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#714 Empowering Your Employees

Strong leadership isn’t about telling people what to do it’s about empowering your employees to make good business decisions.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in empowerment, Management, managing people, Podcasts.

#713 One Size Fits All No Longer Works for Management

Every generation seems to be motivated by different factors. One size fits all no longer works for management. Here are some thoughts on how to adapt.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in empowerment, Management, managing people, Podcasts.

Adapt Your Management Style

Not long ago I had a discussion with a seasoned manager (in his early 50’s) that was venting his frustration with the younger people on his team. He was having difficulty understanding how to keep this group motivated: “The older generation team members live to work, while this younger group seems more entitled. They see work as a means to an end, their dedication and loyalty is just not the same.” He was asking me how to get them all on the same page. My answer is that you cannot. We now have four generations in the workplace, which puts corporate America in a place it’s never been before.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in empowerment, Management, managing people, Uncategorized.

Self-Awareness

My mid 20’s were the most stressful period of my life. The irony is that there have been several periods that should have been far more stressful. The reason: I became self-aware in my early 30’s. That self-awareness provided perspective and brought me to realize that my stress was self-induced.

What is self-awareness

Self-awareness is having an understanding of your own personality such that you are in in tune with your weaknesses, your strengths, and your emotions. You are able to see yourself objectively. You have the knowingness that the essence of who you are goes beyond your job, your relationships, or your life situation.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in balance, empowerment, happiness, personal growth, Perspective.

#557 Take Initiative and Make a Difference

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If you want to achieve success, take initiative and make a difference…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Direct Your Life, empowerment, Podcasts, success.

#525 Excuses

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Excuses are a sign of weakness. Accept responsibility.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in eliminate negativity, empowerment, Podcasts, responsibility.

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