Humor and Leadership
By Michael | October 29, 2009
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“A sense of humor is part of the art of leadership, of getting along |
Like any leadership behavior, the use of humor requires skill. Properly used it can be a positive influence on those around you and promote a sense of comfort and confidence and reduce tension in individuals and teams.
Michael Lombardo and Robert Eichinger, authors of FYI – For Your Improvement share the following:
SKILLED LEADERS:
Have a positive and constructive sense of humor
· Can laugh at him/herself with others
· Use humor appropriately to reduce stress and diffuse tense situations
· Use humor to share their personal blunders; it humanizes you and endears people to you
· Know when and when not to use humor
· Utilize humor to improve productivity and build relationships
They also provide the following areas of caution:
Inappropriate humor may be disruptive and ill received
Avoid humor that is sexist, ethic, political or religious (or any type of humor used at another’s expense)
Don’t confuse cynicism or sarcasm with humor
Do not use humor when delivering an important message or addressing issues or problems
Also, be aware that humor is sometimes misinterpreted; read your audience and clarify your intention if you feel you are being misunderstood
For some using humor is a natural talent, for others it’s awkward even when you want to lighten the situation.
Observe others in your organization that are deemed funny. What can you learn from them? Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and give humor a try!
Sincerely,
Michael W. Kublin and Jan Mayer-Rodriguez
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Special Referral Offer For Leadership Journey graduates:
The graduate who gets the most referrals to enroll in and take a fall Leadership Journey will win their choice of the following:
· A Nintendo Wii Console System with one game
· An 8Gb iPod Touch
· A $250 American Express Gift Certificate
· One month of Executive Coaching (including two Sessions)
If there is a tie, the Amex Gift Certificate will be split between the tying Graduates.
Simply have your colleagues complete the online registration form click to enroll and in the “Additional Information” section, enter ‘Referred by and your name.’
Remember, the Journey is virtually offered and in a time slot when it is appropriate for anyone from California to England to attend.
Please contact:
ppinera@peopletekcoaching.com or 954.916.4190 if you or your colleague have any questions.
The prize will be awarded November 30th.
To find out more about our programs to increase
your organization’s success
“Laughter is the shortest distance between two people
- Victor Borge
“Executive coaches report steady demand for their services despite the recession. Individual and corporate clients say the one-on-one counseling is critical for career success, especially during tough economic times”.
- Sarah E. Needleman, WALL Street Journal Aug 25, 2009
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Our unique individual and team programs, called Journeys™, inspire leaders of all levels to be confident and attain greater results personally and professionally.
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Diversity and Differences – How’s Your Level Of Effectiveness?
By Michael | October 23, 2009
“Commandment number one of any truly civilized society is this: Let people be different”.
- David Grayson
When you think about diversity and differences in the work place, what comes to mind? Do you think about race, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation and disabilities?
Do you also think about accents, education, physical size, spiritual orientation, and political preferences? What about leadership skills, traits and behaviors?
Differences are limitless. What’s key is our awareness and respect for how these differences strengthen our team and our organization.
WE ALL HAVE BIASES AND FILTERS.
We can improve ourselves and our organization when we:
- Recognize the differences around us
- Create an environment where it’s okay to notice what’s different
- Provide opportunities for learning about the differences
- Examine biases, assumptions, and stereotypes
- Recognize the impact differences have on attitudes and actions
- Appreciate and utilize what’s different
When we truly value differences we can:
Take advantage of and benefit from differing views and solutions
See the differences that people bring that enhance and strengthen the team and organization
View the differences as assets
Manage all kinds and classes of people equitably
Deal effectively with these differences
Hire the most qualified individuals that round out a team
Support equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all (no favoritism!)
Sincerely,
Michael W. Kublin and Jan Mayer-Rodriguez
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Click on the link below for details.
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“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color”. (Or difference is).
- Maya Angelou
For more information about PeopleTek visit our website
Or contact:
Mike Kublin – email mkublin@peopletekcoaching.com
phone 1.888.565.9555 x711
or
Jan Mayer-Rodriguez
email jan@peopletekcoaching.com
phone 1.888.565.9555 x712
Special Fall Rates for:
Buy one at the regular price ($2600) and get the second one half price, or buy two and get one free.
