Here is a question I heard this weekend for all you Leaders, Managers & Supervisors out there:
Does your team see you as a Person or do they just see Power?
If they see you as a Person they are much more likely to trust, respect and succeed for you. If they only see Power they may reclude into an environment of fear, hiding, hesitancy and failure.
Jack Welch, CEO of General Electric once said the secret to his success was "When I get power, I give it away"
Jack, by his 40 year distinguished track record shows that he gets it.
A leader's job is to lay down clear and challenging expectations of their people and equip them for success. Great leaders, once they've done that, let go. Yes they are there for advice, counsel and equipping but they won't just take over the game from an employee when they struggle.
The power of consequences, not the power of position will help protect the interests of the company, department and team of getting things done and done right.
That's great news because as a leader it takes the pressure off. Cheer them on, equip them with expectations and tools and give them the power to decide their future. That lets you present yourself as a person who cares about their success and wants to dialogue on how to continue to make it happen.
When employees own their future .. great things happen. Most Owners try not to let a business fail.
Have a great week!
David
"Your Man with the Plan" for Better Teams and Better Results.
Here are some attendee reviews from my most recent workshops:
"David, Your expertise shines through with your passion and you are a great mentor!"
"Very positive. Fun to be around and you made the day fly by. Thanks for all you do."
"Great level of energy and passion. Knowledgeable about the topic. I learned alot! Loved the positivity and the feedback."
"I leave with a very positive outlook on the changes I can/will implement at my workplace from this course. Changes in me that will make a huge difference to my team."
Call me at (403) 874-1044 or email me at david@marketbeamer.com
to talk about bringing powerful training to your teams in 2011.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Egypt: Hidden Gems amidst the conflict
I don't know about you but I couldn't help but be glued to the news reports coming out of Egypt the last two weeks. It holds special interest to me because I toured and had the chance to speak throughout Egypt in 2003 and came to know the people there as some of the warmest, most generous you'll ever meet. It doesn't shock me that the protestors were able to keep their focus amidst being charged and attacked.
Through all the drama, there are some amazing stories that have and will continue to unfold that have yet to be shared.
Donna and I have friends who work in Egypt and the story of their neighbourhood is one worth sharing. In the absence of the police and law and order neighbourhoods were forced to start there own "Block Watch" programs. Their's was no exception.
People of different cultures, faiths & languages banded together under one cause and bonds were formed and strengthened like they never would have been before. They kept watch together through day and night, taking turns protecting their homes. In a strange but familiar way, conflict has brought people together!
This inspiring story that continues to unfold has reminded me that while we can't avoid conflict in our lives we will always have something to take from it. Gold is refined through fire and so are our best relationships.
That has been my experience!
Through all the drama, there are some amazing stories that have and will continue to unfold that have yet to be shared.
Donna and I have friends who work in Egypt and the story of their neighbourhood is one worth sharing. In the absence of the police and law and order neighbourhoods were forced to start there own "Block Watch" programs. Their's was no exception.
People of different cultures, faiths & languages banded together under one cause and bonds were formed and strengthened like they never would have been before. They kept watch together through day and night, taking turns protecting their homes. In a strange but familiar way, conflict has brought people together!
This inspiring story that continues to unfold has reminded me that while we can't avoid conflict in our lives we will always have something to take from it. Gold is refined through fire and so are our best relationships.
That has been my experience!
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Telecommuting: a Yes or No for you?
I remember when working from home office was becoming more and more popular. In the 90's with the rising cost of downtown real estate in Calgary, Shell Canada at the time was sending quite a few people to work from home. Excited about the prospects of a 4 step walk in the mornings with my cup of coffee down to my computer, I raced into my boss's office and cried out "Send me Home!"
His response: "When hell freezes over Dave."
Not the response I expected to hear!
He went on to say: "Dave, you give energy to this place and you get energy from this place. I like your performance. If i sent you home to four walls, a computer/phone and a dog: your performance and motivation would die."
