Phil Strazzula is the founder and director of Select Software Reviews (SSR). Phil’s work focuses on the human resources sector. During my interview with Phil for The Teamwork Advantage podcast, we talked about the [...]
Tom Ziglar, son of the late motivational speaker Zig Ziglar and President of Zig Ziglar Corporation, just released his book, The Ten Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times. In it, he identified ten leadership virtues [...]
There are two ways to motivate employees, extrinsically and intrinsically. Just as we all have different personalities, the things that motivate us are equally different.
If only team leaders could get sage, concrete leadership advice from a wiser, older version of themselves on how to pull a team together and get them to perform! Oh wait – you’ve got me, and I have the answers.
Work teams aren’t monoliths: They’re comprised of individuals, each with their own way of doing things and their own personalities. A critical team leadership skill is developing an awareness of the role that personality plays in doing an exemplary job.
How often have you sat in a meeting led by an upper-level manager or even a CEO who concluded the meeting by saying, “Feel free to come to me with any questions; my door [...]
These days, it seems that fewer companies are encouraging after-work team building. Employees and leaders alike would rather spend their free time with their families or just relaxing after work.
Recognizing the achievements of your team members pays back real dividends in terms of team cohesiveness, trust and performance. How you recognize those achievements can also have an effect as you motivate your team.
Remote working and flexible scheduling are increasingly being incorporated into companies at all levels. Some companies still use remote work and flex time as “rewards” for good performance. While that can make for a good incentive, these work options can be used to improve performance and make for better employees.
“Everybody wants respect. In their own way, three-year-olds would like respect, and acknowledgement, in their terms.” – Aretha Franklin Into even the best teams, a little conflict will come. It’s unavoidable when a group [...]
