Five Tips for Effective Coaching Questions, Part 5
In my last blog, I talked about Tip #4 for asking a good coaching question. Let’s look at Tip #5 today. Five Tips for Good Coaching Questions 1. Keep them Open 2. Keep them Short and Stupid 3. Keep them Advice-Free 4. Keep them Forward-Focused 5. Keep them Thought Provoking 5. Keep them Thought Provoking […]
Creating Goals That Last
It’s March….the most challenging month of the year for most people. Me included. I’m ready for sunshine and being warm outside, only to be taunted by cold days and mild snow flurries. And if that wasn’t bad enough, most people’s New Year resolutions have gone by the wayside. Very depressing indeed…. I can’t help you […]
How to Manage Gen Y
“What do we do with Gen Y?” is being echoed daily on the internet, in the press and by the office water cooler. When I mention to friends that my next book is full of tips and tools to get the best out of Gen Y at work, I always get pulled aside for some […]
Who is Gen Y and Why Should You Care
Everyone wants to know how to effectively work with Gen Y. But before you can even work with them effectively, you need to understand them. Here are some fast facts: • Gen Y was born between 1982-2002. In comparison, Baby Boomers were born between 1943-1960 and Gen X was born between 1961-1981. • The Gen […]
Three Ways to Motivate Gen Y
The pulse of business in America is throbbing. People are concerned about the financial crisis, economy and upcoming elections. Despite this uncertainty, organizational attrition rates are high, up to 20% for some large firms. So what can leaders do to not only retain Gen Y employees, but get the most out of them during these […]
Creating a New Generation Board
No, this isn’t a new board game to play at the office. This is an idea to let your Gen Y employees have a voice and share their ideas. We all expect the company Executive Board to oversee and help solve organizational challenges, right? Why not create a “My Generation Board” as well? This new […]
Managing Gen Y in an Economic Downturn
Every organization is trying to do more with less. I constantly hear about managers cutting staff, not hiring needed staff, expecting more out of employees and trying to meet the budget in a tightened economy. Many Baby Boomers, and some Gen X, have seen this before and are used to tightening their belts. However, this […]
Managing Four Generations at Work
The other day I heard a friend say, “I can’t work with THEM. THEY are the problem.” Was my friend discussing race, gender or ethnicity? No, she was talking about Gen Y. And later I overheard a similar discussion in an elevator, with one Gen Y’er saying to another, “I can’t wait for THEM to […]
Learn from Obama and Harness the Power of Gen Y
Let’s face it. Whether you voted for him or not, Barack Obama brilliantly harnessed the power of Gen Y during his election campaign. According to the Associated Press, two-thirds of Gen Y supported the first president from Gen X. Why? Because he took the time to understand who they are, and then motivated them to […]
