Guy Harris

Speak Their "Language"

"Think like a wise man but communicate in the language of the people." - William Butler Yeats "Communicate downward to subordinates with at least the same care and attention as you communicate upward to superiors." - L.B. Belker (The First ... Read >

Five Things Smart Leaders Do To Lower the Barriers to Change

Smart leaders understand that they don't "make" a change happen. They recognize that the people in their organization do the work, change behaviors, and, ultimately, make the change happen. They understand that their role is to make the change meaningfu... Read >

The Top 7 Things Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Employees

As I work with clients to strengthen their teams and to make their businesses more profitable, I often encounter some serious misunderstandings of human nature. These misunderstandings usually lead business leaders in the wrong direction when they attemp... Read >

Encouraging Behavior That Gets Results

You're the boss, and you have every reason to feel good about your organization. You've built a great team. You've put strong players in every spot. You have clearly defined procedures for every part of the business. ... Read >

Character -- Why It Matters In Leaders

  "Character is much easier kept than recovered."   - Thomas Paine   "The best index to a person's character is (a) how he treats people who can't do him any good, and (b) how he treats people who can't fight back." - Abigail van Buren "Good... Read >

Becoming a More Consistent Parent – A Simple Suggestion

Consistency happens to be one of the biggest challenges I personally face in working with my children. I understand that it is an important issue. I write about it. I teach it in my business. And still I struggle. I share the question on almost eve... Read >

The 5 Be's of Motivation

It's not true in every organization, but it is true in many. Managers often don't understand their employees. They don't know how to motivate, inspire, and correct people effectively. As I work with my clients, I hear the same questions repeatedly: "H... Read >