Soft SkillsÂ
Unmotivated or Disconnected?
Unmotivated or disconnected? If you're not receiving the feedback that you want for your team, consider your approach. In-person, relaxed conversations tend to be FAR more productive than email or meetings. Don't assault your team's Inbox with requests for feedback....
Give and Take
How do you strike the balance between your natural leadership style versus your adapted style? Is it the responsibility of the leader or the direct report to adapt? Great questions. Honestly, I've been struggling to answer them for years. I find myself pulled back to...
Hammer Time
If a hammer is the only tool that you have, then everything will start to look like a nail. Don't fall into this trap. Even though it takes more time and effort on the front-end, it will be worth your while to take a step back and identify the right tool to solve the...
The Genius and the Veteran (Part 1)
Can you believe that some people out there don't want training? I can because I've seen it. Here's what you do to overcome that resistance. Part 1, at least 🙂
Holistic Approach to Staff Training
Do you have a holistic approach to #stafftraining? Do you #empower your staff to feel confident and capable in all aspects of their job or just the bare minimum to get the job done? Check out my latest video to see what you might be missing.
Company Culture
Don’t bother with staff education and training unless you have the company culture to back it up. Legacy FM is an empowerment company, and we focus on long-term results, not quick fixes.
#firstvideo
This is what #empowerment ? means to me. This is my #firstvideo (solo). My dream is for everyone to feel empowered to be their best self and to encourage and support those around them to feel the same.
Donuts, Fishing Stories, and Other Small Gestures: Ingredients for Meaningful Connections
The Question So far in my career, I have developed and implemented technical training programs for hundreds of facilities management staff across the country. It’s my passion, and it’s what keeps me up at night (in a good way). But just because I’m passionate about...
Public Speaking: My Favorite Addiction and Why
Is this excitement or fear in my eyes?? It’s definitely both. You see, I have a love/hate relationship with public speaking. On the one hand, being under the spotlight for 20 to 60 minutes is uncomfortable to say the least. On the other, it’s incredibly rewarding to...
ADMINISTRATION
Let’s Get Real
Is your facilities management team prepared to overcome a catastrophic event? No, we’re not...
Organizational Alignment: How to Do It and Why It’s Important for Facility Managers
Facility management entails a vast and complex scope – budget and capital planning, design and...
Facility Managers: Avoid These Nine Common Mistakes to Get the Most Value Out of Your Training Investments
I specialize in developing and implementing training programs for facilities management teams....
CODES & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
WON Doors
Did you know that WON doors have a quarterly preventative maintenance requirement in the...
Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) Hose Connections
Do you have Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) hose connections? If so, listen up! From my experience,...
Class II Standpipe Hose Connection ITM
This video definitely shows my level of Grit! And it also has a blooper in it! Did you know that...
EMPOWERMENT
Empowerment is Everything.
Empowerment isn't some cute, trendy #business #opportunity. It's real life, and it's part of who I...
Hammer Time
If a hammer is the only tool that you have, then everything will start to look like a nail. Don't...
Fix the Problem, Not the Person
I recently experienced a raw connection with a teammate. She allowed herself to be vulnerable with...
LEADERSHIP
Leading Up
LEADING UPWARDS 2020 has given me a clear perspective on what's important and what's not. Despite...
Give and Take
How do you strike the balance between your natural leadership style versus your adapted style? Is...
Pusher vs Puller
I've been managing people for over 15 years now, and I'm still learning how to be a better leader...
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
WON Doors
Did you know that WON doors have a quarterly preventative maintenance requirement in the...
See it to believe it
When’s the last time you took your leadership or financial analysts on a tour of your central...
Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) Hose Connections
Do you have Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) hose connections? If so, listen up! From my experience,...