Hello!
Can you believe that Labor Day and the unofficial end of summer is just a few short days away? We hope you had a great summer and have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!
Our lead article this week addresses a workplace phenomena that has garnered a lot of attention lately: workplace bullying. While workplace bullying no doubt exists in a variety of forms, one can't help but wonder if it is a misnomer and is really as prevalent as the multitude of surveys, articles, and blogs make it out to be.
Our second article addresses the challenges associated with managing telecommuters. We'll offer 8 tips for successfully managing telecommuters.
Power quote:
"No person can be a great leader unless he takes genuine joy in the successes of those under him."
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| Workplace Bullying - A Label of Convenience? |
 Over the past several months, I have been reading article after article about a highly emotional and ugly workplace phenomenon commonly referred to as workplace bullying.
While I am certain that bullies in the workplace do exist, I am concerned that this label is being used too freely and without regard to the real problem at hand. Quite frankly, I have a hard time believing that workplace bullying exists at the level that the many blogs and articles I have been reading suggest.
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8 Ways to Get Managing Telecommuters Right |
 Telecommuting is becoming an increasingly popular flexible work arrangement and looks to stay that way for some time.
While telecommuting offers many benefits for both the employer and the employee alike, it does present a unique managing challenge - especially for managers who have not previously managed a remote workforce.
In an effort to help you better manage your remote workforce or to help you prepare for the management challenge of leading telecommuters I'd like to provide 8 tips for managing telecommuters.
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| Featured Guru - John Maxwell |
 Dr. John Maxwell is a prolific author of over 50 books (mostly on leadership) which have sold more than 13 million copies worldwide.
In 1985 Dr. Maxwell formed the organization Maximum Impact with the mission of developing leaders of excellence and integrity.
Each year Maxwell's organization hosts a nationwide simulcast event on leadership development that attracts some of the best and brightest authors, speakers, and business leaders to gather and share their knowledge and expertise on leadership with others.
For a minimal investment you will have the opportunity to listen to some of the brightest business minds of our time discuss their views on leadership and offer insights for improving your skills as a business leader. For more info on the Maximum Impact simulcast event click here.
Maximum Impact plug out of the way, we've got a pair of powerful articles for you this week by Dr. Maxwell titled "Picking Potential Leaders" that examine the characteristics to look for in when identifying potential leaders.
Click below for each respective article:
Also, be sure to sign up for Dr. Maxwell's newsletter - Leadership Wired - it's a great resource for leaders at all levels! |
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QBQ! Personal Accountability QuickNote - "QBQ! in Action - a QBQ! Hero in Long Beach" |
Have you ever been in a situation where you felt totally helpless and invisible to the world? I know I have...
This week's QBQ! Quicknote tells a great story of a man and his business associates who were in just such a situation trying to catch a cab from their hotel to the Long Beach airport.
Thankfully for this group of businessmen, there was a QBQ! hero that day looking out for them who went beyond the call of duty to make sure they didn't miss their flight.
This is a truly a story of QBQ! in action that we can all learn from.
Creating a culture of Personal Accountability should be a top priority for all organizations. Team members who think and practice Personal Accountability can bring about incredible changes for an organization. The blame game disappears, morale increases, and customer experiences are enhanced all thanks to the power of Personal Accountability.
The Rainmaker Group is proud to offer powerful day long QBQ! workshops instilling the power of Personal Accountability into teams and organizations across the country. For more information about these workshops or to purchase John Miller's books, QBQ! and Flipping the Switch Visit our website at: http://www.personalaccountabilityatwork.com
John Miller is author of QBQ! The Question Behind The Question, the authoritative guide to practicing Personal Accountability. |
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 Important questions for you:Is your organization living up to its full potential?
Is high turnover hurting your bottom line?
Do your team members create the powerful experiences your customers deserve?
Do team members have difficulty effectively communicating with others?
Bring The Rainmaker Group in to your organization and start realizing your organization's full potential. Together, we deliver powerful and motivating keynote speeches, design customized training programs and workshops, help identify barriers to communication, and much more. We don't sell training out of the box, but rather insist on customizing it to your needs! For more info, send an e-mail to info@therainmakergroupinc.com
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About us:
The Rainmaker Group is a People Maximization and Development group located in Bismarck, ND. Our mission is to help those we serve make their difference in the world.
We hope you found this newsletter interesting and informative. If you like what you read, please give us a shout, we'd love to hear from you!
"Management is nothing more than motivating other people"
- Lee Iacocca
Sincerely,
All of us here at The Rainmaker Group
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Five Dysfunctions of a Team
By: Patrick Lencioni
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Recommended Reading:
Talent is Never Enough
By: John Maxwell
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Recommended Reading:
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
By: John Maxwell
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| A Rainmaker Group Must Read:
QBQ!
The Question Behind the Question
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