by Dr. Shero | Apr 25, 2016 | Success, Workplace Stress
Just recently I was talking to a team member who was really stressed out about part of her work. I remember thinking, “Why are you so uptight?! This is not a big deal. You should be able to handle this with no problem!” In the past, I probably would have spoken those...
by Dr. Shero | Feb 15, 2016 | Accountability, Communication, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Success
Have you noticed that things tend to slip? Yeah, you noticed that. It’s like you’re walking up a sand dune…if you stand still, you’ll start sliding backwards. And that’s reality for all the people in your business. Among all the issues on your radar, there are three...
by Dr. Shero | Dec 14, 2015 | Blog, Hiring, Leadership, Success
In my last post I explained why I hired a coach this year. This post reveals the top six reasons why other leaders have hired me. For the most part, business owners and leaders are financially savvy. If they don’t make consistently good investment decisions, their...
by Dr. Shero | Nov 2, 2015 | Accountability, Communication, Leadership, Success
Has anyone ever given you feedback that you were too defensive? When I was a teenager, I often heard my dad say, “You’re being defensive.” This usually happened when he had tried to correct me or give me advice, and I usually responded by starting a huge argument. The...
by Dr. Shero | Oct 14, 2015 | Employee Engagement, Leadership, Motivation, Success
Dry as a Bone? Several years ago, our family drove across the country to California’s central valley. At the time, the drought was not as severe as it is today. Even so, I remember being stunned by the stark difference between irrigated land and the semi-desert...
by Dr. Shero | Jun 2, 2015 | Accountability, Leadership, Success
R = A = A If this equation is out of balance, somebody is frustrated and thinking about quitting. Responsibility = Accountability = Authority These three factors are not the same thing, but they must be held at the same level. See if you can recognize which part is...
