The Whiner

A good day for this guy is when you give him another dirty job to complain about. Hanging ‘em with a gold rope makes their day! Everybody is always picking on them.

If he is on your team, meet with him in private. Ask why he is complaining all the time. If there is not a solid reason for it then he must be told that you don’t want to hear any more of it. He is damaging the morale of the entire group and you will not tolerate the disruptive behavior. At this initial stage, just make a note in your log.  Read the full article...

You are doing all the right things. Looking at the market the target company controls. Looking at the competition in their market area. Studying their product line. Assessing the quality of their buildings. Setting a value on their equipment.

So what’s missing here?

Warren Buffett said recently that when he invests in a company, he doesn’t pay attention to the management. My guess is that he has two thoughts. One is that he can change force changes in management anytime after he controls the company. The other is that he is assessing the present and potential future value of the company.  Read the full article...

In this section we will look at the different types of employees you will encounter as a leader. It is important that you recognize and deal with the problems some of them will bring to the workplace.

Let’s assume you have just taken over a leadership role in your organization. You walk through the work areas and things start to draw your attention. The work areas are sloppy. The team members seem the same way. There seems to be an, “I really don’t give a damn” attitude in the workplace.

So what should you do about it?  Read the full article...

Webster’s definition of a mentor is…a trusted counselor or guide.

What does that have to do with your role as a supervisor?

As a successful leader in your organization, you have an obligation to help others.

I don’t want to hear you say that you are a self-made person and you didn’t need any help to get where you are or take the stance of why should you help anyone else. Whether you want to admit it or not, you did not get to where you are at without help. It is now your turn to help someone else.  Read the full article...

When you see the CEO walking down the hall toward you, what is the first thought that goes through your mind? Is it her reputation? Is it the clothes he is wearing? Is it the expression on his face?

He is now near you. What, if anything, do you say? Good morning? Or just nod and look away?

Doesn’t your reaction depend upon the mental “Image” you have of the individual? Sure it does.

If it’s a “Class Act” image, you smile and really mean it when you say good morning.  Read the full article...