Tag: management

• Money Wart

  I grew up in the construction business- literally. My father had a subcontracting business and fact that he was in the construction business affected many things growing up. He would be fixated on the weather. The weather determined the schedule and a large portion of his life. Also as business was good and bad it…

  Joe Passkiewicz

  August 29, 2015

  Change, Focus, Passion

  alone, customer, financials, greed, improvements, innovation, Leadership development, leadingbyserving, management, money, product improvement, wart

• How to Create a Drama-Free Workplace

  Most of us love a good drama at the movies, but not so much at work.  Office drama can be draining.  It’s hard enough to keep the plates spinning without the added pressure of drama.  It seems like finding the right mix of folks is like a science experiment.  Unfortunately, in a drama filled environment,…

  Joe Passkiewicz

  August 17, 2015

  Attitude, Relationships, Strategy

  Blogging, business, drama, emotional intelligence, insecurity, leadership, Leadership development, leadingbyserving, management, respect, strategy, survivor, talented, toxic behavior, Type A, workgroup

• Me First

  I hate to wait in lines. I don’t know why, but long lines just really irritate me. If I walk into a restaurant at lunch and the line is long, I’ll go back to work hungry and just skip lunch! Except for the line thing, I am generally very patient. I understand that sometimes to…

  Joe Passkiewicz

  July 29, 2015

  Attitude, Excellence, Focus

  communication, ego, impatience, Leadership development, leadingbyserving, management, Pride, priority, self-centered, time management, To Do List, workload

• The Dangers of Meddling

  “I can do whatever I want- I’m the boss!” Have you heard this before?  This is a true statement for the most part.  If you are the boss you can do whatever you want.  But is it healthy?  Is it the right thing to do?  Will it do more harm than good? Meddle: 1. to…

  Joe Passkiewicz

  June 26, 2015

  Excellence, Strategy, Vision

  business, chain of command, confidence, Construction, control, Leadership development, leadingbyserving, management, manager, meddling, Pride, responsibility, servant leader, trust

• Power Shortage

  “Nobody will ever love you quite the way you want them to.  You just have to let them do their best.”   I saw this quote on Reddit the other day and it really hit me hard.  We really are selfish in everything- even in the way we are loved by others! Why would I…

  Joe Passkiewicz

  August 4, 2014

  Excellence, Initiative, Relationships, Vision

  appreciated, joy, leadership, love, management, power, priorities, reaction; attitude; values, relationships, risk, trust

• Playing the Game

  I’m not a big TV guy.  However, on occasion, I have followed some of the TV show “Survivor” seasons.  I think the draw for me is the struggle with the environment more than the personalities.  Dealing with a deserted island or braving the harsh environment is more appealing than the chatter, deceit and alliances. One…

  Joe Passkiewicz

  April 30, 2014

  Focus, Relationships, Strategy

  difference, environment, game, influence, inspiration, management, manipulation, relationships

• Laughter Wreckage

  They say that laughter is the best medicine.  However, this is not always the case… I was sitting in a meeting last week and I made an observation regarding my personal experience on a topic.  What followed caught me completely off guard.   The person at whom I was directing my comments laughed at me.  Not…

  Joe Passkiewicz

  October 15, 2012

  Attitude, Relationships, Strategy

  Blogging, Character assassination, comedy, feelings, fragile, Health, Humor, Laughter, leadership, leadingbyserving, management, People, Recreation