Liz Trocchio Smith
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Unfortunately, we’ve all been there. The boss finds his staff stumped by a problem and decides it’s time to step in. But, instead of taking the time to get the facts straight and work alongside his team to realize a viable solution, he swoops in squawking, dumps orders riddled with formulaic advice, and then abruptly takes off, leaving them behind to clean up the mess. This is a seagull manager….
Recently I spoke on the differences between men and women and how they communicate, from John Gray’s and Barbara Annis’ book, The Blind Spot. As I was doing the research prior to speaking, I knew this would be a great topic to share with my readers. Gray, a consultant and corporate coach, is the author of 17 books, including the influential 1992 bestselling relationship guide, Men Are from Mars, Women…
How men and women communicate differently is a hot topic; but what’s even more important is how differently they are perceived.
So it’s close to being the end of January in the new year and your already seeing the enthusiasm die, right? Well don’t abandon your goals yet! Here are five things to think which may help you to stick with your goals throughout the year and achieve success. Be Bold First and foremost be bold in your goal setting. It’s bold goals that inspire and excite us, and that will…
Good morning and Happy New Year! It’s a new year, a fresh start, out with the old and in with the new! Time to throw out those bad habits and really make some New Year’s Resolutions, but keep them this time, right? Well, I am here to help you with setting some achievable goals and making sure you stay on track to getting what you want today, tomorrow…
Good morning, People work for people – they do not work for businesses” – Donn Carr The message is so simple, full of truth and direction, yet it is consistently ignored by human resource departments, managers and owners alike and they wonder why their turnover is so high or they are always having to look for new people. The problem is with the managers – and…
Good morning, The holiday season gets crazy with shopping and parties nearly every night of the week. Then we have our regular responsibilities and every day tasks. One of the things that will suffer the most is sleep. Sometimes we have so much going on, the late nights mean only 4 to 5 hours of sleep. I couldn’t do that on a regular basis without looking like a tired mess,…
Good morning, I came across this article in Sunday’s Dallas Morning News and felt like it was so timely with the holiday season upon us, that I wanted to share. From Coping Strategies at the Mayo Clinic The pace of life today is crazy. Many people juggle multiple responsibilities – work, home, life, caregiving and relationships. How many times have you felt like the demands, expectations and time pressure are…
Good morning, Leadership is not dictating, commanding, or imposing. It is being of service to others (yes, to your customers but especially to your employees). It is empowering others to achieve their goals, bringing out the best in people, putting their needs ahead of your own (as a leader), and helping them develop. The behaviors that lead to influence point back to character. It is who you are, not what you…
Election Day is tomorrow, and I don’t have to worry about standing in line because I voted early. Typically, more folks vote during a presidential election year. I guess they consider it the main event. The 26th amendment to the Constitution passed on July 1, 1971, and gave the right to vote to citizens 18 years of age and older. But in 1943, Georgia became the first state to lower its…
Good morning, You believe in your company wholeheartedly. There’s a fire burning strong inside that motivates you to work harder each day. Unfortunately, the same cannot always be said about your employees. In a 2015 SHRM Employee Job Satisfaction and Engagement survey, only 69 percent of employees felt they were consistently putting all their effort into their work. If you’ve tried a variety of incentives but are still seeing the…