Makarios Consulting Blog

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A photo of a chess game in a difficult move. Addressing problems of poor performance or bad behavior requires leadership courage.

Make the Decision to Start the New Year Right

Today, you as a leader may be thinking about one person on your team who just isn’t measuring up. Maybe it’s how they relate to other people – pure, plain toxicity. Perhaps it is their work – or lack of it. It could be their approach – such as a failure to conform to the… Continue reading Make the Decision to Start the New Year Right

If There Are No Consequences, There Will Be No Change

Years ago, I (Rip) was at a conference where Jack Welch, the CEO of General Electric, was asked what he wished he had done differently in his career. He said, essentially, “I always moved too slowly on the tough people problems. People problems are not like fine wine. They don’t get better with age.” I… Continue reading If There Are No Consequences, There Will Be No Change

Leadership Courage Part 5: Giving (Tough) Redirecting Feedback

Feedback is perhaps the single most powerful tool a leader has at his or her disposal to bring about significant improvement in employee engagement and performance. Ken Blanchard wisely noted, “Feedback is the breakfast of champions.” That being said, most leaders avoid giving redirecting feedback – feedback that seeks to change negative behavior or performance… Continue reading Leadership Courage Part 5: Giving (Tough) Redirecting Feedback