The 'Control' in the management mnemonic POLC works best for numbers and systems, not people. And, there happens to be no C in leadership.😁 Tradition dictates that leadership be about you. Your vision, you calling the shots, and you making your employees carry out your vision. Oh, how I don't like the word 'employee'. On the other hand is transformational leadership. This is … [Read more...]
Do You Inspire Trust at Work?
Trust is a popular buzzword in the workplace today. Organizational management gurus are quick to tell us that workplace trust is an essential ingredient for improving profitability and building an engaged employee culture. How can you inspire trust among your employees? It starts with the leadership. Here are three tips to help you inspire trust at work: 1. Model respect … [Read more...]
Is Your Marketing Authentic?
Blog from Maribeth Kuzmeski of Red Zone Marketing Do you think politicians are authentic? How about financial advisors? What about the way you present your business? Do you take an approach that is genuine to who you are? Many people assume that their marketing has to be a hard push to get people to take action. Relying on tactics that strike fear in their audience … [Read more...]