Posts Tagged ‘managing people’
If you’re waiting for perfection, you’ll fail
There is never a lack of things to do for busy managers and employees. We will always face a constant push to stay ahead, to do more, to do better, to improve our outcomes despite the heavy work load we already face. It can be paralyzing and it often is. Very frequently, I hear people…
Read MoreHow managers can reduce (or create) dangers in the workplace
In workplaces, employees are always aware of dangers that lurk for them. Things like: Will a manager support a strong decision or opinion that I voice? Will the quality of my work be appreciated and valued? Will I have a job tomorrow? These are not unfounded concerns. Taking a wrong step at the wrong time with…
Read MoreHow to handle the office busybody
Ever had a co-worker that was a busybody? You know, that annoying person who was always sticking her (or his) nose into other people’s business? Did you ever want to tell them to butt out? There are better ways to handle the office busybody. And a recent visit with some interesting cows gave light to…
Read MoreFear has many looks and is stifling to employee productivity
Grace is always on guard. Any new sound, or unusual sight, whether real or imagined, haunts her. She is in overdrive to protect her safety, and probably mine, too. Animals have that instinct, especially those that live (or started out like Grace did) in an environment with constant unknown and life-threatening factors. It could be…
Read MoreWhat to do when you’ve had enough …
It’s early March and it is New England, so waking up to another snow storm is not a surprise, nor unusual. But that doesn’t make it less irritating for some people. The same holds true in our workplaces. Many of the things that happen on a daily basis shouldn’t surprise us. But it can still…
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