Leadership Skills Blog

Dec 4, Employee Appreciation: How To Implement A Program In Your Workplace

Sun, 4 Dec 2022 09:37:54 -0500

Creating an employee appreciation is a critical element of any organization helping to increase morale and reduce turnover.

Dec 4, Employee Appreciation Letter – Leadership Skills for Life

Sun, 4 Dec 2022 09:36:06 -0500

Writing the perfect employee appreciation letter is a great way to improve a company’s turnover rate and increase employee motivation. Here are some samples!

Dec 4, Writing Appreciation Mail to Improve Productiity

Sun, 4 Dec 2022 09:27:51 -0500

Appreciation mail takes the form of an appreciation letter written to employees for work well done and posted to their home address.

Dec 4, An Appreciation Letter - Easier Than You Think

Sun, 4 Dec 2022 09:26:58 -0500

Before discussing how to write an appreciation letter, first a few words about the benefits that such letters can offer.

Dec 4, Three Appreciation Letter Examples

Sun, 4 Dec 2022 09:25:50 -0500

Review these three appreciation letter examples and see how these examples can help you learn how to write an appreciation letter on your own.

Dec 4, Appreciate Your Employees With These Clever Gifts

Sun, 4 Dec 2022 09:24:53 -0500

Appreciate your employees with these clever gift ideas that will build morale and bring smiles to your staff.

Dec 4, Employee Policy Manual

Sun, 4 Dec 2022 09:23:49 -0500

A clear cut employee policy can help you avoid problems later. Get our employee policy manual and ensure a more cohesive workplace.

Dec 4, Employee Background Check Policy

Sun, 4 Dec 2022 09:22:56 -0500

Employee Background Check Policy- Background Checks One Might Take

Dec 4, Elements of an Employee Handbook

Sun, 4 Dec 2022 09:21:05 -0500

The elements of an employee handbook serve a number of purposes; however, it primarily acts as a tool to ensure that any policies or rules are followed.

Dec 4, Drug and Alcohol Program Policy

Sun, 4 Dec 2022 09:20:04 -0500

If you are considering a drug and alcohol program policy there is a lot to think about before moving forward with it. Several states have employment laws.

Dec 4, Leadership Stories – Leadership Skills for Life

Sun, 4 Dec 2022 09:15:54 -0500

Improve your leadership skills by diving deep into the attributes of a great leader. Here are some short stories on leadership to help you get inspired!

Dec 4, Sleeping at Work - Wow - Can you do that!

Sun, 4 Dec 2022 09:14:33 -0500

Sleeping at Work - Hard to Prove - But approach it from a different angle

Dec 4, The Best Inspirational Stories Of My Life – Leadership Skills for Life

Sun, 4 Dec 2022 09:13:22 -0500

Read my best inspirational stories.

Dec 4, Best Collection Of Short Stories

Sun, 4 Dec 2022 09:10:32 -0500

My best collection of short stories about leadership traits

Dec 4, My Marine Corps Boot Camp Experience?

Sun, 4 Dec 2022 09:09:09 -0500

Some of my Marine Corps Boot Camp Experiences

Dec 4, Leadership Stories Frustration Versus Confidence

Sun, 4 Dec 2022 09:07:32 -0500

Leadership Stories Frustration versus Confidence. My daughter wrote this story of how she didn’t let a coach destroy her confidence.

Dec 4, Christian Short Stories - Follow Me He Said

Sun, 4 Dec 2022 09:06:37 -0500

I have provided several Christian short stories, and this one is about Jesus saying “Follow Me!”

Dec 4, Business Rejection Letter

Sun, 4 Dec 2022 09:01:18 -0500

How to format and write a business rejection letter so that it presents your point without making enemies.

Dec 4, Business Letter Example - Many Sample Letters of All Types

Sun, 4 Dec 2022 09:00:01 -0500

I have provided a Business Letter Example on many different types and reasons for writing a letter.

