Here’s What Really Motivates Your Employees (It’s Not What You Think)
In Daniel Pink’s book Drive, the underlying message is that a leader can provide a motivating environment but can’t motivate his or her employees; motivation comes from within each individual. This goes entirely against the common belief that given more carrots, an...
Is the Golden Rule Still Golden?
You probably remember your mother teaching you The Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. Well in this day and age I say “Do unto others as they want, not what I want” . A great example of this is recognizing the good...The Top 5 Leader/Manager Mistakes: Which Ones Are You Making?
Over the years, I have worked with hundreds of leaders — many who have displayed specific leadership shortfalls, that, when improved have had a positive impact on the effectiveness and profitability of the organization. Both new and experienced manager/leaders can...
Managing Friends after a Promotion
So after several years of proving yourself, your company finally recognizes your potential as a future leader. The opportunity for promotion, however, comes with a risk. You have made a number of friends at work during the past few years and now you will have to...
Martin Luther King’s Lessons in Leadership
This is a repost of a blog done a couple of years ago. Enjoy! As we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., many of us will remember his famous “I Have a Dream” speech delivered in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 28, 1963. This speech demonstrated two critical...
Beth Armknecht Miller’s passion for learning and dedication to bringing out the best in others are strands woven throughout her career and are found in her work with Executive Velocity, a top talent and leadership development advisory firm.