FearAbility™ or CourageAbility™ 11 of 12
By Michael | August 5, 2010
Reward and Recognize
“Start with good people, lay out the rules, communicate with your employees, motivate them and reward them. If you do all those things effectively, you can’t miss”.
Lee Iacocca
Dear Leaders,
Other than being paid fairly, the second major “want” for employees is the need to feel valued and recognized for their contributions which is the 11th topic in our CourageAbility™ and FearAbility™ series.
We all want to be appreciated and recognized when we’ve done a good job. As a leader, we sometimes overlook this, or we may have good intentions but don’t make it a priority and it drops to the bottom of our “to do” list.
Issues regarding rewards include:
- Given too often
- Given on a limited basis
- Given inconsistently
- Not linked to vision, mission and goals
Rewards can be given in a variety of modes and do not all need to be financial to be motivating to the contributor. Yes, they can be monetarily related, but given tight budgets recognition may also be provided via newsletters, townhalls, employee of the month certificates, cross training opportunities, delegation responsibilities, and simple verbal and written “thank-yous”.
One complaint we’ve heard in the past is being recognized for minimal contributions. People know when they or a peer deserve to be recognized; if the effort is negligible the reward is hollow and not meaningful.
We heard a story about someone being recognized as the key contributor for the month and they had no idea what they had done “special”. This caused confusion and embarrassment when they were asked why they received the award. The intent is for the receiver of the reward to feel good about their contribution and appreciated for their efforts.
Another dissatisfier is providing recognition inconsistently. We recommend establishing criteria and reviewing team accomplishments on a monthly basis, or minimally, quarterly. True accomplishments will easily be linked to your vision, mission or goals enabling you to clearly state why the recognition is deserved.
Remember to recognize all individuals or teams that have supported the effort; this may include rewarding others not under your span of control. A fairly regular complaint revolves around only one individual or team being recognized for supporting and completing a goal, yet several individuals/teams were key contributors. This leads to ill feelings and resistance to wanting to work as a team again.
We also suggest encouraging individuals to recognize each other at team meetings. This will assist you with being informed of contributions you may not have been aware of, and allow you to more formally reward efforts that meet your reward criteria.
In a nutshell, consistently reward for value added, clearly state what the value was, and celebrate the successes of teams and individuals!
Sincerely,
Michael W. Kublin and Jan Mayer-Rodriguez
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A new 12 session
“You get what you reward. Be clear about what you want to get and systematically reward it.”
- Bob Nelson
“It is the American way to reward ability”.
- Judd Gregg
“What every genuine philosopher (every genuine man, in fact) craves most is praise — although the philosophers generally call it ‘recognition’!
—William James
For those that did not read the first article in the series, here’s a recap for the intent behind the series:
Being a leader is not easy. It takes courage and commitment, the willingness to step out of our comfort zone, the need to readily adapt to change, and the obligation to develop our skill set and the skills within our organization.
To some this is fearful. Dealing with the unknown or facing a known weakness creates discomfort. Another way to look at it is that courage and commitment are required to become a stronger leader. Embracing both the fear and courage emotions we feel can actually be inspirational!”
The 12 FearAbility™ or CourageAbility™ Factors:
- Have and live your dream.
- Document your goals.
- Commit to your goals.
- Understand your strengths and the strengths of others.
- Communicate.
- Address conflict.
- Develop others.
- Delegate.
- Develop a skill.
- Remain controlled.
- Give rewards.
- Succeed and learn from failure.
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“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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PeopleTek – Committed to Leadership Excellence!
By Michael | June 21, 2010
“PeopleTek training was fantastic! I’d recommend it to anyone who wants to become a better leader, team player or human being!”
C.B., Director – Technologies Development
PeopleTek® was founded on the belief that within all of us are the traits and characteristics required of successful leaders.
Our unique individual and team programs, called Journeys(TM), inspire leaders of all levels to be confident and attain greater results. Let PeopleTek help you and your organization continue on your journey to leadership excellence!
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and
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The Leadership Journey – Enroll Now!
By Michael | May 17, 2010
The Leadership Journey Strengthens Leadership Skills and Drives Results!
