Leader Feeder by Unique Training & Development

Do you know why you should consider your options?  You don’t want to narrow down your choices too quickly when solving problems or making decisions. My dad always told me when I was buying something, I needed to look at two or three different options. He was coaching me on how to become a better […]

When you approach employees who are in the middle of a heated argument, how do you help resolve the conflict? Use these four questions to help discover what the source of the conflict is and some possible solutions: 1. “What caused the disagreement?”  Most conflicts don’t emerge instantly. They have probably been brewing hard feelings over […]

As a leader, you must show respect to earn respect. Here are three tips to earn respect from your team by showing them respect: The first tip is to acknowledge people. When it comes to being snubbed, people are more sensitive than you might think. Something as simple as not acknowledging someone in the workplace […]

Why should you, the leader, be realistically optimistic? Being realistically optimistic is different from being “Pollyanna optimistic”—where you make promises you can’t keep. Admiral James Stockdale, in his book about the Vietnam War, had this great quote: “You must never confuse faith that you will prevail in the end, which you can never afford to […]

Why should you, as a leader, embrace challenges? It’s tempting to think that challenging events and situations are only stressful and negative, but they can also contribute to some of your greatest strengths as a human being and leader. Here are three tips to reframe your thinking about challenges: Tip number one is to see […]

What if you, as a leader, could clone your top performers? Many leaders fantasize about having the ability to clone their top performers, so they have even more of them in their work group. Of course, we are not talking about a lab experiment where we extract DNA from your best people and breed more […]

How do you ensure your employees are fit for duty and not jeopardizing the health and safety of your team? Your responsibility as a supervisor is to make sure your team is fit for duty. When we say “fit for duty”, we mean making sure employees are able to perform the job tasks required without […]

Should you think of your employees as athletes? Today, I want to talk about an article I read recently that talked about how athletes are conquering distance and whether you can apply some of those same concepts to elevate your team’s performance. The article was in the Wall Street Journal, and it talked about how […]

Many leaders believe that their team doesn’t want to help problem solve or make things better in the department. Some even believe that their team is actively working against their success. This mindset is a big mistake, as it impedes your ability to make the kinds of improvements your department needs in order to satisfy […]

How do you, as a leader, make your team feel “right” or good about what they’re doing, so they can build on those successes? It has been said that one of the basic human needs, especially in the workplace, is a sense of security that you’re competent and doing something right. It’s important, as a […]

Communication can be a challenge in leadership. The good thing is, there are things you can do to communicate more effectively with your team.

Let’s Talk Workplace Problem Solving. Instead of complaining about problems, try converting them into projects to improve your department.

Are you an encouraging or discouraging leader? As a leader, it’s crucial for you to be more encouraging than discouraging. Not only will it impact your organization’s results, but it will also increase the morale and attitude of your group – and in the end, it will make your job as a leader easier. Many […]

Should leaders place more focus on their technical strengths or their interpersonal capability? You might think technical skills are the most important skill sets to have, but it turns out that your employees will judge your leadership on your interpersonal skills. Think about the best manager or supervisor you have ever worked for. When you […]

There are three common things leaders find frustrating in their workgroups, that can be linked back to what they, as the leader, are doing.

There are three common things leaders find frustrating in their workgroups, that can be linked back to what they, as the leader, are doing.

There are three common things leaders find frustrating in their workgroups, that can be linked back to what they, as the leader, are doing.

There are three common things leaders find frustrating in their workgroups, that can be linked back to what they, as the leader, are doing.

As a new leader taking over a workgroup, some employees may decide to test you. Passing those tests will establish you as a confident and respected leader. Here are three strategies to help you pass the test as a new leader: The first strategy is to get to know your team and their capabilities. Being […]

What happens when you’re enlightened, but you are surrounded by peers who just don’t get it? Many organizations require help when they are experiencing rapid growth or some other change and pressure. For example, when a senior leader changes in the organization and they want employees who are on the same page as them. Leaders […]

How should you as a leader, deal with worker to worker accusations? What happens when one worker tells you something that another worker might be doing? This can be a touchy situation for many leaders because the informant likely wants you to take action and say something to another worker, however, you may not have […]

How do you correct some of the unacceptable behavior and performance in your team? One of the top topics people look to us to deliver to their front line teams is how to deal with unacceptable behaviors that workers can sometimes give their supervisor. Keep this advice in your tool kit, because you will use […]

How do you motivate Millennials and Generation Z workers on your work team? One of the most requested topics from supervisors, managers, and team leaders is how to motivate the younger people in their work group. A lot of managers and supervisors tell me that it’s really tough to get people to do especially difficult […]

What do you do if you’ve been told you’re an abrasive leader? How do you become less abrasive over time? Today’s Leader Feeder is part two of a series. The first one dealt with abrasive people that you interact with. But what happens when you’re the abrasive leader yourself? Abrasive behaviours will usually come to […]

How can you, as a leader deal, with the fluctuating workloads that might be impacting your team? We know that some companies are dealing with dramatically increased production volumes, while others are dealing with a drop off in production right now. Assuming things are settling in to either slowing down or speeding up, how does […]