Last week the CFO of Google wrote a touching resignation memo that made headlines. It wasn’t necessarily that he was resigning that caused a stir,…
Having worked most of my career in HR in the construction and manufacturing industries, I became accustomed to hearing supervisors say “He’s a great employee……
Employees are all addicted to a chemical that is in short supply. When they get enough of it, their focus is sharper, their attitudes are…
How did you learn to be a manager? Just about everyone I’ve asked that question to have said some variation of “I was thrown into…
In the book Strengths Based Leadership, the authors cited a major study that determined the basic needs followers want their leaders to meet. The top…
Have you ever tried to give an employee performance feedback and had the discussion go sideways on you? If so, you’re like most managers. Giving…
Dictators don’t just live in North Korea and Russia. They are alive and well in the corner offices of many companies great and small. Sure,…
In the book the 8th Habit, business author Stephen Covey recounted a story told to him by Bill Marriott, founder of the Marriott hotel chain….
Having the freedom to make our own decisions is one of our most fundamental human needs. It’s like oxygen for the soul. The desire to…
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Michael Timms is a best-selling author and sought-after speaker and consultant who teaches leaders how to inspire greatness in those they lead. Michael offers a wide range of leadership services and resources through his company Avail Leadership Inc.
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