Memorial Day is Monday, and we'll honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. We'll attend parades, picnics or other celebrations, as a way to remember and show our gratitude to all the soldiers who died for this great nation and to thank the vets and soldiers still with us for their service. It has me thinking a great deal about saying "Thank you." … [Read more...]
Boosting Self-Esteem is the Key to High Performance
Self-esteem is relatively scarce in the world and in your workplace. If you don't believe that, it's probably because: You have a healthy self-esteem and so you assume others do, or it never crosses your mind. You don’t have it, and are in denial, (or think you are the only one with weak or low self-esteem). Your people seem to have good self-esteem Self-esteem … [Read more...]
Hiding the Cheese (and Tearing Down Other Barriers That Make Change Hard)
I often say that facts dictate the need for change, and emotions create the barrier to it. Changing from one way of doing things (behavior) to a different one always involves loss, and loss triggers powerful negative emotions. You must understand and address those negative emotions to successfully influence change. I've often talked about about the power that having a weight … [Read more...]
Don’t Forget Your Manners When You Become a Leader
"Please." "Thank you." "Excuse me." "I'm sorry." Most of us were taught by our parents or other well-meaning adults to use those phrases liberally. Yet, says Keith Martino, author of Expect Leadership and head of CMI, a global consultancy that customizes leadership and sales development initiatives, “Simple as they sound, those phrases are often difficult for many people in the … [Read more...]
Disengagement is a Huge Problem, But YOU Can Fix It
The most recent Gallup "State of the Global Workforce" report tells us that 85% of employees are not engaged or actively disengaged at work, and it's costing $7 trillion in lost productivity. Is it possible that only 15% percent of your employees are engaged at work? If that's the case, how much is it costing you? As a manager, you have so much control over employee … [Read more...]
Inspire Employees to Take Pride in Their Work
Employees who take pride in their work are motivated, productive and pleasant to be around. They raise the overall morale of the workplace and inspire their co-workers. They happily go above and beyond requirements and expectations simply because their work makes them feel good. These four leadership practices will instill pride in all of your employees: Build anticipation for … [Read more...]
How to Rebuild Morale After Negative Events
Imagine these disheartening scenarios: Your department just suffered a round of layoffs and you need to rebuild morale. Your organization just lost a large contract and your staff is feeling deflated. A popular employee just quit and you are left to inspire others not to do the same. Those negative events and many others cause a boat load of managerial … [Read more...]
[Infographic]: 11 Ineffective Leadership Styles
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Our goal on the Bud to Boss blog is to share advice you can use to manage your employees in a way that maximizes their (and your) potential. At times, we have to take a deep dive into the types of behaviors that hurt their (and your) chances of success. This post is one of those. This infographic, put together by the folks at Colonial Life, details some of the worst leadership … [Read more...]
[Infographic]: Cost-Effective Perks to Attract (and Keep) Top Talent
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2016 is quickly coming to an end. As you finalize your plans for next year, don't forget to think about how you will attract new employees and retain the ones you have throughout 2017. After all, your employees are your greatest asset, and few things are as important as successful recruitment and retention when it comes to building a high-performing team and … [Read more...]
Challenge Yourself to Share Your Gratitude This (and Every) Month
Today is November 1 and the start of the month in which gratitude is top of mind. A popular exercise this time of year is to write down or share one thing each day for which you are truly grateful. Perhaps you've seen the trend on Facebook or social media. Or maybe your family creates a "Thankful Tree" or "Thankful Jar" each year. Take a 30-day challenge While I suggest … [Read more...]