Dec 4, Performance Improvement Plan Templates for Employees and Management

Sun, 4 Dec 2022 08:58:38 -0500

Our performance improvement plan samples are designed to help you improve overall business performance. Browse through the plans to grow your company today!

Dec 4, Sample Performance Improvement Plans: Help in Writing Your Own

Sun, 4 Dec 2022 08:57:41 -0500

Here you will see three sample performance improvement plans

Dec 4, Positive Phrases for an Employee Appreciation Letter

Sun, 4 Dec 2022 08:56:39 -0500

I have provided positive phrases to help you in writing the perfect employee appreciation letter. Attributes that begin with the letter ”A”

Dec 4, Performance Improvement Plan Template – Leadership Skills for Life

Sun, 4 Dec 2022 08:55:48 -0500

Looking for a comprehensive employee performance improvement plan template? We’ve got you covered. Identify and rectify poor performance to achieve your company’s goals.

Dec 4, Improving Employee Performance – Leadership Skills for Life

Sun, 4 Dec 2022 08:54:47 -0500

Are you looking at improving employee performance? Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you double down on the right strategies and step up to the plate.

Dec 4, Free Employee Evaluation Forms

Sun, 4 Dec 2022 08:53:54 -0500

I have provided free employee evaluation forms for your use. Feel free to change them in whatever way that works best for your organization.

Dec 4, Employee Self Evaluation Sample

Sun, 4 Dec 2022 08:52:44 -0500

Use this employee self evaluation sample to assist you in writing your own.

Dec 4, An Employee Performance Appraisal Process Is Critical to Productivity

Sun, 4 Dec 2022 08:51:53 -0500

An effective employee performance appraisal process incorporates several key components, such as a fair and equitable employee review process

Dec 4, Annual Employee Review: How Important Is It?

Sun, 4 Dec 2022 08:50:48 -0500

I’m not sure why but small business owners fail to take advantage of conducting an annual employee review on their staff.

Dec 3, Sample Written Warning Letters Including Employee Policies

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:49:31 -0500

Find several written warning letters examples and equally important the employee policies they are based on.

Dec 3, Written Warning Webform

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:48:31 -0500

We provide written warning webform formatted for the web that is free.

Dec 3, Written Warning for Tardiness

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:47:32 -0500

Preparing an employee written warning for tardiness is very easy if you follow some basic rules that apply to issuing progressive discipline in the workplace.

Dec 3, Written Warning for Stealing

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:46:41 -0500

At best, issuing a written warning for stealing is the right choice; however, depending on the circumstances I believe that stealing merits immediate termination.

Dec 3, Written Warning For Misconduct

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:45:43 -0500

Issuing a written warning for misconduct needs to be dealt with appropriately. What are the types of behaviors that would be categorized as misconduct?

Dec 3, Written Warning For Insubordination

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:44:48 -0500

Issuing a written warning for insubordination is the right thing to do when an employee has refused to follow your direction.

Dec 3, Written Warning for Disrespect

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:43:42 -0500

When should you issue an employee written warning for disrespect? First, let’s make sure we understand the difference between disrespect and insubordination.

Dec 3, Writing a Written Warning

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:42:42 -0500

Writing a written warning is easier than you thinkg provided you check all the facts first and treat everyone equally.

Dec 3, Warning Letter for Poor Performance

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:41:34 -0500

Check out these sample written warning letter for poor performance.

Dec 3, Warning Letter for Disrespectful Behavior

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:40:29 -0500

Writing a warning letter for disrespectful behavior is easier than you thinik. Follow these examples. Plus Good Leadership Skills Fast Facts!

Dec 3, Warning Letter for Absenteeism

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:39:40 -0500

Get help by reviewing this sample warning letter for absenteeism along with a sample employee policy manual policy on absenteeism.

Dec 3, Written Warning Insubordination Samples

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:38:24 -0500

I have provided several written warning insubordination samples, i.e., phrases to get you started on writing a written warning letter for insubordination.

Dec 3, Sample Written Warning Letter for Tardiness or Late Arrival

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:37:35 -0500

Review a sample written warning letter for tardiness and sample Attendance Policy to help you write a discipnary letter and develop your own policy.

