December 11, 2012 – What a sad thing it is to see weary employees, weakened and cheerless from ineffective management…

 

Today's Wishes:

As a leader and manager,

1.     Nurture your team members to inspire energy and a bountiful desire to perform well

2.     Reach out to others and be the guiding force to enliven spiritless and disheartened individuals

3.     Grow and nurture your team, as if caring for a most precious and beautiful flower

 

December 9, 2012 – An effective leader and manager…

In today’s business environment, the value of an effective leader and manager is priceless.

Today's Wishes:

As a leader and manager,

1.     Inspire your team members into alignment with the company’s vision

2.     Give your team members insight into big picture issues such as company direction, market trends and competitive positioning

3.     Channel corporate resources to capitalize on opportunities

 

December 4, 2012 – The best company to work for?

 What is your wish list for the best company to work for?   

What comprises the definition of the best company to work for?    

Today's Wishes:

Let’s begin a Wish List for the best company to work for:

1.     Appreciation of employees

2.     Respect and consideration of employees

3.     Employees growing and flourishing

4.     Employees obtaining maximum growth opportunities

5.     Employees aspiring to achieve and accomplish

6.     An expectation of excellence in all aspects

What are your Wishes for the best company to work for? 

November 28, 2012 – Thriving on Praise and Recognition

Don’t you like to feel special and appreciated? 

As a manager, giving thanks and praise to your team members goes a long way. 
Praise and recognition boosts morale, and increases interest in job performance. 

Today's Wishes:

As a leader and manager,

1.     Give thanks for a job well done  

2.     Recognize team members for their efforts and strengths

3.     Be a true cheerleader for your team members, they will score BIG for the team!

November 9, 2012 - Be Optimistic

Are you an optimist?  Do you anticipate the best possible outcome?

Today's Wishes:

1. Spread your confident energy to your team members
2. See creativity and productivity in others
3. Expect great results
4. Keep cheerfulness in your heart

November 4, 2012 - Leadership, most powerful force

Leadership is indeed a most powerful force - most powerful force on the earth?

Leadership is what moves, directs, engages, impacts, and influences a group of people.   

Today's Wishes:

As a leader,

1. strive for the best interests of others
2. have excellent communication amongst your members
3. mentor individual personality strengths to ensure success
4. do not fulfill your own agendas at the expense of others
5. do not focus on personal gain by using manipulative leadership styles

 

November 3, 2012 - People Come First

As a manager, you can  make a difference in the lives of the individual(s) that report to you.
You have a direct impact in your employees' work satisfaction, which correlates to increased levels of productivity and efficiency.

Today's Wish:

Develop Team Spirit - give praise, thanks, and recognition.