The best businesses see their employees as assets and treat them like partners.I constantly go back to what my HR mentor (Debra Daniels) used to say, “It begins and ends with people.” She was right! Earlier today, I went to lunch with 3 trusted advisors who work with the [...]
I attended the compelling Renaissance Executive Forums All Member meeting last week in the Inland Empire, and it got me thinking about female leaders. One of the keynote speakers discussed this topic. Who would think it would take me attending an event to think about an obviously appropriate topic? [...]
I constantly go back to what my HR mentor (Debra Daniels) used to say, "It begins and ends with people." She was right! Earlier today, I went to lunch with a 3 trusted advisors who work with the same types of clients as I do. One of them told [...]
One of the worst work experiences is not knowing how to proceed. When supervisors give mixed messages morale takes a dip.Mixed messages from leaders not only harm results but they also are a motivation killer! I’ve had several situations arise recently from a variety of clients and contacts related [...]
Published in "Association for Manufacturing Excellence", Vol 30, No 4, Winter Issue 2014. Drive a buzz about manufacturing by making these changes within your company. In doing so, your employees become your cheerleaders Eighty-seven percent of manufacturers and distributors are experiencing a skills gap, according to a skills gap [...]
Feedback can be invaluable; however, it can also be the opposite. As my HR mentor used to say, do not react to all feedback. Consider who is providing the feedback. Sometimes, people mean well and provide feedback; however, it is not appropriate or accurate. Sometimes, people are jealous, and [...]
A leader may be appointed by management but true influence and authority may emanate from the rank and file.Success begins and ends with leadership. Clearly, formal leaders are vital; however, it is important not to overlook the power of influence leaders. These folks are informal leaders who command significant [...]
Your business won’t thrive if you expect the worst. Instead, plan for the best outcome and watch it unfold. Are you planning for failure? I imagine no one thinks they plan for failure; however, I see it happen more than you'd think. Instead, plan for success, and success will [...]
Employees trust and follow proven leaders — those that motivate, communicate, and know what they’re talking about. As a tribute to my HR mentor who recently retired after a long and successful career in organizational development and HR (congrats Debra), I have to tip my hat (if I wore [...]
