Do your employees show commitment? … Or just compliance? Come for the important leadership topic, stay for the juicy automaker stories. Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes? Email Mike and Mark. Listen here … subscribe on Spotify, Amazon or Apple … or watch below. #workplace #management #leadership #employeeengagement
Just a few small words
My post encouraging people struggling with mental health inspired a reader to send this article: “Small acts of kindness matter more than you think.” Backed by tons of research, the article argues, “Text a friend, write a thank-you note, compliment a stranger — people appreciate these gestures.” Boy do they. If you give yourself a moment, you’ll be able to …
Wonder if your employees have ADHD? We have answers.
Mark was excited to make editing this episode the FIFTH item checked off his list today! Why is that important? Do your team members lack focus? Have great ideas but lack execution? In short, have you ever wondered if they have ADHD or ADD? Mike has figured out how to “externalize the motivation” and have “a physical embodiment of the …
Walk a mile in their moccasins
I remember the biggest fist fight my brothers and I ever had. It was tense. Then Dad, in his post-crisis lecture, said: A wise man once said: Walk a mile in your brother’s moccasins. That was it. Hatred left the room in that moment. We died laughing making fun of Dad. But of course he was right. Periodically, managers and …
Team accountability: three outcomes to prepare for
Our last episode revealed how to use “The 4 Disciplines of Execution” to lead an office. But once you have scores to measure on a scoreboard … how do you hold the team accountable? There are three possible scenarios. This episode prepares you for all three. Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes? Email Mike and Mark. Listen here … subscribe …
Building a high-performing office team: a 4DX case study
A case study from our clients: Mike coaches Mark on how to help an office seeking to achieve a goal that will take years. How do they measure success and progress? How does the team make sure they perform and execute? This sounds like a job for the 4 Disciplines of Execution! Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes? Email Mike and …
When the suffering stays
“Now Dad, your job is to hold her shoulders down. Don’t let up under any circumstance.” When my oldest turned 1, the pediatrician wanted to do some bloodwork. He wanted to eliminate some concerns, and to do that, he needed vials of blood. I pressed her shoulders against the mat. The nurses pierced her and began to draw out blood. …
Being interviewed by a nomad
I met Keith Smith when we was turning wrenches at a wonderful Ford dealership I had the pleasure of serving as coach. During the course of my work, Keith decided to become a nomad. I know a “digital nomad.” She is a trained actress who speaks multiple languages. She is an attractive European with an extensive knowledge of luxury and …
More people, more problems–and their two solutions
“One, one, two, three, five … eureka!” Thanks to a parrot saying that in the series Mathnet on Square One Television, I will always remember the Fibonacci sequence. Growing problems I know there are maybe three of you left who remember that show. But you don’t really need to understand Fibonacci to profit from this Les McKeown article: “The Fibonacci …
How I missed out on the next big thing, and two next big things for your review
Years ago, a business friend of my father asked me to conference call with him and another gentleman. They were developing a new service to better sell cars online. They needed someone to start selling it to dealerships. I had relationships with many dealers in many states. They thought that, since I could open those doors, I would be a …