The October 15th program is filled.
for the next Leadership Journey program
Special Referral Offer For Leadership Journey graduates:
The graduate who gets the most referrals to enroll in and take a fall Leadership Journey will win their choice of the following:
· A Nintendo Wii Console System with one game
· An 8Gb iPod Touch
· A $250 American Express Gift Certificate
· One month of Executive Coaching (including two Sessions)
If there is a tie, the Amex Gift Certificate will be split between the tying
Graduates.
Simply have your colleagues complete the online registration form click
to enroll and in the “Additional Information” section, enter ‘Referred
by and your name.’
Remember, the Journey is virtually offered and in a time slot when it is appropriate for anyone from California to England to attend.
Please contact:
ppinera@peopletekcoaching.com
or 954.916.4190 if you or your colleague have any questions.
The prize will be awarded November 30th.
To find out more about our programs to increase your organization’s success
“It is not best we should all think alike; it is difference of opinion that makes horseraces.”
- Mark Twain
“Executive coaches report steady demand for their services despite the recession. Individual and corporate clients say the one-on-one counseling is critical for career success, especially during tough economic times”.
- Sarah E. Needleman, WALL Street Journal Aug 25, 200
(click here read more)
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Leading
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and characteristics required of successful leaders creating successful organizations.
Our unique individual and team programs, called Journeys™, inspire leaders of all levels to be confident and attain greater results personally and professionally.
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Can you afford to NOT invest in your organization or in yourself?
By Michael | October 20, 2009
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Maximize your investment by taking advantage of our special fall rates for our virtually facilitated Leadership Journey™ program. The October program is filled but there’s still time to enroll in our November program. Buy one at the regular price ($2600) and get the second one half price, or buy two and get one free.
This offer may even be extended to include your colleagues at other companies. Since this program is virtually facilitated attendee location is not an issue! PeopleTek’s Leadership Journey™ is a powerful 12 session program that provides leaders with tools and techniques to improve and sustain their overall behavioral effectiveness through the use of assessments, case studies, simulation activities, and group discussions.
Participants are led through a variety of exercises, discussions, and instruments, including 360 feedback and learn to leverage their strengths to not only improve their results but the results of their team and organization. The Leadership Journey™ has been running for over 10 years with a proven track record for building leaders. The Leadership Journey is also facilitated in Spanish. Click here for program details in Spanish.
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“The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership.” |
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4th QTR is Here – Are You Ready?
By Michael | October 15, 2009
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| It’s hard to believe we’re in the 4th quarter of 2009. It’s certainly been an interesting year filled with challenges requiring adaptability, flexibility and resilience. Now’s the time to take a pulse on both your successes and unfinished business. What have you accomplished this year? What has your organization accomplished this year? Have you or your organization taken the time to recognize and reward the successes? This could be from a financial perspective but may also be from simply sharing your successes with others (team members, support teams, business partners, your leader and the leader of those that supported the effort). Recognition is especially effective if you can quantify the value provided (ex. timeliness, accuracy/quality, cost savings, reengineered processes) and this information is extremely useful for annual performance evaluations. Next is to identify the targets / goals that have been either missed or neglected. All of our behaviors are intended to support our goals, mission, and vision. Unfortunately we sometimes get derailed by responding to urgent issues, making them a priority over important issues. As a reminder: IMPORTANT issues contribute heavily to our goals and objectives and have high value. URGENT issues require immediate attention but may or may not contribute to the success of meeting our goals and objectives. |
After reviewing your goals, review your organizations needs for:
· Talent retention
· Technical growth
· Leadership Development and Bench Strength
· Relationship Enhancements
We also suggest identifying what you must accomplish before the end of the year, ensure that the individuals required are engaged and on board, and began to plan what you view as important for kicking off 2010. Don’t wait until 2010 to begin planning!
Tips to stay on track:
Invest the time to assess what’s important; you will almost always have sufficient time for these.
Start your day with the important tasks instead of the “fast, enjoyable and easy to accomplish” ones.
Distinguish between urgent and important; help your team and organization understand this and engage other leaders if in doubt. (Or help them understand the difference!)
Don’t let the priorities of others replace your own top priorities; learn to say no firmly and tactfully.
Recognize that readiness levels and skill-sets may need to be developed and honed.
Be willing to invest the time and resources that will enable you to be a highly successful leader and have a high performing team.
We’re here to help!
Sincerely,
Michael W. Kublin and Jan Mayer-Rodriguez
We are here to help support your organization achieve it’s goals.
