Kutsko Consulting Blog
Perhaps you’ve noticed something different at the grocery store where you usually shop. The person behind the meat counter isn’t as cheerful as she used to be. She might have even been a little short with you. Maybe you don’t see people smiling or laughing as much as at work. Or...
While the words are often used interchangeably, there is a distinct difference between being a leader and a manager. A leader inspires and motivates their people. They embrace creativity and vision. They appreciate imagination and abstract thinking for envisioning possibilities. Great leaders...
Accountability is a fact of life. You have to be responsible for your actions—and inactions—with your coworkers, family, and friends. Accountability in the workplace has the same outcomes. It builds trust, making everyone’s life at the office much easier and less stressful. And...
Former American football coach Lou Holtz once said, “The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.” It’s understandable why the term accountability has such an ominous sound to it. It implies blame, shame, and atonement. However,...
Feeling Stress as a Manager? You are not alone.
Stress is inevitable and surprisingly necessary because it helps us build resilience. However, it’s safe to say that it has taken on new dimensions in the aftermath of the pandemic and the resulting changes. Almost nothing in our lives has...
Team Collaboration
Together is the operative word when discussing team collaboration. A group of individuals works collectively toward a goal or on a project where everyone contributes to its completion. The work happens seamlessly because everyone is on the same page. The benefits are...
Team Communication
If we can say anything about today’s workplace, it’s that it’s not the same as it was pre-pandemic. The benefit of hindsight tells us that our focus has changed as we’ve endured stress at levels many of us may have never experienced. Mental health,...
Leadership Traits
Napoleon Bonaparte referred to a leader as a “…dealer in hope.” General Colin Powell took it one step further, saying they are “almost always great simplifiers.” Issac Newton recognized the importance of innovation, attributing his achievements as...
Emotional Intelligence Test
Imagine this scenario. You’ve overslept and will undoubtedly be late to work. You try to make up the extra time by pushing the speed limit driving to your job. As luck would have it, you get into a fender-bender. How would your morning affect the rest of your...
Something unexpected happened when the pandemic forced us to work remotely—if possible—and stay home. It was a collective wake-up call to reevaluate our lives and the things that are most important to us. Some called it the Great Resignation, with an estimated 4.3 million leaving...
Think about how coaches use scorecards in sports. They track how a player is doing faced against several challenges. The pitcher, the pitches, the setting, and even the weather affect their performance. The team’s staff compiles this information to guide the individual’s training and...
Some people are born leaders. They possess the soft skills that life teaches them, such as conflict management and teamwork. They connect with their staff in a myriad of ways. The question that organizations ask is, where are things breaking down? Are some personalities better suited to...