by Jim Reklis | Sep 6, 2018 | Leadership
“People leave bosses, not companies.” Most of us have heard this quote and a Gallup study affirmed that over 50% of employees left their job due to their direct boss. Some of you may have experienced this reality as an employee. And some may have been the...
by Jim Reklis | May 14, 2018 | Personal Development
In March I attended an all-day Saturday workshop. Saturdays are rarely work focused for me but I was curiously optimistic that the speakers would offer something valuable on the topic of marketing. I got more than I expected. Neen James, a vibrant speaker...
by Jim Reklis | May 7, 2018 | Leadership, Productivity, Team Building
Everyone wants to be appreciated and valued for the contributions they make. A surprising number of leaders and managers miss opportunities to notice, comment and reward the behaviors that contribute to success. With focused and specific effort, a leader can...
by Jim Reklis | Apr 30, 2018 | Coaching, Leadership, Team Building
Everyone deserves a good leader. And every leader arrives at a crossroad formed at the intersection of three vital components of any business or endeavor, the intersection of people, purpose, and performance. Choices made at this crossroad determine outcome,...
by Jim Reklis | Mar 19, 2018 | Leadership, Team Building
We can only be as effective as the feedback we receive from others, especially our leaders/managers. Of course, we give ourselves constant feedback usually in the negative form. Everyone struggles with doubt, uncertainty, and fear when it comes to our perception of...