Caped Coaching & Training, LLC

05/21/2023

Next-to, Next-to Last http://capedcoaching.com/blog/next-to-next-to-last

For those employees that are being compared and measured against goals that are not aligned with their skill sets and starting points, it can be frustrating to know that even though they are putting in more effort, by the company standards, they are not considered as “good” as others.  In f

04/15/2023

Unlocking the Potential of Underused Employees: Advice for Company Leaders by Gwen Payne, invisiblemoms.com http://capedcoaching.com/blog/unlocking-the-potential-of-underused-employees-advice-for-company-leaders-by-gwen-payne-invisiblemomscom

Every employee has the potential to contribute meaningfully to a business's success. Yet, company leaders often fail to recognize and harness the abilities of certain employees, leaving them underused and undervalued. This can negatively impact company culture, reduce employee motivation, and impede

02/19/2023

The Case for Treating Companies Like People http://capedcoaching.com/blog/the-case-for-treating-companies-like-people

Many companies treat employees like replaceable cogs in the corporate machine – using people to do their work while finding ways to minimize the amount of benefits in order to maximize profits. In addition to that, many people know that unemployment could be just around the corner due to layoffs t...

10/11/2022

Leadership goes to the dogs...

"I noticed an unmistakable look of concern on the dog’s face. Even though Paul is the one who embraces Barry as his “twin brother,” while Joey just tolerates the dog, Barry was there at Joey’s side.

"On this day, Barry knew Joey wasn’t feeling well. For Barry, I can imagine he saw this as his essential job to be there for Joey because of how Joey felt, not because of how Joey felt about the dog...

"As a leader, it is your job to show up and to support people whether they like you or not. Your role is to serve others, not for others to serve you."

http://capedcoaching.com/blog/leadership-goes-to-the-dogs

As a leader, it is your job to show up and to support people whether they like you or not. Your role is to serve others, not for others to serve you.

08/09/2022

Do the costs of speaking up about toxic cultures outweigh those of staying quiet? http://capedcoaching.com/blog/do-the-costs-of-speaking-up-about-toxic-cultures-outweigh-those-of-staying-quiet

I continue to wonder if the costs of speaking up about toxic cultures outweigh the costs of staying quiet. By speaking up, people are not only risking the job and professional relationships they have now, but also future opportunities, as well.

07/15/2022

**NEW POST**

Without one essential ingredient, attempts to create courageous and open environments will not only fail, but they will suck away people’s willpower to speak up.

https://capedcoaching.com/blog/if-your-culture-sucks-this-is-what-youre-missing

Many of us crave cultures where everybody can freely share their ideas and opinions, believing that such environments lead to better experiences for all in the workplace and better outcomes for the people we serve. Unfortunately, without one essential ingredient, attempts to create such environment

04/18/2022

To make a difference, you have to do something different http://capedcoaching.com/blog/to-make-a-difference-you-have-to-do-something-different

What makes the threshold different—a defining moment in the hero’s journey—is that once you cross the threshold, you cannot go back. To cross the threshold is to commit yourself completely, wholly, and without limitation. Sun Tzu, a sixth century BCE Chinese general and the author of The Art o...

01/20/2022

12/17/2021

"Too often, leaders struggle to build leadership strength because they use development 'solutions' that are based on a faulty premise: that becoming a better leader begins with correcting weaknesses. Other leadership development offerings teach skills that aren't actually connected to outcomes...

"Gallup completed the largest study of its kind (covering more than 14,000,000 employees, 2,000 organizations, 559 job studies and 360 general job demands) to identify the most essential competencies leaders need to achieve excellence."

1. Build relationships - "encourage others to feel a commitment to the human being who is leading them"

2. Develop people

3. Lead change - "leaders should model desired behaviors"

4. Inspire others - "people thrive in a positive and encouraging environment"

5. Think critically

6. Communicate clearly - "ask questions, listen actively, and fuel a culture with streamlined information sharing"

7. Create accountability

https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/357983/great-leaders-behaviors-common.aspx

Every role has a set of expectations -- these seven are ones every leader should meet.

10/12/2021

Courage Does Not Exist Without Vulnerability http://capedcoaching.com/blog/courage-does-not-exist-without-vulnerability

We don’t always have experts we can turn to on demand who can point out small details with big implications or show us what we may have missed. When we miss the meaning of things or miss them altogether, we miss opportunities for the people around us to feel heard, seen, and valued. It’s impossi...

09/12/2021

Dispelling Your Doubts http://capedcoaching.com/blog/dispelling-your-doubts

All of us have been reluctant, or we have outright refused, to accept the power of the opportunities we have in our lives. We have doubts about the outcome, process, and timing, but most of all, we have doubts about ourselves and our own abilities. We ask: Why this? Why now? And why me? It is all t

07/27/2021

Practice Makes Perfect http://capedcoaching.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect

In fact, most managers I know have bookshelves dedicated to books on, around, and related to how to be a better manager. It’s not only common, it’s almost expected. It’s a badge of honor for a manager to have the latest and best management books. And no doubt, they’ve read them all. Why, the...