by Kerry Siggins | Dec 6, 2021 | Challenge Yourself, Communication, Getting Results, Leadership, Management, Treat People with Respect
Do you want to be a better listener? Did you know that 75% of the time we are “listening” we are actually distracted, preoccupied or forgetful? Did you know that 85% of what we know that we have learned by listening? These statistics are staggering. But we must listen...
by Kerry Siggins | Apr 19, 2021 | Leadership, Management, Team Work, Treat People with Respect
Why are people so unhappy at work? Prior to the pandemic, the job market was booming. Supposedly. A historic economic run showed job creation increasing, yet wages remained stagnant. In fact, the sentiment from the shrinking middle class was one of anger and...
by Kerry Siggins | Jul 31, 2019 | Accountability, Challenge Yourself, Leadership, Management, Team Work
Being in middle management isn’t easy. To do it well, you must be able to manage up, down, and sideways, juggling the demands of your boss, the needs of your direct reports, and the collaboration desired by your peers. You need to understand the company vision and...
by Kerry Siggins | Oct 17, 2017 | Leadership, Management, Treat People with Respect
There are many attributes and qualities that can be assigned to good managers such as being a decent listener, accountable, organized, motivating, honest, and having a positive outlook on life. While these are all important, they are the minimum requirements of good...
by Kerry Siggins | Apr 4, 2016 | Communication, Management
I was recently asked what I think is the most important thing a manager can do to develop his or her people. The answer is simple: a good manager who is committed to developing his or her employees is also committed to always having meaningful performance...
by Kerry Siggins | Dec 7, 2015 | Leadership, Management
I recently had a conversation with a bright young woman about her deep need to realize her own potential and play to her strengths. Her current job was a fit for her skills, talents and needs in some ways, but she felt underutilized in others and that several of the...
