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Managing change in our lives and in our businesses is vital in the modern environments in which we live. There is much to learn from that old and cantankerous Dickens character, Mr Ebenezer Scrooge himself...The truth is, although he had an outward persona of grumpiness, deep down somewhere there was a man with a heart, seeing his life drift away from him.We all do this to some extent - to hide away our true selves behind a veil of something we are more comfortable with. Sometimes we appear intimidating, cruel or even harsh. We avoid the intimacy we really seek, because of past experiences.For old Scrooge, this became clear with the visit of the three ghosts, as well as what I find the most scar
They have employees. Mr. X does a great job with the group of employees that closely matches his interests; however, he does a terrible job with the others. As we talk we see that there are no systems in place to set the employees up to succeed AND to make his job easier. As so often happens, employees hired in the early stages of a business become very much like part o
He was concerned with the direction a decision was leaning, Jon said on his voice mail. Could I meet him for lunch in the cafeteria before Friday's meeting to talk it through?As peer managers involved in policy implementation, our departments would be impacted by any direction taken. Friday's meeting was with the decision makers; a discussion of pluses, minuses, timetables and resources needed for three options under consideration.Over lunch, we discovered our alignment. Option one required mandatory overtime, organizational changes and significant resources to implement. I felt it would negatively impact the company by affecting morale, reducing productivity and impacting long-term profits. Jon concurred, expressing an even stronger vi
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In my coaching practice I find there are two types of practitioners: visual and linear. One is not better than the other and many people are combinations of the two. Both types accomplish great things. They just get there differently.
This article is about visual entrepreneurs who, frequently, find that their vision gets all mixed up. They start out on a straight path – know where they are going – but, after traveling that same path for awhile they suddenly start doing S curves. They veer off target. Their days get all mixed up. So many things happen at once that each day now feels like one long crisis. For a while they hold things together. But, sooner or later, they need a life jacket to help them swim safely to calmer waters where they can relax and regain their vision and purpose. And, most importantly, direction. For these people it is putting systems in place that allows them to walk the high road.
For example, I coach the owners of one company that has grown quite substantially each year since inception. They do many things right and want to be sure they don’t miss something that will trip them up in the future. They are a husband and wife team. He’s the visual and she is the linear. She works at their business part-time, while holding down a full-time corporate job. They are about to have a baby so they are truly intent on taking the temperature of their business.
They have employees. Mr. X does a great job with the group of employees that closely matches his interests; however, he does a terrible job with the others. As we talk we see that there are no systems in place to set the employees up to succeed AND to make his job easier. As so often happens, employees hired in the early stages of a business become very much like part of
THE 8 ASCENTS OF THE ULTIMATE LEADER (Continued from Part I) are the Psychological foundations of what makes a great Leader, they are...1. Master Your Rules of Engagement• In War, "Rules of Engagement" are what you do when you engage the enemy.• The enemy in this case is experience of when your surroundings don't match your perception of ‘what should be'• Psychological "Rules of Engagement" exist as reaction responses to these surroundings and the experiences, if you become more aware of what they are, you will have a foundation to influence your actions and reactions, you will Master your Rules of Engagement2. Increase Your Circle of Tolerance• This is the measure of your ability to deal with things "intelli
This article is about visual entrepreneurs who, frequently, find that their vision gets all mixed up. They start out on a straight path – know where they are going – but, after traveling that same path for awhile they suddenly start doing S curves. They veer off target. Their days get all mixed up. So many things happen at once that each day now feels like one long crisis. For a while they hold things together. But, sooner or later, they need a life jacket to help them swim safely to calmer waters where they can relax and regain their vision and purpose. And, most importantly, direction. For these people it is putting systems in place that allows them to walk the high road.
For example, I coach the owners of one company that has grown quite substantially each year since inception. They do many things right and want to be sure they don’t miss something that will trip them up in the future. They are a husband and wife team. He’s the visual and she is the linear. She works at their business part-time, while holding down a full-time corporate job. They are about to have a baby so they are truly intent on taking the temperature of their business.
