The most important question to ask after 40!

The most important question to ask after 40!

Empty work Have you ever had work which was empty? Perhaps you were successful as society might view. Perhaps you had a nice job title, made good money, owned lots of material things and even a good family and social life. Yet, deep inside when you went to sleep at...
Planning as a system

Planning as a system

What is a system? A system is comprised of many processes. These processes have ins and outs. Processes have starts and stops. They can be mature, or developing. Some of them work smooth and some have multiple broken links. It can be helpful to look upon management...
The Top 10 Ways to Lead Others

The Top 10 Ways to Lead Others

1. Listen first, speak second. (People provide great information when you have the patience to listen) 2. Look for what is working well and encourage more of it! (Great leaders enable their people to build confidence in themselves.) 3. Provide feedback not evaluation....
10 steps which may change your work and your life!

10 steps which may change your work and your life!

1. No time I hear from people many times that they don’t have time to think about what they should do with regards to their work. My response is usually, they cannot afford to not take the time. It’s your life. It only changes when you do. 2. Each new day...
The Ten Best Ways to Lead through coaching

The Ten Best Ways to Lead through coaching

1. Ask lots of questions. It worked for Socrates and it can work for you. 2. Have more empathy. Putting yourself in the shoes of a subordinate will change your perspective. 3. Walk around a lot and be more visible. This produces more brief coaching moments which are...

Why motivating others doesn't work

Incorrect starting point Almost everywhere you turn there seems to be another rewards based incentive program to motivate people. This approach can work short term only for people who don’t like their work. But with the time these people will only demand larger...

The top 10 reasons why YOUR work should be joyful!

1. Life moves fast and work will consume the majority of your hours in your life. Use them wisely and your life will be fulfilled and meaningful. 2. If you choose work which best fits you, you can generate happiness from your work which can last a lifetime. 3. Your...

The Importance of Self-Awareness

What is self-awareness? This is unknown territory for many. In school we are seldom taught to do deep reflection. As we get older and become adults we get caught in the cycle of productivity and consumption. As a result self reflection becomes something to be avoided...

Management As A System

What is a system? A system is comprised of processes, some important, some not so important. A process has a start and a stop, an in and an out. You know you have a process when you can flow chart it on a piece of paper. A process has a certain state. It is mature and...