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The Art of Balancing Employee Needs With Company Goals for Servant Leaders
Let’s dive into something that’s crucial but often a bit tricky to master – balancing employee needs with company goals. You’re a servant leader. That means you’re all about putting your team first, making sure they feel seen, appreciated, and catered to. It’s like being the ultimate host at a party, ensuring everyone’s having a great time. But here’s the catch – just like at any party, some folks might start pushing boundaries, and you don’t want the higher-ups thinking you’re just the “nice guy” who’s not focused on the company’s bigger picture. Being a servant leader is awesome, but it can sometimes lead to whispers behind your back –…
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Giving Your Husband the Respect He Needs to Thrive (Even When It Hurts)
The old adage goes “Women most need security, and men most need respect.” It’s an outdated and somewhat black-and-white statement in some ways. Nonetheless, I find it’s true in my marriage…at least that latter half. (I feel like my greatest need is someone to unload the dishwasher, but that’s another matter entirely.) I’m a pretty headstrong woman, and I can easily hop the line to domineering. I can sling sarcasm that goes too far. I’ve had to intentionally work on that because a lack of respect in our home is detrimental to my husband’s confidence and ability to lead, which has negative effects on everyone in the home. So…why is…
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Picking A Team? How To Make Sure You Have The Right People In Your Corner
Do you ever wonder what was going through Nick Fury’s mind when he was picking a team? Or any other person that created something as great as the Avengers? Did they just pick people with quirky personalities who presented as misfits and hoped they would work well together? While some strategies work box-office great in movies, they do not play well in real life. And if it does, it’s rare. My point? Don’t take chances when picking a team. Remember, as their leader, their failures will be yours. Considering your failures are your own, too, it’s a lot of risk to leave it to fate and a good speech. As…
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His Hobbies Are Stealing Him; What Do I Do?
Having some time apart to do separate things is normal and healthy in relationships. But when his hobbies take over all your husband or boyfriend’s time, it’s easy to feel left out and separated from your loved one. Sounds crazy, right? We get so worked up about someone else stealing our loved ones from us. People rarely consider the possibility of something other than another person stealing the attention of their spouse. But it happens more often than you would think. It’s normal to be drawn to the things you like, and the same goes for your man. However, sometimes you can get lost in your hobbies for one reason…
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Is He Having A Midlife Crisis?
I can name at least one time when I have looked at a man and said, ‘I bet he’s having a midlife crisis.’ was probably wrong, as are many others when they talk about men going through this crisis. So, what kind of man goes through a midlife crisis? Better yet, is there any man who’s gone through it, or is it one big hoax men use to explain erratic behavior? Some studies show that evidence for a midlife crisis does not exist. However, there is evidence of emotional turmoil among middle-aged people characterized by a strong desire for change. It can only be described as a crisis. So yes,…
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Leading With Accountability: A Necessity For Great Leaders
I don’t think there will ever come a time when we won’t need more people in high authority leading with accountability. It’s necessary in roles as small as store managers and as big as national leaders. So, why do some leaders think they don’t need to be accountable? When you’re in a position of power, it might feel like you answer to nobody. After all, you worked hard to get there. So, why should you answer to anyone, especially those beneath you? But this isn’t the right mindset. Having no accountability can have terrible consequences for you and the business. You are human and prone to mistakes. If you can’t…
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The Dos And Don’ts of Resolving Conflict for Leaders
I always thought I would have to be a parent to be caught in the middle of two people fighting. It turns out that I just needed to be a manager to resolve conflicts. A leader has many roles and this is one of the harder ones. Whether you’re ready or not, the people you are in charge of are bound to have different opinions, ideas, principles, and plans. Sometimes, the differences can escalate, leading to conflict in the workplace. And don’t think it will only happen between two people. No, it could be three or more people. I’ve even encountered two or three groups of people in workplace conflict. …
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Guide To Dating A Recently Divorced Man
So, you’re dating a recently divorced man—I guess the divorce part shouldn’t matter. But it does, no matter how much you try to ignore it. It’s okay though; it means you know what you are getting yourself into. Or at least, are ready to embrace it. Dating a recently divorced man should not be different. But it is. After all, divorce is one of those life-changing experiences. Nobody walks into a marriage hoping to get divorced, so it will affect those involved in one way or another. Worse, it may affect you even though you were never in the marriage to begin with. So, is there an art to dating…
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Why Can’t I Just Make a Decision? These Simple Steps Are (Slowly) Changing My Indecisive Leadership Style.
Have you ever found yourself in one of those restaurants with a 20-page menu and felt completely overwhelmed? We all face a range of decisions every day, from what to have for breakfast to life-altering choices. For some people, making decisions is a breeze. But for others, like me, it’s a constant struggle. At least once a day, my wife says something to the tune of “It’s not life or death babe, it’s just a sandwich.” She’s right, and my inability to make quick decisions, even with silly things, sometimes irritates us both. While my lack of decision-making skills is frustrating sometimes, as it affects my leadership ability at work…
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How to Become A Strategic Leader
When you watch enough good movies about heroes pushed into a corner but coming out victorious because they had a good plan, you start to wonder how you, too, can become a strategic leader. I know I’ve pictured myself as Captain America a few times. I wondered if I could get the Avengers out of trouble with only a good plan. Am I worthy? As a good leader, you must have asked yourself the same. Whether new in management or a veteran, being a leader means your team or employees look for answers and strategies. They need you to be the guy who always has a plan. As an employee,…
