Posts Tagged ‘Encore Executive Coaching’
Why Gen Z men need a leader – Mary T. O’Sullivan
by Mary T. O’Sullivan, contributing writer, business leadership “Men my age, from a very young age we were told, ‘You’re not supposed to do this, you’re not supposed to do that, you’re just supposed to sit here and be quiet,’” he said. It’s made being a man “a little bit harder than it used to…
Read MoreThe Pandemic really did change everything – Mary T. O’Sullivan
by Mary T. O’Sullivan, contributing writer on business leadership “Gyms, pets and takeout: How the pandemic has shifted daily life.” – The Washington Post The 2020 pandemic has ended. Vaccinations protect almost all Americans now. But the trauma of the COVID-19 plague hasn’t completely left us. The impact on our lives continues to force adjustments,…
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 MoreCharacter Wins Championships – Mary T. O’Sullivan
by Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” Michael Jordon Matt Doherty, the former coach of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels, in his recent book, Rebound, states, “You (the coach) need to put [your team] in position to be successful, where they complement each other to…
Read MoreFeeling Anxious Returning to Work? – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan “In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” – Sun Tzu With vaccinations becoming more available and COVID-19 cases declining, more employers are opening up their doors. While this is a great change for business owners and companies, employees may still feel some trepidation about returning to work and giving…
Read MoreHow to Beat Micromanaging – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “It doesn’t make sense to hire smart people and then tell them what to do; we hire smart people so they can tell us what to do.” – Steve Jobs It’s hard enough to maintain employee motivation in any work environment, stressful or not. But when you, as the leader,…
Read MoreThe Impact of Globalization on Organizations
By Mary T. O’Sullivan Like it or not, the world of Globalization is here to stay. How else would we enjoy fruits and vegetables in the winter? Where would the price of electronics and software products be if it weren’t for globalization? What about national defense? What is the impact of a global world where…
Read MoreBringing Home the Bacon – Mary T. O’Sullivan
I am woman…and I am exhausted. Bringing Home the Bacon By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, PCC, SHRM-SCP “I am strong, I am invincible, I am woman” – Helen Reddy, 1971 Not too long ago, a new client explained that she needed help in motivating her employees to achieve more. We chatted about various ways to accomplish…
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