations, they frequently have one thing in common.... they don't really know what's going on deeply in their organizations. They may think they do, or they may suspect they do not. The reality is that it's...
Admit that Stan is not the “Man”
Let’s say you have an amazing employee: they’re passionate about what they do, they work well with the team, and they produce. Naturally, the next step is to promote them to a managerial role. However, a management position requires new skills, and not everyone is...
Painting a Clear Picture of What Success Looks Like for Your Company
Dedicated employees want to know how their work fits into the big picture, how their contributions make a difference, and what they need to do to make leadership happy. Employees are hungry for feedback; they want to know where they are doing a good job and where they...
Do You Have a Rotten Apple in Your Organization?
Toxic employees in the workplace can have drastic effects causing expensive losses within companies. However, it can be difficult to identify an office bully. They can intimidate fellow employees that keep them from speaking with management, and at times, they will...
Does this Conversation Forward the Action?
When it comes to communication in business, there is one question to ask yourself at any given time: "Does this conversation/interaction/discussion forward the action for our company?" I am not talking about water cooler, after-work happy hour, or even networking. ...