Written By Chris Ihrig Published on March 28, 2023 A healthy organizational culture doesn’t happen by accident. It takes planning, commitment, and steady guidance from leadership. It also requires ongoing nurturing. Culture is never static; it evolves and changes every day, and it will do the same within your organization. But for the leaders and [...]
Written By Tim Yeomans Published on March 16, 2023 All of us have experienced the de-motivating and patronizing feelings that result from praise that is inauthentic, uninformed, or, at worst, sarcastic. Leaders must be aware that praise or words of affirmation that are delivered without the knowledge and understanding of what was accomplished, or the [...]
Written By Chris Ihrig Published on February 21, 2023 Reading the headlines these days, it’s easy to get the impression that people just don’t want to work anymore. This couldn’t be further from the truth. What’s happening is that scores of people, post-pandemic, are looking for the right kind of work. They don’t want to [...]
Written By Mike Robertson Published on February 16, 2023 There are many things that separate a leader from a manager. Managers, to their credit, are essential for a company to be successful, but those who choose to become a leader are held to a higher standard. The fork in the road between a leader [...]
Written By Tim Yeomans Published on February 14, 2023 Few if any people are hired with the expectation that they will underperform. Most team members have no desire to be labeled with such a moniker, and there are even fewer leaders that wish to spend their time carrying through with punitive steps leading toward termination. [...]
Written By Chad Kearns Published on February 1, 2023 Seeking feedback from your team can be one of the most powerful outlets for leaders to build engagement with those they lead. Opening yourself up for feedback shows humility. It shows a desire to learn and improve. Most importantly, soliciting, receiving, and acting on feedback effectively [...]
Written By Tim Yeomans Published on January 18, 2023 We are all customers, and we all form preferences and opinions based on the personal interactions, purchases, and transactions we have with businesses. We assess the quality of each experience very quickly, comparing it to others we liked or disliked. Everyone has a few businesses to [...]
This year, leaders across the country faced up to big questions about what the future of work will look like. The challenges came quickly, as The Great Resignation continued and competition for talent was high. As we approach a new year, this is an excellent moment to take a deep breath and get ready for [...]
It’s been an amazing year of growth here at Fired-Up! Culture, filled with meaningful conversations, rewarding work, and inspiring partners. Our team has especially enjoyed the opportunity to share their reflections on leadership with you via our blog. Below I’ve included some of the top Fired-Up! Culture posts from 2022. 1. Why You Should Strive [...]
Effective leaders understand that their organization's internal communication is its lifeblood. In the absence of information, even trusted and highly loyal team members can succumb to the perils of rumor. Without the correct context, they might speculate upon the direction of the company and their own future with it. Successful leaders nearly always put protocols [...]
