John Manning's Blog, page 17

Build a Better Vision With Purpose and Alignment���

You want to move forward and succeed with your goals. Yet it can be tough if you dont have a solid vision to which youre aspiring to achieve. Organizations without a clearly defined vision are like ships sailing without a destination.

Ready to Better Your Leadership? ���

Is this the year to up your leadership competency? Studies show that theres immense value in leadership programs, not just value related to developing the leader but for the benefit of building up your people and your organizations bottom line.

Delegate! Delegate! Delegate! (But How???)���

Delegation enables leaders to empower and develop their peoples skills, abilities and, ultimately, passion for their jobs. It can be challenging, particularly if youre a leader who has always maintained a high or extreme level of control. Given this, lets explore a few ways to retain critical control while delegating effectively.

Five Must-Know Time-Management Tips���

Decades of experience in coaching effective leaders has taught us that theres incredible value in planning for each day. Good planning habits supports time-management and organizational skills. And its something disciplined leaders learn to do, practicing this habit like clockwork.

What Leaders Can Learn From Microsoft Japan

Bucking tradition, the company temporarily changed its summer workweek from five to four days, giving employees a three-day weekend. Did the company take hit? No. In fact, productivity soared 40 percent.

Step Back to Build Better Organizational Alignment���

One of the biggest struggles leaders face: goal achievement. Numerous studies show that 80 percent of organizations fall short of their goalswhy? For starters, theyre not aligned around vital goals.

Roll Out Change (Without All the Resistance)���

For every leader, the question around how to roll out change in an organization is a big topic. Why? Most people dont like change, sometimes even when theyre downright miserable or can acknowledge the vital need for change.

It���s Go Time! Ignite, Sustain Motivation This Year���

I dont know about you, but one of the most refreshing things about starting a New Year is the clean slate it provides. In the spirit of motivation, lets focus on how to ignite and build consistent momentum for yourself, your team and your organization.

Focus on Culture (Not Financials) to Improve Your Talent Recruitment and Retention���

Many employers and employees mistakenly think money is the top factor is long-term job stability, and are surprised to learn that the main factor is cultural, not financial. Before opting for raises, first consider raising employee engagement instead.

How Are You Building Loyalty with Millennial Team Members?���

Suspect youve got some millennials who already have one foot out the door? Here are three ways to cultivate greater loyalty and keep them working longer for you: