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Boss Imajerk is reviewing the work of a new employee and finds that he didn’t turn in a report at the end of the day as mandated by policy. He calls the NewKid in to correct him.
Imajerk: “NewKid, you didn’t turn this report in yesterday! I told you to finish this report and turn it in at the end of the day. What were you thinking? Now finish it and turn it in to me! (He thinks: What a snot-nosed brat this kid is and who does he think he is not following his direction? There are such problems when the reports don’t get turned in at the end of the day! This is a waste of my time and I’m going to let you know it!) Continue Reading
Posted by Pam Wyess in Managing and Coaching
Ever wonder why there are some people you just “click” with and others you can’t seem to connect with no matter how hard you try? You treat both people the exact same way, but what worked for one doesn’t even come close for the second. It doesn’t make sense. Unless, of course, you’re aware of the concept of behavioral styles. Then you would know different things motivate people, and if you can tap into the different needs of people, you can tap into the excellence inside every person. Behavioral styles research is nothing new. It’s been around in various forms for years. You know, you might be Driver or an Analyst, a Green or a Yellow, or Conscientious or Steady. It all depends on which instrument you use for measurement. Continue Reading
Posted by Pam Wyess in Managing and Coaching
If you’re familiar with the latest television lineup, you’re also well aware of a popular trivia show’s famous admonition: “You ARE the weakest link: Goodbye. ” Prior to this statement of doom, participants work individually, with their efforts also enhancing the group reward. At regular intervals, group members decide who isn’t performing up to standards, and after a few well-placed barbs, the offending team member is required to take the WALK OF SHAME and leave the game. Of course, the drama is enhanced by the up-close-and-personal interview immediately following the contestant’s departure. There, for the most part, the contestant whines about the other players and the injustice in the votes that eliminated him or her from the competition. Continue Reading
Posted by Pam Wyess in Managing and Coaching
