Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 27, 2010

We were productive to no end! Also, I remember a time when I worked for a big University. Our team was very focused and hard-working but also enjoyed each other very much and it made a HUGE difference in the quality and scope of our work. Thanks for the mention and for the great post.

Open-book 248

Open-book Resistance Follow-up Greenleaf 248

Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 26, 2010

Consider how Apple has been able to capitalize on the first I-Pod with additional, similar products that capitalize on its attractive design and user interface features. Communicate the successes: Having some successes and communicating them will energize your organization to step up to the plate on additional creative efforts.

Creativity 183

Creativity Influence Innovation Brainstorming 183

Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 2, 2010

Tanveer Naseer helps leaders’ to protect their blind side with tips on how to ease someone back into the team after an absence in Helping Employees Regain Their Productivity After A Prolonged Absence. Lessons from Gilbert and Sullivan.

Leadership Development 220

Leadership Development Development Leadership McCarthy 220

Your Voice of Encouragement

JUNE 3, 2011

The first step is to identify your core competencies. After establishing a core strengths list, identify what each skill looks like at its healthy and overuse levels. You may wish to ask your coworkers or manager, “What do I do that allows me to be an effective contributor to the organization?”

360-Degree Feedback 67

360-Degree Feedback Core Competence Analysis Open-book 67

Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 20, 2010

The thankyou doesn’t cost the company anything and consider the benefits in productivity and loyalty! Giving the team credit for a job well done is not a common thing done by leaders these days. When I have been thanked in the past I am so ready to work harder. I have thanked those that helped me be successful.

Blog 206

Blog Greenleaf Maslow Open-book 206

Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

Greg helps gang members who are looking for a way out to become productive members of society through the motto, “nothing stops a bullet like a job&#. Gang related deaths in the area of LA where Homeboy resides have declined by 75% since the bakery opened in 1992 and the LA police believe that Homeboy played a significant role in this.

Collins 188

Collins Blog Greenleaf Maslow 188

Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 27, 2010

The power to communicate is the key to forging productive relationships. A simple change of tactic can bring you from “you have a problem with your piece of the product,&# to “I could be wrong, but it seems there’s a problem with the piece you worked on.&# Your comments and answers to the questions are most welcome!

Self-aware 140

Self-aware Blog Learning-by-Doing Greenleaf 140

Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 31, 2010

I especially enjoy working with groups of people and getting them to talk together and learn from each other and to find ways to work together more productively. I am passionate about working with people who have a desire to grow; the kind of people that understand that their success in life and work is up to them.

Skills 181

Skills Books Blog Mentor 181

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

On this Labor Day, I give homage to those who shaped my own early career: Mom: Who taught me the art of domestic engineering: how to wash dishes, vacuum floors, make beds, and do the laundry with a sense of pride in the finished product.

Influence 174

Influence Blog Bottom-up Learning-by-Doing 174

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

I agree it is hard to confront your boss and it is even harder to go over your boss but it can hurt the organization and its productivity. Davor Milicevic: September 20, 2010 at 8:57 pm Bad leadership has to be confronted. If someone makes bad decisions you cannot hope that will change.

Leadership 150

Leadership Follow-up Blog Greenleaf 150

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

At my last job, even as my supervisors were mainly focused on efficiently fulfilling tasks, such as acquiring products and delivering orders, they were open to helping us and allowed us to grow as workers. Among my colleagues, we saw the good intent of everyone to produce their best work, while we rushed to fill orders.

Cooperrider 169

Cooperrider Leadership Altman Blog 169

Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Having a manager who can positively inspire her employees creates a positive and productive atmosphere. I have run into many leaders that will describe their views and opinions and act completely different. I think the next step is for employees to find the inspiration within themselves and use it to inspire the people around them.

How To 222

How To Definition Blog Follow-up 222

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

This concept has really helped my collegues and I to be more productive as well as more satisfied. Ricky Medina: September 19, 2010 at 2:40 pm Hello Mary Jo, Great post. Sometimes you have to go slow in the beginning in order to move faster later on. By taking the extra time up front, we can identify areas where we can support each other.

Blog 124

Blog Greenleaf Maslow Follow-up 124

Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Even an unpleasant task can be handled in a way where everyone may not like the outcome, but at least be accepting (another inclusive ing) of the considerations that went into the decision.

Leadership 257

Leadership Blog Learning-by-Doing Follow-up 257

Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Because my peers understand and respect my personality differences as well as differences in communication styles, we have a much more productive working relationship. In short, our cohesion as a unit improved and this has since driven proficiency and productivity higher.

Bottom-up 177

Bottom-up Short-term Executive Coaching Open-book 177