Many CEOs want to improve work-life balance, not just for themselves, but for those that work for them. However, they often resist—at least at first—the simple step that could help them the most. In this video, I show you the single biggest step you can take to improve your quality of work life. Please watch; but more important, take action on what you learn.
Tag: Accountability
How multitasking damages relationships (The fourth effect)
Remember the multitasking exercise? In it I told you there were three negative effects that come from multitasking. But that’s not completely accurate. There is a fourth effect and, to many, it’s even more damaging than the first three. In this video, I give you a simple exercise that you can share with coworkers and friends to understand and avoid this fourth effect.
The Lettuce Story (a follow-up to the lumberjack video)
Last week I had a conversation with my new friend, Famous Dave Anderson, founder of the Famous Dave’s BBQ restaurant chain. I admire his BBQ. He admires my books, particularly, Invaluable. After he watched my video about disciplining employees last week, he shared with me this insightful metaphor: When you plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don’t blame the lettuce. You look into the reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water, or less sun.
Disciplining employees (Are you a lumberjack … or a gardener?) – For CEOs
Disciplining employees is often tricky and misunderstood. Recently I had a coaching meeting with a client who was frustrated with his employees, and “chopping away” at them like a lumberjack. In this three minute video, I show you the three “gardening tools” I shared with my Invaluable CEO client. Please watch and share your perspective.
Invaluable CEO: How to Solve Business Frustrations with the SAM Cycle
In this all-new instruction video I share the Invaluable Cycle, or SAM Cycle. This simple tool can help you quickly uncover the root cause of any challenge in business you’re facing.
