Posts with the ‘Values’ tag
Values, values everywhere. Every company seems to have a list of values they claim to be important. Most of the time those values are a list of words on a website or a poster. Integrity, Service, and Teamwork are among some of the most common values companies claim. But, we all know that just because […]
Dave Anderson of Anderson Leadership Solutions interviews Brian Brandt of Core Insights. Do you know what you stand for? Does your team? Learn how to take your core values from pious words on a website and bring them to life in your team! Free PDF downloads are available at Overwhelmedmanagersguide.com. Podcasts also available on iTunes. […]
There is a difference between a contract and a covenant. A contract basically says, “I will do this if you do that.” A covenant says “I am going to do this no matter what you do.” Ask yourself, “Do I lead with a contractual mindset or a covenant mindset?” There are four benefits to all […]
Dave Anderson of Anderson Leadership Solutions interviews Stephan Moore of Shiloh Camp discussing the importance of casting a vision for your team. If you want a team that keeps the big picture in mind and doesn’t stray away from what’s important, listen to how how even the most overwhelmed leader can accomplish casting a vision. […]
Save space on your website. You don’t need a vision statement, a mission statement or a list of values. They are worthless! Most companies and a lot of individuals have a vision, a mission and a list of values. When we design them, we have high expectations that the impact of these philosophical platitudes will […]
It is hard for a leader to change the established habits of a team. Most leaders want a team that consistently demonstrates high character, but are unsure what to do beyond setting up rules and demanding compliance. There is a key element to changing habits that is often overlooked by everyone. Yet it has proven […]
Just like any organization, every family needs a set of values. The values in a family may not be on a website or on a poster in the breakroom, but all families would do well to determine what values they hold dear. Values help organizations and families understand what is most important and what they […]
Would you recommend the company you work for to your best friend? The answer to this question says a lot about the culture of the company. In the Dallas- Fort Worth Metroplex a survey involving over 82,000 employees and 315 companies asked this question and others to determine which companies were the best places to […]
Why doesn’t my team act like a team? Why am I always dealing with politics, bad attitudes, and distrust among team members? Why haven’t we come close to reaching our potential? I am always putting out fires. I never seem to have time to focus on bigger issues. The day-to-day tyranny of the urgent seems […]
Business magazines publish article after article discussing a company’s culture. The articles often focus on perks, the color of the office walls, or the fact there is a ping pong table where the conference table used to be. Who cares! I don’t care that I get to play ping pong at work if I can’t […]
