If you’re reading this blog post, perhaps you’ve been wondering if there is an upside to striving for perfection. If you’ve ever found yourself paralyzed by your perfectionism, here’s how to break the cycle and get moving again. Two types of perfectionism Are you a perfectionist? If so, do you think this trait serves you…
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10 Reasons People Resist Attending Your Meetings
Do you ever dread leading a meeting because you know that people are going to show up with barely concealed negativity or meeting malaise? People have lots of possible reasons for resisting your meeting. Take a hard, honest look at the meetings you run. Do any of these conditions exist? Here’s the good news: you…
Effective Meeting Leaders Set the Right Expectations
People hate meetings. This is not earth-shattering news. Many of the complaints are legit: meetings are unfocused, too long, or unnecessary. Some of the complaints are humorous (but still true.) One of the lesser-mentioned reasons that merits consideration is meeting purpose. People get frustrated with meetings because they are unclear about expectations surrounding the reason…
No Leadership Title? You Can Still Influence Change
A People Equation reader wrote to ask my advice on the following: Our small company is growing and we need to learn to use organizational tools like spreadsheets more effectively. I’m comfortable using these tools, but many of my peers aren’t. The tools are out of their comfort zone, but once they learn the system,…
How Do Leaders Create Continuous Improvement?
I asked my readership, “How do leaders create continuous improvement?” It turns out there are many ways to interpret the meaning of continuous improvement. Read on to learn how Rich Teed, President of LBi Software, works to personally better himself, as well as foster a culture of improvement at his company. The Pathways to Getting…