Results and productivity are higher when people are committed to their work, and higher levels of commitment or engagement increase job satisfaction, safety performance and focus, while reducing on-the-job stress and turnover. But how does a new leader increase employees' commitment? Isn't that something employees have to do for themselves? Actually, both you and employees play … [Read more...]
How to Influence Others to Get Results
I was recently asked, How do I influence others to want to be better and recognize where growth needs to occur? It's an important question and one that I know many others have. The shortest answer is two-fold: Influence them by improving yourself everyday Spur their recognition through solid, ongoing coaching. Let me say a bit more. First of all, you … [Read more...]
The Power of Expectations
John Steinbeck, the great author, said it as well as it can be said: "It is the nature of man to rise to greatness if greatness is expected of him." The opposite is true too. That is perhaps the most important, yet most often overlooked, key to your success as a leader. If you want to achieve great results (and why would you want anything less?), you must expect great … [Read more...]
Pull Meetings Out of the Weeds
Having grown up on a farm, I know a little bit about getting in the weeds. And I know when you find yourself there, especially if the weeds are thick and tall, the going gets tough and you might even lose your way. I don’t know about your office, but my experience is that this happens in meetings all the time for a variety of reasons. Meeting attendees can become bogged down … [Read more...]
FAQ Series: Helping New Leaders Be Successful
Making the transition from co-worker to supervisor is challenging. And whether it's you making the transition or you have new supervisors who are making the transition, I have 4 tips to help anyone navigate this situation more successfully and less stressfully. Check it out in the video below. https://youtu.be/Mc-VeJXt48Q?rel=0&showinfo=0 Tweet it out: One of the best … [Read more...]
Learn From All Your Experiences, Even the Truly Rotten Ones
The Vash Young quote “Any experience can be transformed into something of value" should hold special meaning for new leaders. After all, you will definitely experience your ups and downs as you manage the challenges of being a leader, and it can be easy to lose sight of the value of your experiences, especially when times are difficult or painful. As a leader, … [Read more...]
8 Uncommon Approaches to Better Presentations
When you accepted your leadership role, did you ever imagine that you'd be giving so many presentations to so many different people? If you have public speaking anxiety, the task can feel daunting, or even downright nightmarish. The fear of bombing in front of upper management or embarrassing yourself in front of your new team can be debilitating. The good news is that with … [Read more...]
FAQ Series: Is There Such a Thing as Positive Criticism?
Yes, there really is such a thing as positive criticism and these four tips will help you give this feedback more effectively. Check it out in the video below. https://youtu.be/nN-TCCLIsSY?rel=0&showinfo=0 Tweet it out: The best coaches can give criticism in a way that is caring and kind - without the message being lost. @BudtoBoss … [Read more...]
What Leaders Can Learn From Watching the Super Bowl
If you are like a lot of people, you will be watching the Super Bowl this weekend. Whether at a party, or home alone, whether you are a true fan of the game or of the Broncos or Panthers, or are just watching for the commercials, the Super Bowl is more than a chance to relax, root, eat or spend time with friends. The Big Game offers you a leadership learning … [Read more...]
FAQ Series: How to Reprimand Without Offending
Today's question is this: How can I reprimand without offending? And before I can answer that question, I think it's important that we look at the meaning of that word: REPRIMAND. This provides some important insights into the answer for us as leaders. Check out today's video to learn more! https://youtu.be/gS4LPztTgAg?rel=0&showinfo=0 Tweet it out: We can be clear about … [Read more...]