Everywhere I look, I see leadership and coaching lessons. Even my latest technology gadget – the Fitbit! As a coach are you helping people set goals and find valuable and easy ways to track progress? @KevinEikenberry (Click to Tweet) You can learn more about the Remarkable Coaching workshops here. If you have a question that
Just this morning, in a coaching conversation, I asked a question that, as stated by the other person, was exactly what would help them past their obstacle. I’m gratified that I could help. The same question, without trust between the other person and me, might have fallen flat. The intention and purpose of our questions,
This is a guest post by Catherine Welborn, business editor and writer. Is business casual going too far in your department? How employees dress can reflect negatively on your organization, department and even you, as the manager. You can ensure that employees are making a positive impression by setting a few ground rules. But how
A mentor can provide a huge advantage to any business person, especially a new manager or supervisor. Fortunately, you’re not out of luck if your organization doesn’t automatically set you up with one. We had the opportunity to talk with Paul McDonald, senior executive director at Robert Half Management Resources. He provided some great insight
Since 1931, the Yankees have played in the World Series 39 times and have won the championship 26 times. How has this team become such an unbeatable colossus? A large part of its success is due to recruitment practices like these: Establishing high standards. The Yankees have developed a list of organizational competencies—the measurable skills,
This is a guest article by Andrew Sobel. It’s that very special time of the year when many Americans are receiving invitations to their annual office holiday party. If you’re one of them, you’ll probably look forward to the event with great excitement—until you start to recall the blunders of years past. Like the time
What is the most important thing for a boss to do well? Ask for and value employee input, according to a survey by the leadership training firm Fierce Inc. Eighty percent of the corporate executives and employees it surveyed put that at the top of their list. “Everyone wants to be seen and heard,” said
Here are questions that several real-world managers use to encourage job candidates to reveal their true personalities: “What is your dream job? Describe it.” Brian Kautz of Arnold Logistics believes that the answer to that question gives him insight into the types of tasks people like. But, he says, be wary of candidates who disingenuously
When you’re facing an overwhelming pile of résumés to review, don’t focus on picking promising candidates right away. Instead, try to eliminate the weak ones first. Consider rejecting outright any résumés without the following characteristics: Flawless presentation. Look for correct spelling, grammar and attention to detail. Paper résumés must be on professional, heavyweight stock. Customized
Continue to help employees develop their careers as a way to improve both productivity and retention. Employees who feel stagnant are unlikely to contribute to moving the organization forward. When people are growing, their loyalty increases—plus, they perform better. Here are simple strategies to keep employee growth continuous: Hold short workshops. Ask employees who excel
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