Putting Paperwork before “Peoplework”

Putting Paperwork before “Peoplework”

Both paperwork and peoplework are important. However, paperwork should be a means to the end. The end is peoplework! Signs of a Paper Pusher Consider people as interruptions. Tend to run over people (insensitive). Not good listeners.  Impatient, tend to say, “Out with...
#1 Leadership Hang-up

#1 Leadership Hang-up

The number one leadership hang-up is top-down leadership. This pattern happens when the leader acts like a dictator. They bark orders to the people under them and expect everyone to jump.   Let me suggest a better way of leading. It is called servant leadership....
Alignment Before Assignment

Alignment Before Assignment

The vast majority of organizations never discuss alignment when hiring people. Will the potential hire align with: 1.  The company’s mission 2.  The culture 3.  Values 4.  Philosophy  A job description details the assignment of a new hire. But without alignment with...
Five Surprising Time Wasters

Five Surprising Time Wasters

Time Waster #1   Worrying     You waste time when worrying about: Past failures or mistakes What people think Tomorrow, next week and next month Time Waster #2 Planning for the Future   There is nothing wrong with planning for the future but don’t...