Implementing change usually means overcoming the resistance of others to changing. Ken Olsen, who was CEO of Digital Equipment Corporation back in 1977 once famously said “There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home.How short sighted was that? I would laugh at him now except that back in 2008, I bought… Read More >>
Bear Bryant Motivation
by Larry Johnson I’m a big believer in Bear Bryant Motivation and here’s why. I usually lead off my management workshops by having people brainstorm a list of words and phrases that describe the worst managers for whom they have ever worked. Invariably, the sin of “Takes credit for your work,” is mentioned. Yuk.… Read More >>
Truth To Power: Avoiding the Naked Emperor Syndrome
Speaking truth to power – definition: (Huffington Post) “Speaking truth to power means believing deeply in what you say and fighting every day to have that heard. It may not be popular; it means taking a risk, it means standing for something.” Alternate definition: having the guts to tell the truth about your company to… Read More >>
Improving Corporate Culture – Having an Accountability Conversation, Part 6
This is the 6th in the series of video blogs I’m doing on improving corporate culture by having an accountability conversation. Note: If you missed Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, and Part 5, you can watch them all before watching this video. What does “Having an accountability conversation” really mean? In our last session, we talked… Read More >>
Improving Corporate Culture – Cultivating Employee Accountability, Part 5
This is the fifth in a series of video blogs on improving your corporate culture by cultivating employee accountability. What a concept! In the first four sessions, we talked about the importance of being clear with your team about your expectations around accountability. What Can You Do as a Manager or Supervisor to Create an… Read More >>
Improving Corporate Culture – Employee Accountability, Part 4
This is the fourth in a series of video blogs on improving your corporate culture by cultivating employee accountability. If you missed Part 1 , Part 2, and Part 3, you can watch them both before watching this post. You can read the summary of the video below: Corporate Culture We’re looking for people who will… Read More >>
Improving Corporate Culture – Employee Accountability, Part 3
This is the third video in a series on improving corporate culture thru employee accountability. I will discuss specific expectations every manager should clarify with every direct and indirect report to establish accountability within your organization’s corporate culture. If you missed Part 1 and Part 2, you can watch them both before watching this post. … Read More >>
Improving Corporate Culture – Employee Accountability, Part 2
This is the second video in a series on building a corporate culture of employee accountability under the whole umbrella of corporate culture and how to improve your corporate culture. I will discuss the importance of managers clarifying expectations around professional practices like work habits, interpersonal effectiveness and ethical behavior to improve corporate culture person… Read More >>
Improving Corporate Culture – Employee Accountability, Part 1
How do we go about Improving Corporate Culture? The first video of a five-part series on creating a corporate culture of accountability on your team. I will discuss employee accountability and employee engagement ideas, strategies, motivation, retention and productivity. You can read the summary of the video below: I do a lot of management… Read More >>
Sexual Harassment: 5 Steps To Change the Culture
Recently, complaints about powerful men (and women) committing sexual harassment and abuse in the workplace have gone from a trickle to a torrent. After years of victims remaining silent about their mistreatment, they are finally speaking out in great numbers and I say bravo. It’s about time! But one has to ask why these victims… Read More >>