by Larry Hayes | Apr 15, 2015 | Larry's Leadership Lessons
In business school we were taught the origins of leadership, you know Theory X and Theory Y. Theory X was the idea that employees had to be motivated, as they were inherently lazy. This style can be discouraging to employees and limits their full potential. On the...
by Larry Hayes | Apr 13, 2015 | Larry's Leadership Lessons
Ever wonder why your leader does what he or she does? At times, it’s difficult to understand what they mean without a decoder. Other times what they need seems as clear as day. Listen with your eyes and ears. You’ll realize that everyone has quirks, tells and other...
by Larry Hayes | Sep 25, 2013 | Larry's Leadership Lessons
For years, I have played golf with credit union CEOs and their executive teams all around the country. I’ve watched them play 18 holes, shake hands at the conclusion of the round and head home for the evening saying, “Wow, that was better than any day at the office.”...