Delegation is the key to advancement. If you can’t find effective ways to move things off your plate and onto others’, you cannot advance. If you can’t delegate in a…
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Most field supervisors engaged in the construction, energy, utility, or other traditional blue collar role do not self-identify as professionals. That is inaccurate. That is lame. That is a failure…
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Be a Problem Solver When training labor professionals in communication or business development I begin with trying to change their orientation to problem-solving. See without even knowing it, most of…
read moreThere is something unpleasant that you are putting off. In reality, you need to do something right now. You are thinking that time might take care of the problem. You…
read moreHow much does it cost to develop a top foreman or supervisor? I am not asking what you spend, I am asking you what it costs. First, let’s look at…
read moreA big challenge for many organizations is getting the up and coming talent ready to lead. Unfortunately, most managers and leaders do not spend enough lead-time getting people ready to…
read moreFor many leaders, the one thing in shortest supply is time. As a result, they are faced with an ever-challenging set of choices on prioritization. Who or what gets attention…
read moreIf you’re like me, you didn’t get to where you are in life without someone mentoring you. Had it not been for the strong guidance and personal involvement of at…
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