He was right. Telecommuting can be a great solution for the right person and the right circumstance but there are a few factors that as a leader, you want to consider before making the decision to move someone to work from home.
Here are a couple:
1) Character Type: Employees whose personality is affiliative by nature may not be a good fit. I did give and get energy from the office environment. As an affiliative natured person it was a great environment to encourage my success. The more isolated environment would have quickly brought my motivation down.
2) Commute: In larger centres if someone is commuting 2 plus hours a day alone then regaining that time with family and for relaxation can give that employee increased energy and motivation for the job.
Here are links to a couple other blogs on the topic:
Blog 1
Blog 2
Contact David today to bring powerful Leadership training to your team! david@marketbeamer.com www.marketbeamer.com
His response: "When hell freezes over Dave."
Not the response I expected to hear!
He went on to say: "Dave, you give energy to this place and you get energy from this place. I like your performance. If i sent you home to four walls, a computer/phone and a dog: your performance and motivation would die."
He was right. Telecommuting can be a great solution for the right person and the right circumstance but there are a few factors that as a leader, you want to consider before making the decision to move someone to work from home.
Here are a couple:
1) Character Type: Employees whose personality is affiliative by nature may not be a good fit. I did give and get energy from the office environment. As an affiliative natured person it was a great environment to encourage my success. The more isolated environment would have quickly brought my motivation down.
2) Commute: In larger centres if someone is commuting 2 plus hours a day alone then regaining that time with family and for relaxation can give that employee increased energy and motivation for the job.
Here are links to a couple other blogs on the topic:
Blog 1
Blog 2
Contact David today to bring powerful Leadership training to your team! david@marketbeamer.com www.marketbeamer.com
Monday, January 17, 2011
A Monday Power Tip: Use Reflection to become an Effective Listener
Listening is one of those skills you can never be too good at.
If I asked each of you to quantify the cost that miscommunications drive in your company I know I would get back some very large numbers!
You can start an effective listening revolution in your company. Follow the link below to a short clip on Youtube of me presenting in Missouri for Rockhurst University around the power of reflection in helping you listen for understanding and all the benefits that brings with it. Listening Skills are a big part of the two day Leadership Boot Camps I run for First Time Managers looking for a Great Start and/or Experienced Managers looking for a Fresh Start.
Click Here for a 3 minute training clip on Effective Listening
David Benjatschek is a professional speaker/workshop facilitator in the areas of Leadership & Communication. He brings powerful training workshops to companies that set up New Managers/Supervisors for a Great Start and helps experienced Managers/Supervisors get a Fresh Start.
Contact David more info: web - www.marketbeamer.com or email: david@marketbeamer.com
If I asked each of you to quantify the cost that miscommunications drive in your company I know I would get back some very large numbers!
You can start an effective listening revolution in your company. Follow the link below to a short clip on Youtube of me presenting in Missouri for Rockhurst University around the power of reflection in helping you listen for understanding and all the benefits that brings with it. Listening Skills are a big part of the two day Leadership Boot Camps I run for First Time Managers looking for a Great Start and/or Experienced Managers looking for a Fresh Start.
Click Here for a 3 minute training clip on Effective Listening
David Benjatschek is a professional speaker/workshop facilitator in the areas of Leadership & Communication. He brings powerful training workshops to companies that set up New Managers/Supervisors for a Great Start and helps experienced Managers/Supervisors get a Fresh Start.
Contact David more info: web - www.marketbeamer.com or email: david@marketbeamer.com
Friday, January 7, 2011
2011: The Year of Choice
This is your opportunity to make 2011 the Year of Choice.
One principle I've learnt over the years is this:
EVERYTHING in life will be managed.
If I don't manage something then there are hundreds & thousands of people/things that will manage it for me.
If I don't cut my lawn , the City of Calgary will eventually cut it for me (at the small fee of $250)
If I don't manage my budget, my bank will offer to "tide me over" with the credit card they sent me. (at 28 percent interest)
If I don't manage the use of my time, the great news is there are a multitude of people out there who will. (I'll meet their goals, not necessarily mine)
The lesson is that many of us are paying a heavy emotional & financial price for not addressing the choices we need to make in life.
