During one of my senior management coaching sessions last week, I posed the question: “So just what is it that makes a company successful?” I had the group whiteboard the exercise and brainstorm around it with some interesting results. For example: Unsurprisingly, the finance orientated managers talked about healthy cash flow; strong financial foundations; low […]
The Fine Art of Intuitive Management
As a young man obsessed with driving rapid sports cars (often far too rapidly,) I considered myself extremely fortunate to have my very own mechanic who would regularly tune my latest “beasts” to perfection. He was a genius, and to watch him go about his work – which was his obsession – was an honor and a privilege. […]
Today, More Than Ever, Managing Is All About Motivating
Don’t be under any illusion that right now, you absolutely have to give motivation priority. Don’t be mistaken, motivation makes a difference – a big difference. People perform better when they feel positive about their future. They are emerging from a place defined by fear, uncertainty and insecurity. You must: Recognize that active motivation is […]
Managing Is All About Motivating
It is a fact that we as managers should accept – our people perform better when they feel positive about their job. In my view, we absolutely must: Recognize that active motivation is necessary Resolve to spend regular time on it Not chase after magic formulae that will make it easy (there are none) Give […]