Click here to contact us today to find out how we can support you!
For more information about PeopleTek visit our website
Or contact:
Mike Kublin - email mkublin@peopletekcoaching.com
phone 1.888.565.9555 x711
or
Jan Mayer-Rodriguez
email jan@peopletekcoaching.com
phone 1.888.565.9555 x712
Buy one at the regular price ($2600) and get the second one half price, or buy two and get one free.
The October 15th program is filled.
for the next Leadership Journey program
Special Referral Offer For
Leadership Journey graduates:
The graduate who gets the most referrals to enroll in and take a fall Leadership Journey will win their choice of the following:
· A Nintendo Wii Console System with one game
· An 8Gb iPod Touch
· A $250 American Express Gift Certificate
· One month of Executive Coaching (including two Sessions)
If there is a tie, the Amex Gift Certificate will be split between the tying Graduates.
Simply have your colleagues complete the online registration form click to enroll and in the “Additional Information” section, enter ‘Referred by and your name.’
Remember, the Journey is virtually offered and in a time slot when it is appropriate for anyone from California to England to attend.
Please contact:
ppinera@peopletekcoaching.com or 954.916.4190 if you or your colleague have any questions.
The prize will be awarded November 30th.
To find out more about our programs to increase your organization’s success
“One of the challenges of good leadership is maintaining priorities. Many things compete for your time, energy, money, and learning to say no to many good things is hard to do”.
- Doug Dickerson
“Executive coaches report steady demand for their services despite the recession. Individual and corporate clients say the one-on-one counseling is critical for career success, especially during tough economic times”.
Sarah E. Needleman, WALL Street Journal Aug 25, 2009
| LearningLeading
Succeeding |
PeopleTek® was founded on the belief that within all of us are the traits and characteristics required of successful leaders creating successful organizations.
Our unique individual and team programs, called Journeys™, inspire leaders of all levels to be confident and attain greater results personally and professionally.
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Leadership and Follow Up
By Michael | October 9, 2009
| “Most people don’t follow up very well, if at all. Good follow-up alone elevates you above 95 percent of your peers. The follow-up is the hammer and nails of your networking tool kit. In fact, FOLLOW-UP IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS IN ANY FIELD. - Keith Ferrazzi Do you consistently follow-up? As a leader in an organization this could entail many things. You could follow-up on project tasks, goal achievement, new hires, promoted individuals and delegated assignments. |
Keith Ferrazzi recommends following up within twelve to twenty-four hours after you meet someone new.
If you meet somebody on a plane, send them an e-mail later that day. If you meet somebody over cocktails, send them an e-mail the next morning. He also provides the following tips for flawless follow-up:
Put the name and e-mail address of a new acquaintance in your database and program your calendar to remind you in a month’s time to drop the person another e-mail, just to keep in touch.
Remember-and this is critical-your follow up shouldn’t remind them of what they can do for you. It’s about what you might be able to do for them. It’s about giving them a reason to want to follow up.
Always express your gratitude.
Be sure to include an item of interest from your meeting or conversation-a joke or a shared moment of humor.
Reaffirm whatever commitments you both made-going both ways.
Be brief and to the point.
Always address the thank-you note to the person by name.
Use e-mail and snail mail. The combination adds a personalized touch.
Timeliness is key. Send them as soon as possible after the meeting or interview. Many people wait until the holidays to say thank you or reach out. Why wait? Your follow-ups will be timelier, more appropriate, and certainly better remembered.
Don’t forget to follow up with those who have acted as the go between for you and someone else. Let the original referrer know how the conversation went, and express your appreciation for their help.
“Make follow-up a habit. Make it automatic. When you do, the days of struggling to remember people’s names-and of other people struggling to remember yours-will be a thing of the past”.
How effective are you with following up with your colleagues? With new acquaintances? How effective is your leadership team?
Rate yourself now and start making changes today!
Sincerely,
Michael W. Kublin and Jan Mayer-Rodriguez
We are here to help support your organization in achieving it’s goals.
Click here to contact us today to find out how we can support you!
