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Wisdom @ Work gives managers quick management tips that make a big difference. (Skip to the first tip)
There I am, basking in the beauty of British Columbia, doing work that
engages my clients, and energizes me. I had to take a moment to share
how much I appreciate that. We are surrounded by beauty and
wonder. Don't miss it. Look up, take it in. Enjoy. Say thanks.
And thanks to those of you who sent feedback on Wisdom @ Work. I
appreciate your time and your insights and I am motivated by your
enthusiasm. You know my philosophy,
"If you feel it, say it!" Let Me Ask You This Each month I'll share a question that made me stop and think. You might want to pause for a moment on this too, or write it on a white board and share it with your staff. Who do you need to acknowledge more in your life? What can you do to acknowledge them today? |
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Every major study on employee engagement and satisfaction comes back with one common cry. Tell
us! Tell us what we are doing right and tell us what we are doing
wrong. Just tell us! I can't stress enough that feedback is positive. What is negative, is when feedback is held back. People grow when they know. It is a simple premise but my clients prove it over and over again. When people have an elevated awareness of their strengths and weaknesses, they enjoy increased confidence and increased productivity. The silent treatment doesn't work. If someone is not performing, or their performance is detrimental, they need to know about it and their behaviour needs to change. If you choose not to give that person feedback, you are endorsing bad behaviour. You can bet the poor performer will notice that, and so will the rest of the team. It's your job to manage your team to perform at their best. So get comfortable with giving feedback and get clear on what it can do for you. When kids learn to play
baseball they often struggle to balance the weight of the bat. They need
to learn (through instruction and experience) to choke up on it. That
doesn't mean the kid is bad, or that they are a bad ball player. It
means they can learn to hold the bat better and improve their chances of
a decent
hit. You can improve
your team through feedback. It is that simple. Quick reference for giving valuable feedback:
FYI, the number one reason that managers don’t give regular feedback is that they don’t receive regular feedback. Coming soon: How To Solicit Feedback. back up to top |
Who Is This Guy? Chris Obst is a:
Still
asking "Who is this guy?" Call me 604.209.4988
Satisfied clients say the darndest things:
“Chris, I have appreciated your understanding. You draw out the underlying emotions behind different problems, clarify situations and make recommendations for resolution. In short, you fix problems!”
Dave Van Belle
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Manage Your Energy: Snack Attack
Aim to eat every 3-4 hours. Regular snacking on healthy foods keeps your blood sugar stable, and improves your metabolism, energy level, brain function and mood. The Human Performance Institute recommends choosing snacks based on your body's glucose/insulin response. You might be surprised that sports drinks and watermelon are out for corporate athletes. There is nothing there for the body to work with. For energy-sustaining-snacks you want low glycemic foods - foods that take as much as two hours for the body to fully process. Corn chips don't cut it. Foods that shoot through your body at lightning speed play havoc with your blood sugar and metabolism and can make your mid day energy dip even worse. Killer Combos - Complex carbohydrates and proteins work together to keep your metabolism firing and stabilize your blood sugar. That means no energy dips. You could have hummus and pita, strawberries and yogurt, peanut butter and banana, apples and cheese - I could go on so email me for a list of low glycemic snacks.
Remember the goal
of snacking is to
bridge your energy level between meals, not to make you feel full. So
keep the portions down and the impact up. |
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Experience The Corporate Athlete Program Each of us owes the deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this inner light." Albert Schweitzer
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