Happy New Year to all of you and I hope 2011 brings success and pride to all of you. As the economy slowly turns around and our organizations begin to regroup, one thing for sure will be challenging: keeping our current team in tact. All around me I keep hearing about disillusioned employees waiting to jump and seize a better work opportunity. Knowing that we have held onto outstanding performing employees due to the poor job market, should be a wake-up call to all of us. Have you asked yourself, “What will I do if my strong team members decide to go to another organization when jobs begin to open?” How well prepared are you to keep your talent?
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One of the most important attributes for a great leader is the ability to remain positive even when a firm is experiencing a downturn and the future may require some tough decision-making. Do not underestimate the value of creating a positive environment for you and everyone around you. In “Positive Leadership: Strategies for Extraordinary Performance”, Kim Cameron encourages leaders to develop a positive climate, positive relationships and positive communication.
Positive Climate
Creating a workplace that is open to new ideas and welcoming to all of the team members helps to mold a positive atmosphere. Regular meetings with the team need to be conducted, where objectives are clearly set and tasks fairly… Continue reading
One of the biggest challenges for businesses today is integrating the Gen Y twenty-somethings into a Baby Boomer culture. In fact, many of the leaders in today’s companies are part of the Baby Boomer group, with definite work ethics and a standard of high achievement. The Gen Y’ers approach their careers in a different way. They want greater work/life balance and possibly more freedom and constant feedback in their jobs. They were the generation raised on a reward system, receiving certificates, trophies and m&m’s for each of their achievements. Baby Boomers believed in delayed gratification and were willing to wait for their turn for success. So what can leaders and organizations do to bridge this gap?
According to Tina Paparone, who wrote an article for Under 30 CEO, “The… Continue reading | 1 Comment
When hiring new people for your organization, it is important to decide what would make a great team member. Asking the right questions always depends on knowing what you are looking for. Deciding on the necessary qualities of a new addition to your company can be the key to finding the perfect fit and balance to your present team.
Meridee A. Moore, founder of Watershed Asset Management was interviewed recently in the NY Times about how she hires new employees. What caught my attention was that she always asks the candidate if they have ever been in anyone’s wedding party. She feels that if the person’s answer is yes, it means that they are trusted by at least one person in the world. What a great way to find… Continue reading
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