For more information about PeopleTek visit our website
Or contact:
Mike Kublin - email mkublin@peopletekcoaching.com
phone 1.888.565.9555 x711
or
Jan Mayer-Rodriguez
email jan@peopletekcoaching.com
phone 1.888.565.9555 x7
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Buy one at the regular price ($2600) and get the second one half price, or buy two and get one free. The next program begins October 15th. Special Referral Offer For Leadership Journey graduates: The graduate who gets the most referrals to enroll in and take a fall Leadership Journey will win their choice of the following: · A Nintendo Wii Console System with one game If there is a tie, the Amex Gift Certificate will be split between the tying Graduates. Simply have your colleagues complete the online registration form click to enroll and in the “Additional Information” section, enter ‘Referred by and your name.’ Remember, the Journey is virtually offered and in a time slot when it is appropriate for anyone from California to England to attend. Please contact: The prize will be awarded November 30th. |
To find out more about our programs to increase your organization’s success
“The follow-up factor correlates with improved leadership effectiveness among both U.S. and non-U.S. executives”.
- Marshall Goldsmith and Howard Morgan
“Executive coaches report steady demand for their services despite the recession. Individual and corporate clients say the one-on-one counseling is critical for career success, especially during tough economic times”.
- Sarah E. Needleman, WALL Street Journal Aug 25, 2009
Learning
Leading
Succeeding
PeopleTek® was founded on the belief that within all of us are the traits and characteristics required of successful leaders creating successful organizations.
Our unique individual and team programs, called Journeys™, inspire leaders of all levels to be confident and attain greater results personally and professionally.
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Organizational Bench Strength
By Michael | October 1, 2009
| “The key to sustained competitive advantage in any industry is not size, image, or technology. It’s talent, particularly at the leadership level. Your organization’s future depends on its ability to identify, retain, and prepare a dependable “bench”-its next generation of leaders-continuously”. -Dr. Robert W. Barner Did you know that there were 76 million Americans born between 1946 and 1964? Also known as “baby boomers” many organizations are unprepared to lose this pool of talent. According to Arlene Dohm, an economist with the Bureau of Labor Statistics in Washington, D.C. “Baby boomers are going to be retiring in droves starting with the end of this decade”. Have you identified and begun to develop future leaders? Do you have a succession plan in place? Think about your current talent pool. What would the impact be if they were no longer part of your organization? Creating a plan to maintain leadership bench strength is essential to guarantee The best way to begin the development process is by having regular discussions with each employee about their successes, strengths, needs, and aspirations. The Gallup Organization recommends a 3 step process: Ensure each employee has a written development plan and meet regularly (we suggest monthly) with each team member to review the progress against the plan. If you have identified an individual as a future member of your leadership team, verify they have the interest in that position. Assuming you are aligned, assess the unique talents of that individual and update their development plan with actions that include maintaining their strengths and closing the gaps. Next, begin to identify key positions and match the talents of suitable candidates with those positions and determine any further areas to be developed. Is cross training required? Would having a mentor help? Could having a coach speed up the development process? Executive coaching now reaches 43% of CEOs and 71% of the senior executive team and may be attributed to the desire to help successful leaders get even better and organizations achieve desired results. Lastly, meet with your organization’s leadership team and review one another’s succession planning analyses. Agree on business strategies, directions, and critical positions, and identify actual names for those positions. The positions may not need to be filled now, but you will build your bench strength and be positioned to act quickly should you find the need. Leadership talent is one of the most critical needs of any organization. Have you measured your organization’s bench strength lately? If not, we recommend you do it today! We’re here to help you increase the success of your organization – contact us today! Sincerely, Michael W. Kublin For more information about PeopleTek visit our website Or contact: Special Fall Rates for: Buy one at the regular price ($2600) and get the second one half price, or buy two and get one free The next program begins October 15th Special Referral Offer For Leadership Journey graduates: The graduate who gets the most referrals to enroll in and take a fall Leadership · A Nintendo Wii Console System with one game If there is a tie, the Amex Gift Certificate will be split between the tying Graduates. Simply have your colleagues complete the online registration form click to enroll and in the “Additional Information” section, enter ‘Referred by and your name.’ Remember, the Journey is virtually offered and in a time slot when it is appropriate for anyone from California to England to attend. Please contact: The prize will be awarded November 30th. To find out more about our programs to increase your organization’s success Click Here “Executive coaches report steady demand for their services despite the recession. Individual and corporate clients say the one-on-one counseling is critical for career success, especially during tough economic times”. Our unique individual and team programs, called Journeys(TM), inspire leaders of all levels to be confident and attain greater results personally and professionally. |
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