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Insights from Liddell Consulting Group, Leadership Consulting Firm Boston

Employees Seek the Opportunity to Learn.

January 29th, 2020 | Liddell Leads
manager teaching employee

All employees, at all levels, are concerned with the opportunity for learning and development compared to other aspects of their job. This occurs through new challenges, developmental assignments, developmental feedback, conversations, and mentoring; all of which are controlled almost exclusively by the employees’ respective manager. To make this work, the manager must believe that their […]

A “Command and Control” style will get things done quickly, BUT…

January 27th, 2020 | Liddell Leads
command and control overbearing boss

…this style doesn’t inspire anybody and, in the long run, just creates a bunch of robots that react to orders. Not exactly the conditions that build strong teams, stimulate innovation, and drive sustainable business performance. Very often, the “My Way or the Highway” method of management can ultimately drive employees, and the company, into the […]

Three Things Employees Want from a Job.

January 22nd, 2020 | Liddell Leads
what employees want: happy employee talking with manager

If you want to make a real, positive, impression as a leader, consider these three things employees want in a job. They want… The opportunity to learn and grow To get paid To be inspired by their leaders Read an Expanded Article on This Idea Here »

The Weight of the World: Effective Decision Making

January 21st, 2020 | Liddell Leads
coffee or tea?

Quick! Coffee or tea? It’s likely this decision was easy. Based on what you like and the fact that there were only two options, most would react almost automatically. It’s coffee for me, by the way. As we all know, life’s full of complicated decisions. As a leader, making effective decisions on behalf of your […]

We All Want to Get Paid, But it’s Not Always the Motivating Factor You Might Think.

January 15th, 2020 | Liddell Leads

At Liddell Consulting, we have this discussion often regarding money and employee motivators. Money is important to everybody, but it inspires very few people – if any. We all want to get paid, and need to get paid, but it is lower on the list of what motivates your employees at work. Employees want to […]

“Because I’m the Boss!” – Command and Control or Inspire and Motivate

January 13th, 2020 | Liddell Leads

You won’t hear this phrase very often in today’s contemporary working environment but that does not mean many leaders still don’t feel this way. Yes, it is commonly recognized that a command and control style will get things done quickly. But this style doesn’t inspire anybody and, in the long run, just creates a bunch […]

Every Company Has a Unique Set of Challenges.

January 8th, 2020 | Liddell Leads
company challenge

Our perspective can help simplify what needs to be improved, and our time-tested methods can provide clear steps so you can reach your goals. Liddell Consulting Group has been the trusted adviser for leaders and managers since 2002. As experienced leadership experts, we offer perspective on the complicated challenges organizations face, provide comprehensive and objective […]

Inspiring Managers Act in Very Similar Ways.

January 6th, 2020 | Liddell Leads

Putting different leadership styles aside, all inspiring managers act in very similar ways. They establish clear goals, spend quality time with their people, and foster highly collaborative behavior. Also, to improve on their personal connection they work consistently on effective communication, helping others navigate change, and setting the example for others to follow.

Effective Decision Making is a Process.

January 2nd, 2020 | Liddell Leads
neckties

As a leader, making effective decisions on behalf of your company, employees, and customers can be much harder than deciding what tie to wear. These decisions can have the power to make or break your business and deeply affect people’s lives – not a responsibility to be taken lightly. Taking the time to define the […]

Getting results means understanding your starting point.

December 27th, 2019 | Liddell Leads

The first step toward impactful leadership and a competitive organization is identifying current strengths and areas for improvement. Liddell Consulting Group offers a series of assessments and tools to evaluate where your company and team stand to help inform targeted action steps and development programs for moving toward optimal performance. ​Our assessments and surveys can […]