Dec 3, Sample Termination Letter - Find the Right One

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:36:36 -0500

Find the right sample termination letter from the many that I have provided along with valuable free information!

Dec 3, Defining Progressive Discipline With Numerous Samples

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:34:09 -0500

Defining progressive discipline and included is numerous examples of how to write a written warning letter

Dec 3, A Progressive Discipline Process Will Bring Order To The Workplace

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:33:18 -0500

Implementing a progressive discipline process in your workplace will insure that order will be brought back.

Dec 3, Letter of Concern

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:32:24 -0500

I have provided this letter of concern for poor performance that you can use as a sample.

Dec 3, Issuing A Final Written Warning For Attendance

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:31:32 -0500

With a attendance being the number one employee violation, learn what needs to happen to be able to issue a final written warning for attendance.

Dec 3, How To Discipline An Employee For Tardiness

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:30:53 -0500

Within this article I will explain how to discipline an employee for tardiness. Tardiness is one of those employee behaviors that drive a supervisor crazy for many reasons.

Dec 3, Employment Termination Letter: For Cause

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:29:12 -0500

This is a sample of an employment termination letter and basic information during a probationay period concerning poor performance!

Dec 3, Employee Written Warning: There A Necessary Part Of Supervision

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:27:56 -0500

Preparing and issuing an employee written warning is not a horrific event. In fact it is something every young supervisor better be able to do!

Dec 3, Employee Written Warning Letter: An Unfortunate Necessity Of Managing

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:23:32 -0500

Unfortunately there comes a time as a leader that you must issue an employee written warning letter to hopefully correct poor performance or behavior.

Dec 3, Employee Warning Notice: Take Action To Bring Order Back

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:18:11 -0500

Preparing and issuing an Employee Warning Notice can be stressful; however, it is a necessary thing if you have been in a leadership role for very long. If you are not up for it this may not be the ri

Dec 3, An Employee Warning Letter That Yields Results!

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:15:00 -0500

Writting an employee warning letter is not that difficult. Then why do we want to complicate it? Let us show you how easy it can be.

Dec 3, Employee Letter of Reprimand Example

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:13:02 -0500

I have provided an employee letter of reprimand example for absenteeism, insubordination, disrespect, and sexual harassment.

Dec 3, Employee Discipline Forms for Insubordination - Free PDF Form

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:10:34 -0500

Get free employee discipline forms for insubordination or any other type of discipline you need to deal with. Again all free.

Dec 3, Employee Discipline Form

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:07:37 -0500

Although I am not a strong believer in an employee discipline form, I understand some out there are not able to take the time to create a formal letter.

Dec 3, Employee Counseling Form

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:03:24 -0500

Using an employee counseling form will make the disciplinary process that much easier for you to issue any form of discipline.

Dec 3, Using Employee Attendance Software To Successfully Manage Employees

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:01:04 -0500

Keeping track of your employees with employee attendance software can help make this task much more efficient.

Dec 3, Disciplinary Action Is Critical To Maintaining Order

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 11:03:33 -0500

Learn how to use disciplinary action effectively and correctly to stay out of the courtroom.

Dec 3, Destruction of Company Property - Is it Anger - or Accident?

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 10:59:44 -0500

Whenever there is destruction of company property you should be aware of employee violence

Dec 3, Issuing A 1st Written Warning Letter To An Employee

Sat, 3 Dec 2022 10:57:18 -0500

Preparing and issuing a 1st written warning to an employee can be stressful, but knowing how and what to expect can help ease your anxiety.

Dec 2, Leadership Training 101: Advice That Will Help You Excel

Fri, 2 Dec 2022 23:34:07 -0500

If you’re looking to achieve consistent business growth, you can’t afford to skimp on leadership training. Continue reading to discover the top strengths of a leader.

Dec 2, Turnover Will Destroy A Business

Fri, 2 Dec 2022 23:23:05 -0500

Turnover can and will destroy your business. Can your business afford to lose between $15,600 and $62,400 every time you hire the wrong employee?

