Always Compete, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Motivation, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
By Margi Bush As the Boss, it’s up to you to determine if your direct reports are open to partnering with you to address gaps in performance and work through career development. As you move closer to becoming an Established Partner with your direct reports, you’ll...
Always Compete, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Motivation, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
As a frequent flyer, I don’t trust airlines to be on time. At least not for afternoon or evening flights. See I’ve been a road warrior now for about 12 years. That means averaging about 30 weeks per year on the road. It’s not just about a particular airline,...
Always Compete, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Motivation, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
Last weekend I purchased a new chainsaw. This is a big boy saw – a Husqvarna 355 Rancher. Living on 32 acres, 26 of which are wooded means a chainsaw is a must-have. Even though I’m a city boy by birth, 5 years living in the country finds me pretty adept at felling...
Always Compete, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Motivation, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
By Margi Bush “Nothing productive will happen between the manager and a direct report without trust.” —Margi Bush As the Boss, you have been setting the stage of building trust the past few days by showing your direct reports that value and respect their...
Always Compete, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Motivation, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
By Margi Bush What is Empathy? Empathy is the ability to support your direct reports without offering a solution. Empathy is making the choice to have a learning mindset and respect the perspective of your direct reports. Empathy is listening for the emotions and...
Always Compete, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Motivation, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
When I was in the Navy, there was no more a despicable person in my mind than someone in the Army or Air Force. I could tolerate Marines, after all they are part of the Department of the Navy, but Army or “chair” Force? Never. While we all served on the same BIG...
