There’s management, and then there is micro management. Which method do you use? More important, which method would those you lead and manage say you use?
Many people who think they are being effective managers are shocked to learn their actions are stifling growth and creativity.
This brief video draws five comparisons between the less effective micro managers and true managers. Please watch, then share your own comparisons.
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Have you ever seen a business caught in the crossfire between management and employees? It’s not pretty. It’s distracting, and most of all, it’s damaging to customers.
Employees are more powerful than you may think. First, there’s more of them than the boss. Second, their interaction dictates a company’s culture.
When one relationship goes sour, it’s easy for more to follow. You’ve seen it before. In a heartbeat, a business goes from running like a Swiss watch to running like a failed banana republic.
The trick is to focus on culture management instead of employee management. These simple action steps will show you how.
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One of my favorite causes is Kiva. To help promote them and to do something a little different for the holiday season, I’ve posted a special video expressing my gratitude for the opportunities entrepreneurship provides.
Watch this video, and then comment on this page for a chance to win one of two $50 gift certificates to Kiva.org.
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In over a decade of coaching, I have never once found a small and growing business that doesn’t have at least one gorilla in it. And that gorilla is both a great blessing and a great curse to the business owner.
In this brief video I’ll help you identify the “gorilla” in your business, and show you two powerful action steps you can use to regain control, improve performance and boost morale.
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Got enough meetings on your schedule? What if someone walked through your door, right now, and told you they want to have another company meeting. How would you feel? More important, what would you DO?
In this brief video, I share the four vital questions you should ask before you schedule another meeting. This will help you determine whether another meeting is necessary–or not.
Incidentally, you can get instant, full access to the entire Effective Meetings course on lynda.com–free for seven days–if you go to http://DaveCrenshaw.com/free.
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