The best holiday gift for your employees
The holidays are upon us, and if you’re anything like me, you are already overwhelmed trying to keep up with work while you prepare for holiday parties, find those perfect gifts, get the holiday [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Laurie J. Maddalena’
How to succeed when you’re overcommitted and overwhelmed
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that you want to crawl back under the covers, eat a pint of ice cream, and watch reruns of Friends all day? I had a moment like this last [...]
NextGen Know-How: Do you have too many goals?
When it comes to goals, Tony Robbins says that most people overestimate what they can accomplish in a year, and underestimate what they can accomplish in 10 years. When you look back on 2016, did [...]
NextGen Know-How: 4 signs you should not be a leader
When I was first promoted to a leadership role, I had no idea what was in store for me. I thought my job was to give instructions and answer questions. Little did I know that [...]
NextGen know-how: Appreciation in your credit union
The holidays are approaching, and one task on my list this month is gifts for my children's teachers. I'm not very creative and, honestly, I'd rather buy a gift card and call it a day. [...]
NextGen Know-How: Simplify
As we near the end of the year, are you on track to achieve your goals? Or are you wondering how it got to be November when you haven't had the chance to get nearly [...]
Credit union know-how: Make time for time off
When was the last time you took a vacation? Not just a few days off to get things done around your house or to run errands, but a real break away from work? I just [...]
NextGen Know-How: Developing a pipeline of credit union leaders
Earlier this year, I was working with an executive who had all the characteristics of a great leader: high emotional intelligence, an engaged team, an approachable leadership style, and great results. There was just one [...]
NextGen Know-How: Upgrade your credit union leadership
A few weeks ago, I enrolled in a program for entrepreneurs. The first two weeks of this program are about decluttering your life--your physical space , including files, closets, and drawers, and your mental space, including [...]
Next Gen Know-How: 5 languages of appreciation
Understand how each employee prefers to hear recognition and tailor your message accordingly. by: Laurie J. Maddalena, MBA, CPCC, PHR About a year after I got married, I read the book, The 5 Love Languages [...]
How to stop upward delegation at your credit union
3 strategies to help employees take responsibility for decisions so you can get more done. by: Laurie J. Maddalena, MBA, CPCC, PHR Do you ever struggle with getting things done because you are frequently interrupted? [...]
NextGen Know-How: 5 questions you should ask your top employee today
Don't wait until it's too late. by: Laurie J. Maddalena, MBA, CPCC, PHR Have you ever been blindsided when one of your best employees gives their two-week notice? You were sailing right along thinking everything [...]
NextGen Know-How: 6 strategies for becoming a persuasive speaker
Stay focused and don't overwhelm your audience with too much information. by: Laurie J. Maddalena Many years ago, as I prepared for one of my first presentations as a leader, I remember filling each PowerPoint [...]
Leaders, be present
When times get busy, be careful not to neglect the people side of business by Laurie J. Maddalena, MBA, CPCC, PHR It was another crazy morning of getting everyone ready and out of the house. [...]
Set Boundaries During Downtime
Do you work during vacations and weekends or do you completely disconnect? Find the right balance. by Laurie J. Maddalena I just returned from a nice vacation with my family in the beautiful southern state [...]