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Remember to Stay Sensitive Around the Holidays

November 25, 2015 by Alan Feirer

You may recognize this post as a “rerun” of years’ past, but it bears an important reminder that can be easily looked over. We’re edging closer and closer to the Winter Solstice, the shortest and darkest day of the year. … Read More… Read More

Biographical | Positivity

Leaders Are Nourished By Daily Rituals

September 30, 2015 by Alan Feirer

In an episode of The Office, Michael (manager) is headed home for the day, and reports this to Jo (owner). He’s clearly uncomfortable that he’s ready to leave, while she is still there working harder and longer. She notices this … Read More… Read More

Passion | Positivity

Leaders Send Handwritten Notes to Their Own People

September 16, 2015 by Alan Feirer

When I was a teacher, I didn’t get a lot of handwritten notes from my principals and superintendents. So when I did, it was pretty exciting! To think that my boss would make the time to write words of appreciation … Read More… Read More

Positivity

Leaders Know the Power of a Smile

September 9, 2015 by Alan Feirer

I like low-cost and efficient ways to make improvements. If you could make progress without spending much time or money, wouldn’t you try? Here’s one simple, but effective technique: Smile more. It’s the most powerful facial expression or gesture, and … Read More… Read More

Positivity

The Simplest Way Leaders Keep People on the Right Track

August 26, 2015 by Alan Feirer

If people are mostly doing what they’re supposed to be doing, but only hear criticism, they will have the mistaken belief that they are doing a poor job. In an environment like this, morale, performance, and relationships suffer. If people … Read More… Read More

Organizational Improvement | Positivity

Great Leaders Know: The Secret to Engagement is Productivity

July 29, 2015 by Alan Feirer

There’s a funny episode from The Office in which Michael thinks that if he makes his office more like Google, then people will be happy and work harder. He goes all out, installs a Nerf hoop, gets a beanbag chair, … Read More… Read More

Positivity

Leaders Know: Helping = Happiness

July 15, 2015 by Alan Feirer

In metro areas with large corporations, there are regular service opportunities for employees, and their outreach is encouraged. But if leaders are to improve productivity and motivate people to improve the bottom line, should they really allow these efforts on … Read More… Read More

Positivity

Leaders Find Ways to Create Contagious Enthusiasm

July 1, 2015 by Alan Feirer

I once had a business-owner client who really needed to show her enthusiasm more. “Not a lot gets me excited,” she said, “except that I’m really motivated by making money.” She felt a little shallow about that, but also knew … Read More… Read More

Positivity

Leaders Say it Out Loud

June 3, 2015 by Alan Feirer

If you are a parent, you can relate to this situation well: You see your child do something small, but great, like voluntarily cleaning their room, or showing empathy to someone else in the family. You feel pride, and warmth, … Read More… Read More

Communication | Positivity

Leaders Know When Too Much Positivity is Disrespectful

April 29, 2015 by Alan Feirer

While it’s true that leaders need to show positivity, remain optimistic, and give positive feedback, there is a point at which it can be “too much.” In fact, showing empathy can be more important than positivity. If someone is very … Read More… Read More

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