The beginning of a New Year represents an awesome opportunity to starting making choices in those areas of our job/life that remain unresolved. It is our chance to manage something positively before it will be managed by someone else at a high cost.
From a leadership perspective I've narrowed it down to 5 choices we all need to make to become effective leaders. Stay tuned for much more information on my book "A Game of Choice: 5 Choices to Effective Leadership" and the workshop that follows.
Happy New Year! I wish all of you every success in 2011.
Some Workshop Reviews from my recent Jasper Workshops:
"Very Informative Course filled with good help suggestions to aid supervisors to improve overall productivity & staff relations. Honest. Passionate. Very Encouraging!"
"I leave with a very positive outlook on the changes I can/will implement at my workplace from this course. Changes in me that will make a huge difference to my team."
If you have any questions about bringing powerful training to your team in 2011, call me at (403) 874-1044 or email me at david@marketbeamer.com.
One principle I've learnt over the years is this:
EVERYTHING in life will be managed.
If I don't manage something then there are hundreds & thousands of people/things that will manage it for me.
If I don't cut my lawn , the City of Calgary will eventually cut it for me (at the small fee of $250)
If I don't manage my budget, my bank will offer to "tide me over" with the credit card they sent me. (at 28 percent interest)
If I don't manage the use of my time, the great news is there are a multitude of people out there who will. (I'll meet their goals, not necessarily mine)
The lesson is that many of us are paying a heavy emotional & financial price for not addressing the choices we need to make in life.
The beginning of a New Year represents an awesome opportunity to starting making choices in those areas of our job/life that remain unresolved. It is our chance to manage something positively before it will be managed by someone else at a high cost.
From a leadership perspective I've narrowed it down to 5 choices we all need to make to become effective leaders. Stay tuned for much more information on my book "A Game of Choice: 5 Choices to Effective Leadership" and the workshop that follows.
Happy New Year! I wish all of you every success in 2011.
Some Workshop Reviews from my recent Jasper Workshops:
"Very Informative Course filled with good help suggestions to aid supervisors to improve overall productivity & staff relations. Honest. Passionate. Very Encouraging!"
"I leave with a very positive outlook on the changes I can/will implement at my workplace from this course. Changes in me that will make a huge difference to my team."
If you have any questions about bringing powerful training to your team in 2011, call me at (403) 874-1044 or email me at david@marketbeamer.com.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Who will you Vote for?
Its Election Day in the USA.
A poll yesterday suggested that today 80 percent of those Americans who plan to switch their vote from Democrat to Republican in the US Mid Term Elections don't actually believe the Republicans will do a better job. In essence they just seem intent on making SOMEONE "PAY" for the current economic status of their country.
The poll shocked me at first but points to a sad reality. Most everyday, I see people around me wasting away their chance at life with a capital "L" . They are busy blaming their circumstances on everyone and everything else instead of using that same time to make the positive choices that would turn their circumstances around.
Every once in a while I catch myself trending in that same direction. It is the road more easily travelled.
The truth is that every morning each one of us goes to the polls on the issue of what direction we'll take that day. In Canada, other than required respect for Taxes and our Criminal Code of Canada no one can make your choices for you unless you let them.
So Please. Please. Please. On each and every Election Day:
Cast a ballot for yourself.
A poll yesterday suggested that today 80 percent of those Americans who plan to switch their vote from Democrat to Republican in the US Mid Term Elections don't actually believe the Republicans will do a better job. In essence they just seem intent on making SOMEONE "PAY" for the current economic status of their country.
The poll shocked me at first but points to a sad reality. Most everyday, I see people around me wasting away their chance at life with a capital "L" . They are busy blaming their circumstances on everyone and everything else instead of using that same time to make the positive choices that would turn their circumstances around.
Every once in a while I catch myself trending in that same direction. It is the road more easily travelled.
