by Mike Patterson | Apr 20, 2021 | Communication, Productivity
Sound communication techniques enable leaders to meet this most basic human yearning of people. Using constructive communication and persuasion skills saves time and effort, encourages cooperation, and reduces stress and friction. These skills are invaluable in...
by Mike Patterson | Apr 20, 2021 | Climate, Culture, Development
The organizational climate has a direct impact on your people. In an atmosphere designed to reinforce productivity, tension and fear are at a minimum and people feel free to use their full potential for creativity and achievement. As a leader, you bear the primary...
by Mike Patterson | Feb 13, 2021 | Fear, Growth, risk
You were born to lead, but in the process of adjusting to the complexities of the world, you are sometimes so occupied with satisfying basic needs that you can give little thought, time or attention to self-fulfillment and development of your personal leadership...
by Mike Patterson | Feb 13, 2021 | Attitude, Productivity
Because actions come from attitudes, increasing productivity may require reshaping some of the attitudes that now dictate how you use time. Consider these practices that affect productivity and see how attitudes are involved: Concentrate on high priority activities....
by Mike Patterson | Feb 9, 2021 | Communication, Growth, Leadership, Teamwork
Skillful communication is the essential human connection. Sound communication techniques enable leaders to meet this most basic human yearning of people. Using constructive communication and persuasion skills saves time and effort, encourages cooperation, and reduces...
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...
