Do you hear that? Those sounds? It’s spring training and baseball is on its way back. I care because for many years baseball was my life. I coached Baseball at the collegiate and international professional level (Germany) for over fifteen years in total. Starting as a player and then transitioning into coaching after I was […]
Recognition
The 30 seconds your employees are itching for (especially millennials)
I’m a very busy college student. Balancing multiple jobs, going to school full time. You know, doing the whole “adulting” thing. So, the work/school days tend to be very exhausting. Even more so when you’re not getting recognized for the extra work. With the different jobs that I have, I’ve noticed that different businesses and […]
[VIDEO] This is what it means to be an effective manager
If you manage others (large groups or small) and you’ve thought to yourself “I’m missing something” then this video is for you. READ MORE: A LESSON IN CULTURE AND BRAND
Want your employees to follow you; Bond with them.
Any number of books and speakers (including me) will tell you that a leader’s responsibility is to manage change, set direction, inspire their teams, and the list goes on. Left from the list of “must do’s” is another mandate that a leader must take to heart. A leader must bond with everyone on the team. […]
Some Pizza and a thank you
In his upcoming book, Payoff: The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations, New York Times bestselling author and professor, Dan Ariely dives deep into what motivates us all. For employees, oddly enough, it could be as simple as some pizza and compliments. Ever wonder how effective those company pizza parties are? For me, they’re very effective. […]