Mary L. Erlain's Blog, page 42
March 16, 2014
Generation X’ers in the Workplace
Generation X’ers (1965-1976) 35% are non-white and 29% are legal immigrants Most educated as compared to the preceding generations Independent Highest number of divorced parents Dual-income families Self-sufficient (e.g., took care of chores and other responsibilities after school and before parents returned home from work) Realists Informal Result Oriented Intolerant of bureaucracy Heroes Not really […]
March 9, 2014
Baby Boomers in the Workplace
· Boomers (1946-1964) Ambitious Strong work ethic Loyal to careers and employers Optimistic Tendency to be workaholics Personal gratification Largest segment of workforce Heroes Gandhi Martin Luther King, Jr. Mother Theresa President John F. Kennedy Jacqueline Kennedy Senator Robert F. Kennedy Defining Events Vietnam War Woodstock Women’s Rights Watergate Civil Rights Movement Birth of Television […]
March 3, 2014
Feeling isolated? Peer groups provide support
By Jim Kendall Whether it’s just you and the cat or you and 20 (or more) employees, being an entrepreneur can be lonely. That’s especially true when decisions must be made. Enter the peer group, where noncompeting business owners gather to share insights and experiences. “You often can feel isolated,” says Judy Dawson, president, Excellent […]
March 2, 2014
Traditonalists in the Workplace
Through our research we have found that dates vary widely between the generations, especially Gen X’ers, (1965-1976), Gen Y’s (1977-1990), and Gen Z’s (born after 1990). There are no absolutes as it relates to these dates. Truly there is no one person who fits these values and traits perfectly. Traditionalists (born prior to 1945) Also […]
February 23, 2014
Sales Acceleration
Do you want to accelerate your growth strategy and planning? Take a look at Starbuck’s and Dunkin’ Donuts. Both companies are wildly successful posting billions in sales. What is the same about what they do? Coffee – people want to get a cup of coffee. That’s where the similarity ends in the sales process and […]
February 16, 2014
Empowerment Tips
Talk in the “we” not just me. This can be difficult for highly competitive people who are more individualists. The win is more of the priority than the team. Winning is important, but as Michael Jordan learned through the coaching from Phil Jackson, he could not win the championship alone. Recognize that mistakes are part […]
February 9, 2014
Empowerment is the Key to Motivating Others
No matter how hard you try, motivating others is not sustainable. You may get those blips and moments of motivation out of fear or incentive, but they seem to fade over time. Why? Empowerment is the key ingredient. Empowerment reaches internally not externally. External forces only last as long as the pain or gain is […]
January 26, 2014
Ways to Minimize Destructive Stress
Leadership can be stressful. But effective leaders use stress as a constructive force rather than allowing it to become a destructive one. Stress occurs when conditions produce awareness that some action is required to satisfy a need, to solve a problem, or to prevent some undesirable result. Without constructive stress, motivation would be at […]
January 19, 2014
Time Management Tips & Tricks
Time Management I hear it every time I facilitate one of my five private networking groups. I close the groups with one last opportunity for people to help each other and make connections. “What’s your greatest challenge outside of finding your next customer?” Inevitably at least one person will describe the issue of Time Management. […]
January 12, 2014
The Entrepreneur’s Story
With the constant instability of the economy reaching global proportions many people are looking for a safety net. The job market is directly affected by the economy creating a sea of talented unemployed workers. Small business is the backbone of our economy, but who is helping to raise entrepreneurship? Weighing the Options Risk is engrained […]
