Addicted to Busy
This topic will either make total sense to you… or not. That is because if you are “bent” to have this addiction you will get it right away, and if not, as with any other addiction you just don’t get...
View ArticleHelp, I’m A Control Freak!
By Michelle Braden Dear Michelle, My husband and even my dear friends refer to me as a control freak! I own and operate a catering business, and yes I’ll admit I have a tendency to micro-manage (one...
View ArticleNo More Cookie-Cutter Leaders
It is amazing how many books have been written on leadership. I bet I own most of them! I love to read about leadership, however, one of the things I have realized is that if I am not careful, I am...
View ArticleSix Tips For Better Company Reviews
1. Steer clear from annual reviews, they don’t work. Historically they bring too much anxiety and take up too much valuable time. There is also too much time between reviews to measure progress or...
View ArticleBlindsided! Six Strategies to Protect Your Blindside
By: JoAnn Auger As a first time supervisor, I was given lots of advice. Much of the advice was helpful and some of it – not so much. One thing that I was told by my new boss on my first day as a...
View ArticleDo Gen-Y’s Make Good Leaders?
By: Michelle Braden In my experience as a coach to emerging leaders from this generation and as a parent of a Millennial, there are challenges and strengths just like any other group. We see in this...
View ArticleThe Strategy and Engagement Connection “Strategic Transformation Series: Part 1”
by Stasia Rice It’s no secret that MSBC is on a mission to create engaged workforces. And we know you are just as concerned about the lack of truly engaged employees and leaders that are working...
View ArticleStrategic Transformation: The HOW Matters! Strategic Transformation Series:...
by Stasia Rice Thanks for joining us again for the third post for the Strategic Transformation Series. In the first two entries we talked about The Strategy and Engagement Connection & To Plan or...
View ArticleDeveloping Emerging Leaders
by Michelle Braden THE DEVELOPMENT OF EMERGING LEADERS (ELS) IS OFTEN OVERLOOKED OR THE EL IS NOT GIVEN THE ENERGY NEEDED FOR HEALTHY GROWTH TO SUSTAIN LEADERSHIP. To explore why it is important to...
View ArticlePreventing a Leadership Crash From Over-Correcting
by Michelle Braden Often when I read a book I find myself thinking, “Some of that was strong food for thought and some of it was a little too much for me.” When that happens, I try focusing on what is...
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