Posts Tagged ‘productivity tips’
Are You Productive or Just Really Good at Looking Busy?
It is September. You can feel the days getting shorter, the end of the year getting closer. Still, there are 4 months left. Let’s make them the most productive yet. Let’s make Productivity our autumn theme. What productivity is Productivity is the measure of how you turn inputs into outputs. Your inputs are time, effort,…
Read MoreRemarkable Communication: Use Consistency For Eye-Opening Clarity
In a recent study, a major retailer wanted to increase sales across all its locations. Researchers split employees into two groups: Group A was promised five percent of any revenue increase each month. Group B was promised biweekly performance reviews. The results? Group A’s sales didn’t budge, while Group B saw a seven percent jump…
Read MorePainting a Clear Picture of Success: Give Answers, Not Clues
Agatha Christie wrote what are called Fair-Play mysteries, or whodunits. In other words, the story includes all the clues needed to solve the mystery. You are not Agatha Christie. Do not hide clues in your company messaging. Instead, say what you mean openly and clearly. Know the goal A clear mission is the foundation upon…
Read MoreIntroducing Company Resources During Employee Onboarding.
Do you ever do things by rote that you don’t even think about? Like driving home and then not remembering the commute. Or brushing your teeth and forgetting you did it. You don’t think about it because you do the same thing every time. Company resources The way you use your company resources can feel…
Read MoreOnboarding Essentials: Covering the Fundamentals With a Simple Checklist. (The Worksheet)
*Upon request, this month I will give you one worksheet and walk you through how to use it over the following weeks Over the years, I’ve seen a few onboarding errors pop up again and again: What do you know What do all these issues have in common? They’re all about knowledge—either too much, too…
Read MoreStop Micromanaging: Strong Leadership And Letting Your Team Shine. (The Worksheet)
You don’t want to micromanage. But you might be doing it anyway. Do you… If these are regular habits, you may be micromanaging. Holding people back This kind of behavior has many “good” justifications. But all it does is make your employees rely on you for everything. Which strips them of any freedom, autonomy, or…
Read MoreTrust in Action: The Best Antidote to Micromanagement. (The Worksheet)
We can all agree that micromanagement is bad. You don’t think you do it. And if you do, you wish you didn’t. But let’s be honest—it’s tough to let go. Start clarifying your role: what are the projects and decisions you should focus on? What about your team—what key goals and outcomes should each employee…
Read MoreMore Than A Great Catchphrase: Why Company Culture Matters More Than You Think. (The Worksheet)
Now you know why mission statements are important. But what about company culture? Isn’t it just a buzzword used to sound impressive in corporate brochures? Let’s see if there’s more to culture than just PR spin. Culture isn’t real This is what many business owners and leaders feel. Because, after all: Or so you may…
Read MoreFuture-Proof Your Business: Why You Want Role-Based Job Descriptions. (The Worksheet)
Imagine your top performer suddenly leaves. Would your business survive? It’s a question every business owner should ask. The answer lies in creating a business where roles, not individuals, are paramount. Let’s explore how to build a business that’s bigger than any one person. The right people Having employees that you like, trust, and want…
Read MorePrecision Troubleshooting: Fixing What’s Broken Without Breaking What Works. (The Worksheet)
When things go wrong in business, there is more than one way to deal with them. And the way you handle mistakes in your business will affect the culture. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has a naming policy for when somebody calls out a mistake. They don’t call them “near misses”. They call them “good…
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