by Mike Patterson | Dec 15, 2020 | Crisis, Leadership, Teamwork
The most productive individuals are those who master the art of taking care of emergency situations, unexpected and unplanned, that require immediate attention to prevent serious consequences. “Fire fighting” is the usual term for handling a crisis. “Fire fighting”...
by Mike Patterson | Dec 15, 2020 | Development, Growth, Team, Teamwork
Maintaining a motivational climate sets the scene for maximizing the talents and abilities of the individuals who make up the entire organization. People who are motivated, who maintain a positive attitude toward the organization and their role in it, and who are...
by Mike Patterson | Nov 25, 2020 | Comfort Zone, risk
As a decision maker and problem solver, be prepared to risk change. Be willing to pay the price of disturbing your own psychological comfort by choosing to change. It may become necessary to defend yourself against traditional ways of thinking and acting, and you may...
by Mike Patterson | Nov 23, 2020 | Culture, Integrity, Leadership
Effective leaders at every level of the organization foster positive and creative work environments, deliver measurable and sustainable results, and maintain the ethical integrity of the workplace. Positive and creative work environments usually go hand in hand with a...
by Mike Patterson | Sep 7, 2020 | Comfort Zone, Leadership, values
The world is in a constant state of change. Every day, you hear of organizations who are struggling to meet the challenges of the new competitive landscape or the difficulties of the current pandemic. To succeed in today’s business environment, organizations and...
