How much attention are you paying to your LBOs? Do your managers know how to spot LBOs? And do your employees know if they are LBOs or are they just waiting to be discovered? An LBO is the person in your organization who doesn’t fit the usual profile of a high potential. They may be in a job that is…
Simma Lieberman Inducted Into Million Dollar Consultant® Hall of Fame Alan Weiss named San Francisco consultant, Simma Lieberman, as one of the 2010 inductees into the Million Dollar Consultant® Hall of Fame. Honorees are chosen from the participants in Alan Weiss’s Private Roster Mentor Program. Of the more than 1,000 people who have participated in the program worldwide, only 26…
Who Will Tell the Employees They’re Supposed to Like Gay People? Don’t waste time developing a culture change strategy unless you’re going to implement it throughout your organization. I was consulting with an organization that had launched a diversity and inclusion/culture change initiative. Previously, they had conducted an organizational culture assessment, made some changes, added domestic partner benefits, and had…
Here are four ways that senior management can help employees seriously manage stress and prevent burn-out, in order to create the workplace where people love to do their best work and customers love to do business. Relaxed, calm, patient employees = outstanding customer service= happy customers, return business and referrals for new business. This includes: 1- Set examples- don’t tell…
After conducting a recent organizational climate survey, I was struck by how many employees at all levels felt they were invisible to their managers. It seemed that there was a culture of “I just do my job and you should be glad you have one too.” When I probed further almost everyone said that their managers from first line…
What if your employees loved to do their best work? What if your customers enjoyed doing business with you so much that they not only remained loyal but also brought you new business? What if there were seven actions you could take without any or minimal investment to create a more dynamic workplace where employees love to go and customers…
This may be helpful advice as the holidays approach and people take time off. have found seven key ways in which taking time off can enhance a person’s work and career. Here are three of them. • When people are in the cycle of workaholism, they get exhausted and single minded. Taking time off is rejuvenating and we have more…
Holiday Stress Hotspot: Anticipation and Expectations Be realistic. Just because it’s the holiday season, family issues will not suddenly disappear and everything will not be perfect. Adjust your expectations. Expect a few bumps in the road at family events and gatherings and you’ll be better able to deal with them. Relish traditions. Focus on those little traditions that evoke positive…
Holiday Stress Hotspot #3: A Lack of Time Complete your gift shopping early. This will relieve you of one of the biggest time stresses during the holidays. Refuse Invitations. You don’t have to go to every party you’re invited to. If party going becomes a chore or exhausting, step back and slow down the pace. Take time for yourself. With…
Holiday Stress Hotspot #2: Holiday Expenses Set a budget, and stick to it. Don’t buy gifts that you’ll spend the rest of the year trying to pay off. Think of alternative ways to give gifts (set up a gift exchange, make some handmade gifts or foodstuffs). Choose inexpensive ways of entertaining and enjoying. Have a potluck party instead of providing all the…
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