John Manning's Blog, page 18
December 7, 2019
3 Ways for CEOs to Lead with Gratitude���
What does the practice of gratitude mean to a leader in the business landscape? This holiday season, I challenge you to give yourself and others the simple gift of gratitude, creating new habits around the spirit of thanks.
November 26, 2019
Do Your Employees Know What Is Expected of Them?���
Is your team frustrated because they have no blueprint for success? They might be clueless about what success looks likethe expectations for it have never been clearly outlined and communicated by their boss. Want to achieve greater results? Here are three areas when you need to set high expectations:
October 17, 2019
Constructing Criticism���
A lot of people ask me, ���As an executive leader, how do you create an environment where the people who ultimately report to you can look you in the eyes and criticize you for the sake of the business?���
October 9, 2019
���Doing a Gut-Check���
What���s the best way to transform yourself from hustling entrepreneur to foundational CEO? Being a founder of a company and working as a CEO take two very different skill sets, and having one doesn���t mean you���re good at both.
October 2, 2019
Would You Hire Yourself to be CEO?���
There���s a huge difference between being an entrepreneur and being a CEO. The drives are different, the needs of the business are different, and the skills are different.
September 29, 2019
Habitual Ritual���
Looking back on my time as CEO, and at my life today, I don���t think there is such a thing as ���work-life balance.��� It���s more like work-life integration.
September 21, 2019
The War on Fun���
It���s fun to work at a company that���s competitive. But it���s not fun to work for one that���s combative. There���s a big difference between the two.
September 17, 2019
That Kid���
How often do you ask your people, ���Where are you trying to go? What���s your vision?��� and, most importantly, ���How can I help you get there?���
September 4, 2019
Shower Thoughts���
Let me ask you an odd question. Are your employees thinking about their jobs in the shower?
August 28, 2019
How to Solve Critical Problems in Ten Minutes���
Companies get stuck all the time. So do people. They get trapped in a constraint, don���t know what to do, and don���t know where to go for help. The good thing is, you don���t have to stay stuck.