Dec 2, Decision Making Process in Management

Fri, 2 Dec 2022 23:07:27 -0500

Decision making process in management can involve many different ways to bring out great ideas!

Dec 2, Characteristics of Good Leadership

Fri, 2 Dec 2022 22:55:20 -0500

In addition to being an enthusiastic good communicator with a special skill for listening, the common characteristics of good leadership also include…

Dec 2, Management by Objective - Performance Checkpoints

Fri, 2 Dec 2022 11:50:03 -0500

Management by Objective is a management approach that clearly defines every employee’s goal and sets performance measures with respect to the goals being set.

Dec 2, Ethical Behavior in the Workplace – Does It Exist?

Fri, 2 Dec 2022 10:27:11 -0500

As competition in business grows exceedingly great it seems that ethical behavior in the workplace has been in a freefall.

Dec 2, Different Types of Leadership Styles Authoritarian-Autocratic-Situati

Fri, 2 Dec 2022 08:18:00 -0500

We will discuss the different types of leadership styles - Authoritarian - Autocratic - Situational

Dec 1, What Makes a Great Leader?

Thu, 1 Dec 2022 11:02:15 -0500

For years people have been trying to uncover what makes a great leader and there are as many theories as there are grains of sand on the beach!

Dec 1, What is Leadership

Thu, 1 Dec 2022 10:56:36 -0500

The question of What is Leadership has been asked by millions of people over the years! Thousands, if not millions, of Leadership Books have been written.

Dec 1, Teambuilding Exercises That Are Easy

Thu, 1 Dec 2022 10:50:49 -0500

Teambuilding exercises are an easy, fun way to boost morale and bond with your co-workers.

Dec 1, Examples of Non Verbal Communication

Thu, 1 Dec 2022 10:30:55 -0500

I have provided several examples of non verbal communication; however, keep in mind that there are always possible variances to all of them.

Nov 30, Employee Conflict

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:15:20 -0500

Handling any type of employee conflict can be very frustrating! Knowing how to handle it is essential to maintaining a healthy environment.

Nov 30, Developing Leaders - Don't Get Duped!

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:58:48 -0500

Developing Leaders can be an enjoyable experience; however, this Leadership Story does not fall into that category! This Leadership Story is about a time I got completely duped by a very young supervi

Nov 30, To Define Integrity - Let's Look at Noah

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:52:27 -0500

To define integrity I believe you can take a look at Noah's life and get a good picture of what it means!

Nov 30, Common Interview Questions That Will Help You Prepare

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:45:30 -0500

What are some of the most common interview questions? What is your dream job? With any interview question you need to turn that question into a sales pitch?

Nov 29, Participative Leadership - What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages?

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 10:58:46 -0500

Lately the phrase "participative leadership" has become almost a buzzword in business circles.

Nov 24, Marine Corps: The Best Decision I Ever Make!

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:15:00 -0500

As the bus entered the Marine Corps gates, I knew my life was about to change! What I didn't know was how much! I was only seventeen years old getting ready to

Nov 8, Sample Appreciation Letter

Tue, 8 Nov 2022 21:55:09 -0500

This Sample Appreciation Letter I hope will get your creative juices flowing so that you can modify it to your specific needs.

Nov 8, Recognition Letter Example To An Employee or Volunteer

Tue, 8 Nov 2022 21:23:59 -0500

I have provided a recognition letter example for a voluteer, a guest speaker, and an employee for a job well done!

Nov 8, Employee Letter Of Appreciation

Tue, 8 Nov 2022 11:24:54 -0500

Advantages of an employee letter of appreciation that promotes motivation.

Nov 7, Funny Employee Awards Ideas

Mon, 7 Nov 2022 18:12:25 -0500

These types of funny employee awards have a way of loosening up an entire work team!

Nov 7, An Employee Thank You Letter Should Be Thoughtful and Meaningful

Mon, 7 Nov 2022 17:37:33 -0500

Writing an employee thank you letter can never get easier. View these three examples of a thank you letter/