Leadership

Today’s business environment requires that a manager multitask continuously. Often, we have a zillion tasks that must be done today.
There are tasks that we like to do and there are tasks that we hate to do. Of course, the tasks that we like to do are the tasks that we want to do.

However, through my years in leading and managing, I have learned to categorize tasks in a different way. I think it is a simple system.  To become an effective leader, you must do the tasks that need to be done – not the tasks you want to do. (more…)

Deadbeat workers are a given. They’re out there. Are they working for you?

Do not tolerate deadbeat employees! Free up their future and let them work somewhere else where the standards are low or non-existent. Why? Deadbeats kill moral and kill productivity. (more…)

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AUTHOR LAUNCHES “TRUST” CAMPAIGN ONLINE

(WEST CHESTER, PA) Leadership consultant and author Keith Ayers announces the launch of his new blog, “Trust Inside” (keithayers.typepad.com), aiming to kick-start a trust agenda in corporate America.

Ayers, who is the CEO of Integro Leadership Institute, (more…)

Welcome to ‘A Series of Dots . . . ‘, a blog of Leadership & Management Principles and Best Practices.  My name is Ted Duboise.  These writings come from my 35 years of business leadership and management.  Here is a brief video of my experiences.

My most enjoyable experiences has been training and developing people to their fullest potential. My most rewarding and satisfying endeavors have been watching a new person grow into a fully productive employee and a must-have asset for the company. My intent here is to continue those endeavors and help people to become leaders.