Originally published at Witz Education. Most people receiving objections to a request consider it a conversation ender. Some become defensive, others become angry, and others will simply move on. However, successful individuals have a different perspective: they see this as a conversation starter. Objections are bound to happen, whether it’s in sales negotiations or discussing … Continue reading
Originally published at Witz Education. Traditionally, there were a few leaders who held all the power, while followers executed the strategy created from the top. Flattening organizational structures have resulted in fewer boundaries between leaders and followers, and as a result, “leaders can no longer trust in power; instead, they rely on the power of … Continue reading
Written by Greg Witz, edited by Jared Kligerman, initially published for Witz Education. I’m sure those with children will agree there is no worse sound in the world than your crying child. While some are signs of hunger or discomfort, very often they stem from my child being disengaged or bored. In fact, I can … Continue reading
Assertiveness. The ability to express yourself in an appropriately honest manner, defining your expectations in terms of ability, potential, resources, and timelines to set healthy personal boundaries. Being assertive is a quality held by all top leaders. It promotes productivity, performance, commitment, and respect within the team. It creates a culture of collaboration and accountability, … Continue reading
On Wednesday October 22, the unthinkable happened as a gunman opened fire on Parliament Hill, the home of Canadian government. While the men and women protecting the institution did their job perfectly, unfortunately a life was lost. My thoughts and condolences go to Cpl. Cirillo and, from Montreal, Warrant Officer Vincent’s families. In reflecting on … Continue reading
The business world is changing. Team members are not looking for bosses, but leaders. This holds particularly true for Millennials, who want to be coached in the workplace. With the right guidance, they will preform beyond expectations. The challenge is that many leaders are not equipped with the tools to effectively coach their teams and team members … Continue reading
“Gen-Y are entitled and expect everything to be done for them. They don’t understand what it means to do a hard day’s work.” “Boomers are too traditional and don’t know how to use technology.” “Nobody talks about us! Don’t forget Gen-X!” These are generalizations of what you can find when you read about the generations … Continue reading
