by admin | Dec 29, 2008 | Management Tips
In 1968, the Harvard Business Review (HBR) published Frederick Herzberg’s article, “One more time: how do you motivate employees?”. This is still one of the most widely read HBR articles ever. The most important paragraph in the article says:...
by admin | Dec 29, 2008 | Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Management Tips
In my last blog, I talked about Tip #4 for asking a good coaching question. Let’s look at Tip #5 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...
by admin | Dec 29, 2008 | Management Tips
It’s March….the most challenging month of the year for most people. Me included. I’m ready for sunshine and being warm outside, only to be taunted by cold days and mild snow flurries. And if that wasn’t bad enough, most people’s New Year...
by admin | Dec 29, 2008 | Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
“What do we do with Gen Y?” is being echoed daily on the internet, in the press and by the office water cooler. When I mention to friends that my next book is full of tips and tools to get the best out of Gen Y at work, I always get pulled aside for some...
by admin | Dec 29, 2008 | Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
Everyone wants to know how to effectively work with Gen Y. But before you can even work with them effectively, you need to understand them. Here are some fast facts: • Gen Y was born between 1982-2002. In comparison, Baby Boomers were born between 1943-1960 and Gen...