The truth is that every morning each one of us goes to the polls on the issue of what direction we'll take that day. In Canada, other than required respect for Taxes and our Criminal Code of Canada no one can make your choices for you unless you let them.
So Please. Please. Please. On each and every Election Day:
Cast a ballot for yourself.
Monday, September 6, 2010
What you need to know about the 'Law of Average' and how it applies to Leadership (both personal and corporate)
"Next week is our launch week for a new year. There will be a BBQ, fun and some pretty average preaching. So please invite your friends."
That was the ending appeal to our church service this past Sunday morning. No disrespect to the pastor who delivered it, he's a great guy and I didn't disagree with the true intent in which it was given (making sure people feel comfortable to hear an important message).
None the less I found myself strongly reacting to the word AVERAGE. It hit me like a boxer's blow to the gut.
Personally, I've come to dislike the word AVERAGE. So let me rant..
AVERAGE??? I refuse to settle for AVERAGE. I can't get excited about AVERAGE. I don't eat AVERAGE. I don't dream about AVERAGE. I've never chased AVERAGE. If I all i can look forward to is AVERAGE then I might as well just stop trying, stop dreaming, stop chasing, right now."
In the domain of leadership, both corporate & personal, aiming for average is a death sentence even if the accountant doesn't officially close your books and take down the neon OPEN sign on your business door.
A leader once said the formula to motivation is simply the existence of inspiring goals and having some tools to help us reach them. If our goals are simply average (while that sounds good on some days), how much motivation can there be? What is there to look forward to?
As humans we are motivated by achievement which can only come with challenge and growth. Our growth is fueled and enhanced by the sting of our failures along that way.
Despite the recent recession, the fact remains Canada's economy is heading for a severe labor shortage and "Please invite your friends" is going to become the Human Resource call of many companies. The question is will they come and want to stay? Will your organization or your team be an attractive place to work?!
If your leadership style settles for AVERAGE, don't count on it.
p.s.
If you are tired of average and want something better for your team & your life: Register for one of the upcoming 1st Time Managers Leadership Two Day Boot Camps.
Calgary's Workshop is just around the corner: September 14 & 15 at the Glenmore Inn and Convention Centre.
Click here to download the Fax Registration Form - or -
Register by Phone at (403) 874-1044.
That was the ending appeal to our church service this past Sunday morning. No disrespect to the pastor who delivered it, he's a great guy and I didn't disagree with the true intent in which it was given (making sure people feel comfortable to hear an important message).
None the less I found myself strongly reacting to the word AVERAGE. It hit me like a boxer's blow to the gut.
Personally, I've come to dislike the word AVERAGE. So let me rant..
AVERAGE??? I refuse to settle for AVERAGE. I can't get excited about AVERAGE. I don't eat AVERAGE. I don't dream about AVERAGE. I've never chased AVERAGE. If I all i can look forward to is AVERAGE then I might as well just stop trying, stop dreaming, stop chasing, right now."
In the domain of leadership, both corporate & personal, aiming for average is a death sentence even if the accountant doesn't officially close your books and take down the neon OPEN sign on your business door.
A leader once said the formula to motivation is simply the existence of inspiring goals and having some tools to help us reach them. If our goals are simply average (while that sounds good on some days), how much motivation can there be? What is there to look forward to?
As humans we are motivated by achievement which can only come with challenge and growth. Our growth is fueled and enhanced by the sting of our failures along that way.
Despite the recent recession, the fact remains Canada's economy is heading for a severe labor shortage and "Please invite your friends" is going to become the Human Resource call of many companies. The question is will they come and want to stay? Will your organization or your team be an attractive place to work?!
If your leadership style settles for AVERAGE, don't count on it.
p.s.
If you are tired of average and want something better for your team & your life: Register for one of the upcoming 1st Time Managers Leadership Two Day Boot Camps.
Calgary's Workshop is just around the corner: September 14 & 15 at the Glenmore Inn and Convention Centre.
Click here to download the Fax Registration Form - or -
Register by Phone at (403) 874-1044.
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