by Dwight Mihalicz | Nov 25, 2013 | Dwight Mihalicz, featured, Managers
What is it about the popular reality show The “X” Factor that has so many of us glued enthusiastically to our television sets every week? For one thing, we like success stories. It feels good to see talented, engaging and passionate people reach their...
by Dwight Mihalicz | Nov 22, 2013 | Dwight Mihalicz, featured, Managers
Manager effectiveness drives organizational performance. What are today’s most effective managers doing? The most important relationship in an organization is the one between the manager and the manager’s subordinates. As a result, the organization’s overall...
by Dwight Mihalicz | Nov 18, 2013 | CEOs, Dwight Mihalicz
Effective managers should have the skills and knowledge to be able to carry out a change management program. Being proficient at change management in and of itself, however, isn’t enough for one to be an effective manager overall. While there are certain requirements...
by Dwight Mihalicz | Nov 11, 2013 | Dwight Mihalicz, Managers
There are a multitude of books available on the topic of managerial success. The literature discusses how to measure and predict success, the motivation behind success, even the pitfalls of success. Success, however, does not necessarily equate to effectiveness. This...
by Dwight Mihalicz | Nov 4, 2013 | CEOs, Dwight Mihalicz
Egocentric leadership and contrary versus cooperative behaviours at work often lead to unhealthy or “toxic” organizations. Productivity and creativity are replaced by inefficiency and a destructive culture motivated by self-interest and a lack of shared vision. As the...