Mike Figliuolo's Blog, page 138
September 30, 2015
9 Reasons You Should Write All the Time
Writing is a powerful habit that can improve your performance in several ways. It also makes you smarter, more relaxed, and more disciplined. Here are 9 reasons you should build a writing habit of your own. I write. A lot. Emails. Blog posts. Books. Articles. Tweets. I’m surprised I don’t have full-on carpal tunnel syndrome. […]
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Published on September 30, 2015 03:52
September 28, 2015
3 Ways Reading Boosts Your Business
Many leaders dedicate little time to reading. But consistent and broad reading can truly help you differentiate your business. Going from “good” to “great” can be as simple as building a regular reading habit. Today’s post is by Dr. Liz Alexander. The statistics weren’t unexpected, just shocking. When Mike Figliuolo posed the question, “How much […]
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Published on September 28, 2015 04:10
September 24, 2015
How well do you give difficult feedback?
Our reader poll today asks: How well do you give difficult feedback? Extremely — I have no problems doing so: 10.57% Moderately — sometimes it’s hard but I get it done: 60.86% Somewhat — I don’t always do a great job with it: 19.77% Not very — I frequently struggle doing so: 7.63% Not at […]
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Published on September 24, 2015 10:30
September 23, 2015
How You Can Spend Less Time and be a More Effective Leader
Time is your most precious resource. If you’re not mindful about how you invest it in your team members, you won’t be happy with the “returns” you get. Being more effective requires you to look at your time in a new light. Do leaders work or do they sit back and supervise others? Where you […]
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Published on September 23, 2015 03:14
September 21, 2015
The Brighter Way to Solve Problems
The light bulb solution: How noticing and addressing a problem at the appropriate time can increase your organization’s efficiency. Today’s post is by Ally Edwards of DATIS. Obstacles are inevitable in both the workplace and in daily life. The way that people approach and manage situations can reveal a lot about their character and work […]
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Published on September 21, 2015 04:10
September 17, 2015
Is it Better to Have a Bigger Role on a Smaller Team?
Our reader poll today asks: Would you rather have a larger leadership role on a smaller team or a smaller leadership role on a bigger team? – I want the larger leadership role on a smaller team: 79.09% – I prefer the smaller leadership role as part of a bigger team: 20.91% The Head of […]
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Published on September 17, 2015 10:30
September 16, 2015
Mitigating the Threat You Face from Substitute Products
One of the biggest threats your business faces is the threat of substitute products and services. There’s always somewhere else your customers can spend money. If you’re expansive in your thinking, you’ll identify the real threats you face and you can mitigate them accordingly. A good business plan or strategic plan has to spell out […]
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Published on September 16, 2015 03:51
September 14, 2015
6 Strategies for Leading Your Team Through Conflict
When your key team members have conflict, the work environment can become toxic and the entire team can be affected. Here is a 6-step strategy for bringing valuable team members together, and handling conflicts. Today’s post is by Susan Foster, author of It’s Not Rocket Science (CLICK HERE to get your copy). Rebecca and John […]
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Published on September 14, 2015 04:13
September 10, 2015
How do you handle things when a team member disappoints you?
Our reader poll today asks: How do you handle things when a team member disappoints you? – I provide pointed feedback: 83.77% – I avoid the conflict and keep it to myself: 3.51% – I withdraw from working with them: 6.36% – I ignore it and give them another chance: 6.36% Tackle issues head-on. Feedback […]
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Published on September 10, 2015 10:32
September 9, 2015
How Principle-Based Behaviors Drive Culture and Accountability
Culture is the sum of your daily actions. How can you direct the actions of large organizations without micromanaging everyone? Simple. Use principle-based leadership tied to accountability to drive the behavior changes you’re looking for. Once you understand your accountabilities as a leader, and you’ve clearly defined them for the members of your team, you […]
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Published on September 09, 2015 03:52