Bosses Like Lazy People because they themselves are lazy too

Some managers are plain 'lazy', they work less than others and yet get more done with less. Interviews with successful managers (when they come for our management courses) reveal the following 5 secrets:

1. They focus on Results, not just on Processes and Working Hard. One of my coaching manager client who was very focused on complying with the procedures that she didn't even realize that the customers are going away. When I coached here using the '5-Ways Effective Manager' template, she immediately put them into practice and now there's improvement.

2. They know that people management is about connecting people, not impressing people. So it is not the flowery speeches made but how connecting the messages are.

3. They know when to be tough, when to be soft, and when to 'act blur'. A smart manager cannot be smart all the times or his people will look stupid in front of him. Give credit to people, but take the blame for all mistakes.

4. They are extremely focused on goals, and not let the obstacles make them change their goals. Like they still insist on 20% growth this year even when everyone says this year is a bad year.

5. They work on improving themselves. Ask yourself this question: when was the last time you attended a management course? If it was more than 6 months ago, you've got to make it more frequent or risk being left behind!

Well, we know some courses are more effective than the others. They focus on practical issues, not academic ones. They also use real-life cases, and dare to speak the unspeakable. Whether you are managing people or waiting to be promoted to manager, get rewarded with the gems of this 2nd most popular course: How to Be an Effective Manager on 10 Feb 2015 Tuesday. Or enroll in our Group Coaching program “How to be a Better Manager” starting on 9 Feb 2015 Monday (details here). Bulk discounts available, so get your entire team to attend for maximum benefits. Click here to book your seats or call Ms Idah at 6225-1784

If Not You, Who Else?

I learnt this very powerful 5-word phrase from Singapore's highest ever box-office movie ever: "Ah Boys to Men II". In one scene, the recruits were about to start their 3-day field camp. Their Officer-in-Command asked them, "Before we moved out, anybody not feeling well?" All the soldiers replied loudly, "No Sir!!!" "Gentlemen", continued the Officer, "Every time the training gets tougher, one thought comes to your mind, 'Why Must I Serve National Service?' "My answer to you is, 'If Not You, Then Who Else?'" Wow! What a powerful phrase! If Not You, Who Else may mean: You are the most suitable person, and we can't find anyone better than you. This is appreciation at the highest level How can you push this responsibility to someone else? I am making a request to you specifically, please don't reject my request Can you find me another person more suitable than you? Please refer me anot...

Kindness as a Way of Life: How Kindness can Reward You 6 Times Over

Kindness as a Way of Life by Andy Ng Kindness is a universal language that transcends cultural boundaries, enriches human connections, and has the power to transform lives. It goes beyond mere acts of charity or random good deeds. To me, kindness, when practiced as a way of life, becomes a profound philosophy that can shape our interactions with others, the world around us, and even our own well-being. In this article, we will explore the multifaceted aspects of kindness as a way of life, touching on non-violent communication, the limitations of traditional charity, the potential harms of helping, the deliberate cultivation of kindness, and the incredible rewards it brings. 1. Non-Violent Communication Non-violent communication (NVC) is a key component of practicing kindness as a way of life. Developed by Marshall B. Rosenberg, NVC emphasizes empathetic communication that seeks to understand and connect with others on a deeper level. It encourages ...

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