The Coaching Habit Summary
Quick Summary A team member comes to you with a problem and you give them a solution. And you wonder why your day consists of constant interruptions from your team looking for help. The Coaching Habit. Say Less, Ask More & Change The Way You Will Lead Forever by...
Dear New Manager. Don’t Compare Yourself To Others
I used to be good at my job. As a new manager, have you ever thought that? You were good. Good enough to get the promotion to management. But this step up the ladder wasn’t just about getting through the interview process. Your head is now spinning with...
Being A New Manager Can Be LONELY! (Here’s how to change that)
You’re a new manager and I’m going to allow you a couple of minutes to feel sorry for yourself. Let’s get it out there. Being a new manager can be lonely, can’t it? I bet you thought about a lot of things when you got promoted. The new responsibilities, managing a...
How To Stop Your Employee Looking For A New Job
Have your team returned to work with enthusiasm and vigour? Or have they come back with a new year’s resolution and a freshly updated resumé? How do you stop your employee looking for a new job? ‘So how’s the job going?’ asks Joe’s aunt over drinks two days before...
Struggling To Attract Great Candidates? This Could Be Why…..
Your team are happy, right? You all work hard, achieve great things, have some fun. There's some banter, a feeling of being part of something good? I wonder if I would get that impression if I read the job ad you are posting right now. Because this is what I picture...
What Makes Us Feel Good About Our Work? – Watch of the Week
What Makes Us Feel Good About Our Work from Dan Ariely Quick Summary: Well, motivation is not just about money. And it's not about enjoying the work you do either. Dan Ariely walks through experiment results that show how important it is that people feel a sense of...
The 10 Most Popular Posts About Employee Engagement This Month
Sometimes it is hard to keep on top all the great information out there on a day to day basis. And although the internet can suck away time before you can gasp 'it's 3pm already', it can also be a source of speedily consumed knowledge. So I thought I would give you...
Want To Stop Your New Hires Leaving? Do This One Thing
Can I let you into a secret? There's one thing you can do that will make your new hire feel incredible. And it's a secret because very few employers do this so your new hire won’t expect it. Good news on both front to make your new hire feel like a million dollars...
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Summary
Quick Summary The main premise in The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is that teams are inherently dysfunctional because they are made up of naturally imperfect human beings. This book highlights, primarily by way of a fable, the five steps that need to be taken to...
Help! My New Hire Broke My Team
Your team has been ticking over just fine. In fact, it’s got to a point where you don’t worry about the people stuff anymore. And then you hire a new member of staff. You thought you’d got it right. You made the introductions. Heck, you even took them out for...