Posts Tagged ‘business leadership’
How the manosphere seeps into the workplace – Mary T. O’Sullivan
by Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer, business leadership “The manosphere is a sprawling ecosystem of podcasts, YouTubers, message boards, and more aimed at disgruntled men.” – NPR A new word clarified the recent confusing behavior of young men in the 21st century. The word is “manosphere”. It sounds mystifying, for it seems to defy…
Read MoreThe ability to make tough calls, regardless of the situation – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business leadership “Leaders have edge – the ability to make tough calls, to say yes or no, not maybe.” Jack Welch Leaders lead with the organization’s mission, vision, values and goals in mind. Every person connected to the organization must be aligned with those standards, or the…
Read MoreSafe Leave. A new concept for leadership – Mary T. O’Sullivan
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Read MoreFear of retaliation leads to lack of ethical behavior – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer, business leadership “One in four workers say it’s ‘OK to break the rules’ if needed to get the job done” – Human Resource Director Website A female manager is asked to get the boss his coffee or take notes. A finance director falsely claims next quarter’s income in…
Read MoreIf people stay, or if they go, is mostly up to the leaders – Mary T. O’Sullivan
Why people stay on the job by mary t. o’sullivan, business leadership coach
Read MoreHow Women Rise: We’re still talking about It – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “Action speaks louder than words but not nearly as often.” — Mark Twain Since September of 2022, I have attended three completely different Women’s Conferences: September 2022, The RISE Women’s Summit; December 2022, The Massachusetts Conference for Women; and March 2023, Bryant University’s Women’s Summit. Each has its own tone and…
Read MoreManaging Conflict by Using Your Value System – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan “An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind.”— Mahatma Gandhi How do you manage conflict in your workplace, home, and family? Some people believe the best way to resolve conflict is to have facts and data in hand to stay motivated by your own personal values, and…
Read MoreHow Performance Management impacts an organization – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “The only difference between one organization and another is the performance of its people.” – Peter Drucker Performance Management critically impacts each employee and the outcomes expected by the organization. What if the performance management system is broken? Performance Management which is not aligned strategically with company goals, or strategic…
Read MoreCulture Shock – Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “America is the only country in the world where you can suffer culture shock without leaving home.” Florence King Culture shock comes in many forms; a new management culture, moving from large Northeastern City to rural South, or living in or visiting a foreign country. Customs, mores, and traditions can…
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