Category Archives: Trust

Trashing a Boss – DON’T!

Posted on August 30, 2011 by drmimi

Your boss does something horrible. Shouldn’t the world know? The simple answer is ‘NO!” Why not? First of all, “venting” only makes you feel better temporarily particularly if you vent to coworkers. People get together and the stories begin and … Continue reading →

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Creating an Ethical Accountable Culture

Posted on August 30, 2011 by drmimi

Here are 7 steps to foster “responsibility and accountability” or in other words – Ethics! Start at the top. “Do as I say and not as I do.” won’t work. The person at the top of the organization and/or a … Continue reading →

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3 Ts for Leading Today’s Virtual or Remote Workforce

Posted on March 7, 2011 by drmimi

Virtual or remote teams are composed of geographically dispersed employees who interact through various channels of technology. Virtual teams can provide a business benefit because they reduce costs, helping establish a competitive advantage within the global marketplace. Here are three tips for leading today’s virtual workforce: Time: Establish a … Continue reading →

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Dear Dr. Mimi

Posted on March 7, 2011 by drmimi

Dear Dr. Mimi, Lately, everyone in my office seems stressed out. How can I help my employees maintain a better balance between their workloads and personal lives? —Balancing Dear Balancing: Programs can be executed to give employees more flexibility and help them … Continue reading →

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15 Tips for Prickly People:

Posted on January 4, 2011 by drmimi

1. Consider your response to rights vs. needs vs. wants. 2. Stick to issues and behaviors. 3. Say what you mean in specific terms (we can’t read minds). 4. Avoid debate. 5. Establish emotional boundaries (standards of behavior). 6. Invite … Continue reading →

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It Was MY Idea!

Posted on November 9, 2010 by drmimi

     Your boss asks a coworker whose idea it was to successfully contact a new supplier. They take the credit, when it fact it was you who did the research, got the bids and floated the idea. Instead of applauding … 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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