by admin | Feb 8, 2009 | Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
Everyone loves to multitask. Contrary to popular belief multitasking does not help productivity. The first efficiency loss is the time lost to mentally “switching” between tasks. Why? Two different things have to occur in our brains when we change tasks....
by admin | Jan 7, 2009 | Management Tips
Here’s one tip that will not only change how you communicate with your employees, but also improve your bottom line. Avoid the word “why” in your conversations. The word why is actually a request for justification. Consequently, the receiver of that...
by admin | Dec 29, 2008 | Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Management Tips
What is this thing called coaching?” I must get asked that question 10 times a day. I admit that coaching is a very vague term. When I say that I’m a certified coach, people ask if I coach sports teams. When I say that I actually coach business teams,...
by admin | Dec 29, 2008 | Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Management Tips
People always ask me, “What exactly is coaching and how is it different from any other conversation?” A coaching conversation is different from other conversations due to the amount of questions asked, and the type of questions asked. In general, a coach...
by admin | Dec 29, 2008 | Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Management Tips
In my last blog, I talked about Tip #1 for asking a good coaching question. Let’s look at Tip #2 today. Five Tips for Good Coaching Questions 1. Keep them Open 2. Keep them Short and Stupid 3. Keep them Advice-Free 4. Keep them Forward-Focused 5. Keep them...
