by Steve Reissig | Apr 23, 2014 | Leadership articles
It takes more than a degree, more than being good at certain skills, more than being promoted to boss or manager to be a great leader. Yet many workers, no matter what level they are, do become the leaders companies are looking for. So why do some succeed while so...
by Leadership Consultant | Jan 6, 2014 | Leadership articles, Problem Solving Tips, Project Management Tips
Most people don’t get to choose their boss. You get moved into a job to help a manger and you soon realize just why everyone else has jumped ship – You now have a bosszilla! Yikes. But there are some techniques you can use to defuse the situation before a problem...
by Leadership Consultant | Dec 17, 2013 | Leadership articles
While performance and results are the drivers of business, what are the best ways to achieve these desired outcomes? An obvious choice is to hire individuals with the best background and qualifications. However, some supervisors and bosses forget about the importance...
by Leadership Consultant | Dec 7, 2013 | Leadership articles, Problem Solving Tips, Project Management Tips
After 25 years in training and organizational development and working with people from banking to mining, from manufacturing to office environments, I still find that the set of skills needed to work with people remains pretty constant: The leader needs to clearly...
by Leadership Consultant | Nov 25, 2013 | Leadership articles
When you hear the word ‘coach’, what comes first into your mind? Do you picture a basketball team with a man/woman shouting out directions? Or perhaps a football team with a man/woman pacing to and fro and calling out the names of the players? Coaching is...
by Leadership Consultant | Aug 26, 2013 | Leadership articles
1. Leadership is about making things happen If you want to make something happen with your life, in school, in your profession or in your community, do it. Perceived obstacles crumble against persistent desire. 2. Listen and understand the issue, then lead Time and...