Archive for Leadership
I want to write on how an Open Door Policy can kill your company in China or anywhere. Very few people in the West take advantage of the open door policy. but be sure even fewer in China. Chinese people are taught from childhood to keep their heads down. Just open door? You need a […]
Continue Reading →As a leader, we are all susceptible to certain temptations that damage our leadership. Having a temptation does not mean we have to succumb to it, but we are very likely to succumb if we have not explicitly recognized it. Lets take a look at the 5 temptations of leaders. It can help us lead […]
Continue Reading →I want to discuss more aspects of a great company in China. Last week, I wrote on getting trainable workers who will be learning at all times. That is one big step. Values are another important topic. If my top 3 values are 1. make money any way 2. put friends before work always 3. […]
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Those of you who have followed me through 600 some blogs know that I often blog on why not to follow Forbes articles on leadership. Today, I will say Brent Gleeson found us 10 good thoughts. To summarize his thoughts: Hire Force Multipliers I went to college at West Point, served in leadership in the […]
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Inc has an article up by Marissa Levin on leaderhip traits for growth. I agree with all she says there including that many lists have merit and not just this one. Her Leadership Traits are: Being Coachable and Open to Help Being Open to Accountability Being Comfortable with Discomfort She has more thought in the article, so welcome […]
Continue Reading →Note the advice on interview mistakes given here in Business Insider. Good advice, but I want to talk about her first one. “In an effort to help job seekers avoid potential pitfalls, Hichens outlines her top deal-breakers…avoid these things at all costs. Bad mouthing your current or past company or manager. Stay away from this […]
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What makes you happy about what you did in 2016? What can we aim for in 2017? My teenage daughter and my dear wife told me I have become a better Dad and Husband in the last year. That tops 40% growth in my company in 2016. I am writing this blog which is a […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Everyone says you need a business plan for starting a business in China. Yes, we need a plan and goals to improve our results. I would add that you need to be ready to adapt and have money to aim for new targets when you start. In June 2009, I started my business in China […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →I like getting Gallup data as they are experts on survey data. They produced some insightful data on the workplace. The key data I saw here was that only half of workers know what to do. Just 50% of workers know clearly what their boss wants them to do. Tell Them What To Do […]
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Kiss up kick down is super common in China. It is kissing up to your superiors and kicking your staff. Common does not mean it should be acceptable. Excellent leaders know when they have been kissed up to and how to check to see if that person is kicking down. It is critical to keep […]
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