May 19th (session 1 of 12)
3:30pm – 5pm EDST
*** It’s Not Too Late ***
Conference call facilitated – attend from any location
The Journey consists of 12 sessions which are held every other week.
PeopleTek programs earn you project management re-certification credits and SHRM (Society For Human Resource Management) credits
- All programs are satisfaction guaranteed.
- Past graduates may re-attend any session at no cost as often as they like
- If you have a conflict attending the May 19th kick off session a make-up session is being offered
The Journey teaches you to leverage your strengths and turn your weaknesses into productive behaviors (Did you know that over-using a strength may become a weakness?)
Along your Journey you will:
- Understand and appreciate differences
- Build trust
- Improve your ability to communicate with different styles
- Effectively drive results
- Increase accountability and grow business results
- Handle difficult situations and conflict
- Improves teamwork and enhance business relationships
- Understand why all behaviors must link to vision, mission, and goals
Attend individually or better yet attend as a team
Help your organization increase and leverage their leadership abilities and grow your bottom line!
For additional details contact:
Pat Pinera
Executive Coach and Vice President
ppinera@peopletekcoaching.com
888-565-9555 Ext.718
Direct: 954.916.4190
Cell: 954.520.0924
SOLUTIONS FOR SUCCESS!
“The Journey provided the overall ability to step back,
assess current roles, and provided amazing diagnostics via the tools/instruments regarding leadership styles for
myself and others.”
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itSMF Save the Date – March 18th, 2010
By Michael | February 8, 2010
Please Save the Date for
‘Your Role as a Leader in IT Service Management’
A Road to Discovery
on
Thursday March 18th, 2010
Registration opening soon!
“The only safe ship in a storm is leadership.” – Faye Wattleton
In our strive for Continual Service Improvement in IT, have we looked inside and taken control of our role as a strong Leader in Service Management? Whether you are in management or are in a strong role of Best Practices advocacy, you will find great value in our discussion. Join our conference as we take a road to self-discovery, and learn of the traits that come with great leadership in IT Service Management.
Michael Kublin is founder and President of PeopleTek, Inc., a Business Development Coaching company that focuses on helping individuals and organizations develop the leadership talent they need to be successful. PeopleTek was founded in 1996 with the intent to enable Information Technology organizations, teams, and leaders to assess what it was they truly wanted to create, learn to become personally accountable, and be provided with the tools they needed to be successful. Since then, PeopleTek has been credited with helping businesses and individuals improve their efficiency and effectiveness while increasing personal and corporate success.
We will all benefit greatly from this workshop-style conference, where we will obtain valuable knowledge and ‘Leadership as a Process’ insight, immediately applicable to our daily IT operations.
Plan to join our itSMF South Florida LIG as we welcome guest speaker
Michael Kublin!
When:
Thursday, March 18th, 2010,
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Where:
Signature Grand, Davie, FL
Stay tuned -
Registration for this event will be opening soon!
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Michael Kublin-Guest Speaker-itSMF
By Michael | January 26, 2010
On behalf of the entire Board of Information Technology Service Management Forum, (itSMF) USA – South Florida LIG, Michael Kublin will be the guest speaker and presenter of “Discovering your role as a Leader in IT Service Management” at the Signature Grand on Thursday, March 18th 2010 from 8:30a.m. to 11:30a.m. (actual presentation will start around 9:15a.m).
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Project Management Credit Opportunities
By Michael | January 12, 2010
PeopleTek Programs Earn You Project Management Credits!
Enable your Project Managers to earn re-certification credits while enhancing their leadership skills.
Update your Project Management credentials by attending PeopleTek’s Leadership Journey I program or the Leadership Journey II program.
Leadership Journey I - click here for program details
You will earn 19 credit hours after graduating from the program and you will:
Understand what it is you want to create to become a stronger leader
Increase individual and team accountability to increase business results
Learn to better handle difficult situations and conflict
Obtain new listening and communication skills
Improve teamwork and enhance business relationships
“The Journey provided the overall ability to step back, assess current roles, and provided amazing diagnostics via the tools/instruments regarding productive leadership behaviors for myself and others. We were able to implement changes immediately”. - T.S. Accelerated Ecom
Leadership Journey II - Prerequisite: Leadership Journey I
Click here for program details
You will earn 14 credit hours after graduating from the program and you will:
Learn how to enhance critical leadership behaviors and eliminate unproductive behaviors ensuring you successfully achieve your business and personal goals.
