Why Consistent Feedback is Important for Workplace Success

When asked why she prefers consistent feedback over annual reviews in the workplace, founder of TIGERS® model of group and leadership development, Dianne Crampton, commented that, “Nothing makes me happier when I see success to comment on it immediately. If I see something that can be fine-tuned, it also makes me happy to share that […]

Leadership Coaching Strategies Improve Performance

Managers and executives either help or hinder  team performance.  Perhaps their leadership coaching strategies were not well formed and planned out. Perhaps their leadership coaching strategies were not  on the corporate radar at all.  I know you have been there.  You’ve seen it. Managers and executives are important for team member success. If they don’t […]

Effective Coaching Techniques For The Too Nice Leader

You’re known for being nice, but in leadership, being nice can sometimes backfire when nice and being respected doesn’t line up. Yes, it’s important to be an empathetic and genuine leader, but some managers may find that their team members take advantage of “nice” leaders who fail to tend group boundaries and team behavior expectations.  […]

What Makes One Business Consultant More Successful than Another?

Ever wonder what separates the successful business consultant from the unsuccessful consultant? The answers may surprise you. It’s not that the successful are burning the midnight oil more than their counterparts, have a burgeoning rolodex of clients they can call on, or are commanding exorbitant consultation fees. These seasoned professionals share four common characteristics that […]

2013 is the Year of the Business Coach and Freelance Contractor – Trend #3

This is the 3rd segment of a 3 part series expanding on the original 2013 Business Trends blog summarizing the three most dynamic trends I see emerging after a lengthy recession. Having touched briefly on each trend, I decided to go into more depth for my blog readers to give the inside scoop and a […]

Three Tips for Reducing Conflict as a Community Volunteer

Copyright 2011 TIGERS Success Series By Dianne Crampton Recently, I received a request from a business owner to discuss volunteer program design because of a conflict problem he is facing as a community volunteer.  I am sharing my thoughts in the TIGERS-Den for two reasons.  The first is that these ideas apply to business.  The […]