Category Archives: Responsibility

Combating Tardiness

Posted on January 10, 2012 by drmimi

Employees come up with interesting excuses for being late… but have you heard any of these excuses before? “I dreamed I was fired, so I didn’t bother to get out of bed”. “I went all the way to the office … Continue reading →

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Should You Stay Late or Go Home?

Posted on October 19, 2011 by drmimi

Let me start this post with a confession: I’m usually the last person to leave my office. I get in around 8:00am or earlier and often don’t get home until after 7:00pm. But I’m not complaining. I love my work … Continue reading →

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Manage Yourself

Posted on October 11, 2011 by drmimi

Being a good manager isn’t just about what you can encourage other people to do, it’s also about managing your own performance. 1. Be accessible. Don’t hole up in your office all day — come out and visit with your employees. … Continue reading →

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Do You Have a Bossy Boss?

Posted on March 7, 2011 by drmimi

Do you go out of your way to avoid your boss? Do you ask what kind of mood he or she is in before going to their office to ask a question? Do you only hearwhat’s wrong when you get feedback? If you … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Your Resolutions

Posted on January 20, 2011 by drmimi

It is a New Year, filled with resolutions to exercise more, eat healthier, and have a more positive lifestyle. Saying it is easy. Doing it is hard. Here are some tips that can help: Write a specific, detailed, realistic plan … Continue reading →

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Strengthen Your Team

Posted on January 20, 2011 by drmimi

Train and strengthen your team! Set Shared Expectations: We often find that teams do not really share goals, norms, vision and/or values. A facilitated training can get everyone on the same track. Build Commitment: Team members, especially Millenials, want to be … Continue reading →

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7 Things We Need to Respect at Work

Posted on January 20, 2011 by drmimi

 The definition of respect is the acknowledgement that someone or something has value. Here are seven arenas worthy of your respect. 1. Respect for people. Maintain and cultivate civility and courtesy at work to ensure the positive relations that improve productivity … Continue reading →

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Eight Steps to Create Accountability

Posted on May 27, 2010 by drmimi

Leaders are always asking us how to increase accountability to get the results they need. Simply put, the leader’s job is to ensure every member of the team wins, and winning is defined as meeting the organization’s top objectives. Here … Continue reading →

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