Topics include:
Work Expectations
Managing Change
Communication Styles
Trust
Interpersonal Influence Inventory
Coping and Stress
Time Mastery and Setting and Understanding Boundaries
Not only will you earn PM credits, but ALL PeopleTek programs are delivered with a 100% moneyback guarantee! Note: All sessions must be attended and homework completed for the guarantee to apply. And, these programs are now available in Spanish.
What our customers have told us:
96.3 percent of all sponsors say Journey graduates increase levels of responsibility in their career
98.1 percent of Journey graduates say they eliminate wasted time
Leadership Journey I and II attendees may take the entire program over and over until they “get it” at no additional charge (even 10 years later).
For more information contact
Mike Kublin
mkublin@peopletekcoaching.com
President PeopleTek Inc.
888-565-9555 Ext.711
Direct: 954.916.4190
“Creating Successful Leaders”
Take your organization to the next level and enroll in a progam today!
Enroll today! Or call 888.565.9555 ext 711
“The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership.”
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Leadership Training and Development
By Michael | November 9, 2009
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Take advantage of PeopleTek’s November Offerings Leading From Your Strengths (our new webinar workshop) The Leadership Journey (our banner 12 session program) |
And our newest program:
LEADING FROM YOUR STRENGTHS
PeopleTek’s new webinar program specializes in helping you build relationships by understanding strengths and differences.
“Leading from Your Strengths” is both a workshop and a profile.
Through a quick and simple online assessment, you will immediately receive a comprehensive, objective, personal and motivating report, where you will gain tremendous insight into your natural strengths and how those strengths are operating in your life.
Your profile will specifically address your natural strengths in the way you solve problems, process information, manage change and face risk.
The Leading From Your Strengths Profile will provide an abundance of information and just by reading your report, you will gain insights into how you prefer to give and receive communication, and how you are naturally motivated according to the way you apply your strengths to your daily life.
Your report will be reviewed during a 1.5 hour workshop where you and other participants work with an Executive Coach to further explore the report. This review will uncover what the results mean to you personally and how the findings relate to other people in your life – your team, your leader, your spouse or significant other.
And, you will identify actions to take to further leverage your strengths or make adjustments if you are already over-using a strength.
This program is being offered at a special introductory rate!
Nov 11, 2009
11:30am – 1pm EST
$79
Classes will be limited to 14 participants so enroll today.
Prior to the workshop you will receive the link to take the online profile.
This class is an outstanding team builder and arrangements can be made for a team to go through together.
THE LEADERSHIP JOURNEY®
96.3 percent of all sponsors say Journey graduates increase levels of responsibility in their career
98.1 percent of Journey graduates say they eliminate wasted time
Leadership Journey® attendees may take the entire program over and over until they “get it” at no additional charge (even 10 years later).
And, there’s a 100 percent money back guarantee that your leaders will get what they are looking for or your investment is returned. Note: All sessions must be attended and homework completed for the guarantee to apply.
Our next program kicks off November 17th. Click here for program details
Take advantage of our fall discounts;
Enroll 1 – $2600
Enroll 2 – $3900
Enroll 3- $5200
For more information contact
Pat Pinera
Executive Coach & Vice President
Virtual Programs Division
PeopleTek Inc.
888-565-9555 Ext.718
Direct: 954.916.4190
“Creating Successful Leaders”
Take your organization to the next level and enroll in a progam today!
Or call 888.565.9555 ext 711
“The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership.”
- Harvey S. Firestone
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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.
Take your organization to the next level and enroll today!
Or call 888.565.9555 ext 711
Journey graduate T.S. from Accelerated Ecom says: “The Journey provided the overall ability to step back, assess current roles, and provided amazing diagnostics via the tools/instruments regarding productive leadership behaviors for myself and others. We were able to implement changes immediately”. Contact us today and let us help you! Sincerely, Michael W. Kublin President PeopleTek 888.565.9555 ext 711 |
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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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