If you've ever doubted whether or not you should call that meeting...Kevin has the question that will give you the definitive answer. https://youtu.be/55c44vi6jI0?rel=0&showinfo=0 Tweet it out! Before you meet ask yourself - is a meeting the best way to achieve my goal? If not, don't schedule that meeting! @KevinEikenberry … [Read more...]
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Best of Bud to Boss FAQ Video Series
The Best of the Bud to Boss FAQ Video Series Below you will find our most popular episodes of the Bud to Boss FAQ Video Series. In this series, we address the questions and challenges that new supervisors face including how to handle difficult conversations, how to communicate with people who have different communication styles than yours and so much more! Check out the … [Read more...]
FAQ Series: Helping New Leaders Be Successful
Making the transition from co-worker to supervisor is challenging. And whether it's you making the transition or you have new supervisors who are making the transition, I have 4 tips to help anyone navigate this situation more successfully and less stressfully. Check it out in the video below. https://youtu.be/Mc-VeJXt48Q?rel=0&showinfo=0 Tweet it out: One of the best … [Read more...]
FAQ Series: Is There Such a Thing as Positive Criticism?
Yes, there really is such a thing as positive criticism and these four tips will help you give this feedback more effectively. Check it out in the video below. https://youtu.be/nN-TCCLIsSY?rel=0&showinfo=0 Tweet it out: The best coaches can give criticism in a way that is caring and kind - without the message being lost. @BudtoBoss … [Read more...]
FAQ Series: How to Reprimand Without Offending
Today's question is this: How can I reprimand without offending? And before I can answer that question, I think it's important that we look at the meaning of that word: REPRIMAND. This provides some important insights into the answer for us as leaders. Check out today's video to learn more! https://youtu.be/gS4LPztTgAg?rel=0&showinfo=0 Tweet it out: We can be clear about … [Read more...]
FAQ Series: How to Give Feedback to Friends Who Now Report to You
In a previous post, I offered five tips for giving feedback in a non-threatening way. While those tips are good in general and will help you in any coaching conversation, there is a specific situation that calls for some extra care – coaching and offering performance feedback to friends who now report to you. There are a number of ways that this particular coaching … [Read more...]
FAQ Series: Three Biggest Questions for New Supervisors to Ask on their First Day
As a new supervisor, it's hard to know where to start... Let me help you out. Ask these three questions right away to help you succeed as a new supervisor. https://youtu.be/LeQKH1vAVpg?rel=0&showinfo=0 Tweet it out: Better results come from asking the right questions and acting on the answers. @BudtoBoss In the Bud to Boss workshop, we help set new supervisors up for … [Read more...]
FAQ Series: How Can I Unify My Team?
Here are four tips to help unify your team - whether they've worked together for years or not! https://youtu.be/SqZQg7SX3ks?rel=0&showinfo=0 Tweet This: Building team unity starts with you defining the unifying principles and behaviors you desire. In the Bud to Boss workshop, we address motivating and leading your team to higher performance. We address how to increase … [Read more...]
FAQ Series: Motivating a Blue Collar Team
Need ideas for unifying and motivating a blue collar team? Check out this video for helpful tips to influence and inspire. (And yes, they'll work for ANY team!) https://youtu.be/a-JWQ2-H8Vs?rel=0&showinfo=0 Tweet This: Motivation is internal. As leaders we can persuade, influence and inspire others; but not motivate them. In the Bud to Boss workshop, we address … [Read more...]
FAQ Series: The Best Way to Communicate with Others
Would you like a simple communication short-cut? Would you like to know the single, best way to communicate with other people? The good news is that there is a simple answer... The best way to communicate with others is the way that is easiest for them to receive and interpret your intended message. The bad news is that this simple answer is actually quite difficult to … [Read more...]