They have employees. Mr. X does a great job with the group of employees that closely matches his interests; however, he does a terrible job with the others. As we talk we see that there are no systems in place to set the employees up to succeed AND to make his job easier. As so often happens, employees hired in the early stages of a business become very much like part o
Job-hunting is not the most exciting thing in the world but you can make it easier. The key is organization. Keep a record of companies you have applied and any contacts that may or may not have with them. One of the first things you need to do be creative in your resume writing.The appearance of your resume is of paramount importance. The most obvious fact is it needs to be neat and all items must be spelled correctly. Correct information is of paramount importance especially if the interviewer decides to check out your information. The format should be simple and plain. It should highlight your accomplishments.The quality of the paper you use to send out resumes should be of professional quality. Most job seekers use a paper that i
For example, I coach the owners of one company that has grown quite substantially each year since inception. They do many things right and want to be sure they don’t miss something that will trip them up in the future. They are a husband and wife team. He’s the visual and she is the linear. She works at their business part-time, while holding down a full-time corporate job. They are about to have a baby so they are truly intent on taking the temperature of their business.
They have employees. Mr. X does a great job with the group of employees that closely matches his interests; however, he does a terrible job with the others. As we talk we see that there are no systems in place to set the employees up to succeed AND to make his job easier. As so often happens, employees hired in the early stages of a business become very much like part o
If you are not sending pictures out with your press releases, you are missing a vital part of your PR campaign. As any editor will tell you, a release with a photo has a much higher chance of being used and could elevate your story from a few column centimetres on an inside page to a more prominent position and possibly the front page. Here are a few tips that could help:As an absolute minimum, ensure you have headshots of all people mentioned in your press releases and spokespeople representing your organisation, before you are asked for them by a journalist. Avoid white background studio shots.Your main spokespeople, CEO, directors
They have employees. Mr. X does a great job with the group of employees that closely matches his interests; however, he does a terrible job with the others. As we talk we see that there are no systems in place to set the employees up to succeed AND to make his job easier. As so often happens, employees hired in the early stages of a business become very much like part o
Ok. So you’ve decided it’s time to make a career move!Maybe you just got laid off. Or management is driving you crazy. Maybe you need to make more money. Or you’re anxious to advance yourself.Whatever your reasons, it’s critically important that you go into the job marketplace with your eyes wide open. If you haven’t been there recently, things have changed--a lot!For example, the expectations of employers are different from what they were just a few years ago. Formerly, it was enough to have a good resume with a strong employment track record of accomplishments. You could tell an employer what you used to do and hope that he/she would make the connection and see you as a valuable addition to the organization.Those
They have employees. Mr. X does a great job with the group of employees that closely matches his interests; however, he does a terrible job with the others. As we talk we see that there are no systems in place to set the employees up to succeed AND to make his job easier. As so often happens, employees hired in the early stages of a business become very much like part of the family. The owners become increasingly dependent on them as they become stretched in many different directions. How hard is it to discipline a member of your family? How hard is it to fire a dear friend? And, this is the predicament many new businesses get into and, worst of all, can’t figure out how to get off that track and onto a better one.
Enter the performance objective system. It starts with job descriptions – very detailed and precise (not so precise that it leaves no room for flexibility or the opportunity to create or add other duties). The goal is to help your employees truly understand their job responsibilities. Next come performance objectives – sitting down with the employee and setting parameters within which both the employee and the boss can measure performance. From there it is easy to have reviews. If the employee performs well both of them know exactly what to do. If the employee does not perform well, they still both know what that means and how to handle it. Think of the peace of mind this owner will have – no more struggling with how to handle a situation. The system is in place and you work it! It’s easy and so stress-free. Entire books are written on this system.
Another productivity thief often lies in not developing systems to accurately bill clients. “What!” you say? “Billing is the lifeblood of my business. If I don’t bill I don’t have cash flow. I can’t pay expenses or make payroll.” Nobody doesn’t bill! True? Sorry, false is the correct answer.
Many (lots) sole proprietors, especially visual types, fail to accurately keep track of their time as they do clients’ work. They
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