Featured Content Archives - Phillip Tanzilo

Understanding Millennials

January 3, 2017

I discovered this incredible video which holds back nothing. It emphasizes a lot of the work I do for organizations that wisely realize they need outside support to address this phenomenon.

Understanding the Millennials is perhaps the single most effective way to ensure organizational sustainability. They are your employees, they are your customers.

I talk about this a lot in my programs and provide strategic planning to help grow leaders and their people. This leads to sustained profits. It’s about the people. Without the people, companies cannot get the other.

These future leaders need different types of growth and nurturing. They need patience and commitment.… Read More “Understanding Millennials”

Article Spotlight: Study Reveals That A Bad Boss Can Make Employees Sick

December 8, 2016

By www.Apost.com
http://www.apost.com/en/blog/study-reveals-that-a-bad-boss-can-make-employees-sick/440/

My comment:

As a leader, we have more control than we realize. As we’ve heard in the movies, …with power comes great responsibility.

Leaders are always on stage. People are following your lead. They are learning from you. People join companies and leave their managers. This post I found to be quite telling.

Improve Productivity: Go Outdoors, Enjoy Nature

December 2, 2016

Organizations want their people to be more productive, but discovering innovative approaches is often challenging. Consider the Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligences. As an example, one innovative approach to creativity is to spend time looking at nature. Bring your group outdoors or take a personal break.

There is evidence that looking at green objects– through a window, on a walk outside, or even on a screen saver – can help improve attention and performance in the workplace.

Kaplan’s attention restoration theory (ART) implies that people recharge and concentrate better after spending time in nature, or even looking at scenes of nature. Nature captivates us effortlessly.… Read More “Improve Productivity: Go Outdoors, Enjoy Nature”

Leadership Strategies: Speakers Avoid the 3 B’s

November 23, 2016

Early in my speaking and management career, my mentor introduced me to this lesson. I learned it a few times the hard way and again in Toastmasters. Remember, speakers are leaders. A leader is constantly working to build trust and maintain credibility. I apply public speaking skills when I am engaged in strategic planning, change management, performance consulting, corporate training, etc.

Therefore, it is important to avoid controversy and keep a neutral stance when delivering a program. This contributes to a safe environment that allows participants to remain fully focused. Word choices require a level of deliberateness; otherwise, they may distract the audience by pulling their focus from the message.… Read More “Leadership Strategies: Speakers Avoid the 3 B’s”

Accelerated Learning: Remembering People’s Names and More

August 5, 2016

First impressions are just that. There is no second chance. Remembering names and an even greater volume of information allows someone to stand out in today’s highly competitive workplace and global marketplace. There are accelerated learning strategies that, when applied consistently, will make the difference.

Retention of names is something many of us have said, at one time or another, we would like to master. This can be achieved as an experiential learning process. “Experiential” is being able to relate to or experience the result of an experience, which accelerates adult learning. Much of what this post introduces is credited to the work of David Kolb, credited as the father of modern experiential learning.… Read More “Accelerated Learning: Remembering People’s Names and More”

GENERATION Z: Understanding these iGeneration Screenagers

July 22, 2016

INTRODUCTION

Generation Z are people born in the late 90’s at or after the year 2000. This is the generation that follows Millennials, or for more perspective, the third generation removed from the Baby Boomers. While the workplace is still learning how to best support and leverage Millennials (Gen Y, 1980-1995/2000), this is the fifth generation to begin quickly taking a foothold in the modern workplace.

They represent over 80 million people, so generalizations are difficult, but this post merely suggests potential tendencies from a number of sources. They are known for personalization and individuality. Therefore, consider this generation to have greater diversity and unique paths. … Read More “GENERATION Z: Understanding these iGeneration Screenagers”

The Transformational Leader: Story of the Seed

October 5, 2015

THE STORY

A successful business man was growing old and knew it was time to choose a successor to take over the business.

Instead of choosing one of his Directors or his children, he decided to do something different. He called all the young executives in his company together.

He said, “It is time for me to step down and choose the next CEO. I have decided
to choose one of you.” The young executives were shocked, but the boss continued. ”I am going to give each one of you a seed today – one very special seed. … Read More “The Transformational Leader: Story of the Seed”

How Does Social Media Play a Role in Training?

September 10, 2015

Social media is not just a generational fad of the millenials and Gen Y. Organizations are doing more with less and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. This means even after economic rebound, companies will likely keep the belts tightened. Investments in people are under the microscope. Payroll has been typically one of the larger investments a company makes. And, like with any investment today, companies want to maximize their ROI. Many companies have discovered social media is the answer to “just in time” learning. Social media and social learning does not have to be something where we have to feel we are drowning. … Read More “How Does Social Media Play a Role in Training?”

DISC or MBTI? How about Emotional Intelligence (EI)?

December 29, 2010

This week I have been reviewing job descriptions seeking candidates with Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) experience. And, this week I was asked a question by a colleague wanting to transition from technical training to doing leadership training. He asked which is the preferred of the two psychometrically proven Jungian (Carl Jung) based, behavioral assessment tools, MBTI and DISC.

Personally, I find human behavior fascinating and his question meant he was really giving this some careful consideration, and many others may have a similar question. I have found Wikipedia to be a good reference as an overview. … Read More “DISC or MBTI? How about Emotional Intelligence (EI)?”

Public Speaking: Articulate You and Your Business for Increased Profits

August 1, 2010

Speaking in front of groups is scary for many business professionals. Public speaking is a skill that carries throughout the workplace and into our personal lives. Expressing oneself effectively takes skill and constant practice. In business, you do not G-E-T unless you A-S-K. What are you leaving on the table?

Today, margins are tight and that is not going to be changing anytime soon. Standing in a corner at a networking event will not get the business. Keeping quiet about what we do robs others of the opportunity to experience the superior advantages of what we do.

Selling our value and our competitive advantage is essential, now more than ever. … Read More “Public Speaking: Articulate You and Your Business for Increased Profits”