Articles Tagged - delegating

October 13, 2013

The Weight of Your Words

Your words have weight. That’s why you should wait to speak them.

As a senior-level manager, your words are weightier than they used to be. When you speak, people listen and respond. This is both a blessing and a curse.   Of course, it’s helpful that your words (backed by your authority) are taken seriously and compel action. But there’s another side of the coin to consider. Do people sometimes put more stock in what you say than what you intended?   This can happen when you forget your role and speak casually about almost any topic. I recently...Continue reading

By Deb CalvertPosted in Leadership & Teambuilding on October 13, 2013

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March 12, 2013

Learn to Use Delegation as a Tool to Develop & Engage Employees

8 Essential Steps to Develop Others Through Effective Delegation

By Deb Calvert, President, People First Productivity Solutions You’re good at what you do, but you may be doing too much by hanging on to work that you shouldn’t be doing. No matter what your job title is, there are people around you who could take on some of your tasks.  Delegating some of your work to them will benefit you, them, and your company.   This isn’t about offloading work that you don’t like or feel is too big a burden. Thinking of delegating in that...Continue reading

By Deb CalvertPosted in Communication Skills on March 12, 2013

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