by Beth Strathman | Feb 16, 2017 | executive, leader, leadership, productivity, self-organization, time management
“Hey, Boss. Do you have a minute?” How many times a week do you hear that? It can be frustrating to hear those words when you were finally getting some momentum on your own projects. What can you do to maximize your own time at work by minimizing interruptions by your...
by Beth Strathman | Jul 16, 2016 | corporate culture, employee engagement, leadership, leadership skills, leadership training, management skills, management training, productivity, team
Tired of hearing about employee engagement or ready to give up? For some companies, it is an elusive concept that’s been around for decades. So, it’s telling that companies are still struggling to figure out the magic formula for attaining employee engagement nirvana....
by Beth Strathman | Oct 1, 2012 | assumptions, behavior, boundaries, business, communication, corporate culture, credibility, ego, feedback, influence, leader, leadership, leadership skills, management skills, micromanaging, performance, productivity, self-awareness, trust
“I feel like you’re intimidating and bullying me.” These are the words of a female employee during a meeting with her male supervisor, who intended to set expectations with her. The supervisor was taken aback and started to question his behavior. With stories of...
by Beth Strathman | Mar 19, 2011 | boundaries, communication, confrontation, leader, leadership, leadership skills, leadership training, management skills, management training, performance, performance reviews, productivity, self-awareness, women in leadership
Do you have employees who are poor performers or who don’t get along with others and who have been in your company for too long? Why? There is no reason why you should tolerate employees who continually produce substandard work, exhibit unsatisfactory attendance, or...
