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July 30, 2020July 30, 2020

How To Gain the Respect Of Experienced Employees As A New Leader

Becoming a new leader is an intimidating process. Compound that with the feeling that the experienced staff on your team are sizing you up and waiting to see what you do. It’s time to shine, you can do this! You just need to take a moment and plan out your strategies to learn and integrate into the team. Here is how to gain the respect of experienced employees as a new leader.

July 24, 2020February 15, 2021

How To Coach Employees Who Think They Know Everything

Have a know-it-all on your team? There is no mistaking this employee’s approach to tasks – they barrel through without getting feedback from the rest of their team. If they are not as great as they think they are: this causes overall quality concerns and frustration from the rest of their team. It’s also difficult to provide feedback to a know-it-all because they are so sure they are right. Here are tips for how to coach employees who think they know everything.

July 16, 2020July 16, 2020

Want To Increase Productivity and Decrease Stress? Try Letting Tasks Go!

increase productivity by letting tasks go

When you keep getting asked to do more with less, productivity is a hot topic these days. We are trying to “do it all” by balancing a demanding job, mentoring others, and most likely some continuing education (you’re here, aren’t you?). Despite all of our attention to all of the tasks in our professional life – we never feel caught up. What if we could get caught up and increase productivity by letting go of some of the tasks on that to do list?

July 12, 2020July 12, 2020

How To Give An Authentic Compliment As A Leader That Will Boost Your Team

The power of a genuine compliment is under utilized. A well placed ‘job well done’ can go a long way boosting an employee’s confidence. Here is how to give an authentic compliment as a leader.

July 4, 2020July 4, 2020

How to Give Feedback To A Defensive Employee So They Will Listen

When you try to give feedback to an employee, is it always someone else’s fault? The employee will always have a reason for their issue, co-workers to point the finger at, or leadership to blame for their poor behavior. This type of employee is a challenge because they are not receptive to feedback and they really push back and get upset at any critiques. It’s essential that they both hear your message and recognize that improvements need to be made. Here is how to give feedback to a defensive employee so that they will listen.

June 26, 2020June 29, 2020

Tips For Dealing With Easily Offended Employees

I will admit, it is always tempting to procrastinate on having conversations with someone who is easily offended when you know that any criticism will be blown out of proportion. There are bound to be people in your life – and on your team, that are “just like that” when it comes to taking criticism or perceived slights that their leaders or coworkers may inadvertently make. Here are some tips for dealing with easily offended employees and how to coach your team in dealing with an easily offended coworker.