Guest Introduction:
- Tim McHeffey, an experienced MBA with over 40 years of practical management experience, joins the show.
- Despite some skepticism about MBAs, Tim's insights are genuine and rooted in real-world solutions.
Tim's Background:
- Tim shares his journey into understanding business management.
- Starting as a curious student, he delved into supervisory roles, teaching, and corporate training.
- Disillusioned by the lack of practical solutions in textbooks and corporate curriculum, he realized the importance of addressing sensitive workplace issues with empathy.
Collaborative Management Approach:
- Tim and Dr. Lycka discuss the shift from authoritarian management to collaborative leadership.
- They emphasize the importance of empowering employees and working together to overcome challenges.
- Collaboration leads to innovative solutions and a more positive work environment.
Hokey Song and Workplace Atmosphere:
- Tim's hokey song is a tool to relax and humanize the workplace atmosphere.
- They discuss the necessity of creating a fun and engaging work environment to combat disengagement and the "great resignation."
Management Strategies:
- Dr. Lycka and Tim explore ineffective management strategies, such as solely relying on monetary incentives.
- They highlight the significance of interesting work, meaningful contributions, and authenticity in motivating employees.
- Tim introduces the concept of "PHP" (Purity, Humility, Patience) as a communication formula for addressing sticky people problems.
Solving Sticky People Problems:
- Tim elaborates on his book's principles, emphasizing simplicity and authenticity in management.
- He shares strategies for handling sensitive issues like body odor in the workplace with humility and patience.
- The importance of honest communication and genuine concern for employees' well-being is highlighted.
Living a Fantastic Life:
- Tim reflects on the intersection of business principles and living a fulfilling life.
- He stresses the importance of authenticity, sincerity, and patience in creating a positive work environment and personal satisfaction.
Contact Information:
- Tim invites listeners to connect with him through his website, where they can access updates and resources on sticky people problems.
- Dr. Lycka also encourages listeners to visit his website for business assessments and weekly wisdom pearls.
Conclusion:
- Dr. Lycka thanks Tim for sharing his valuable insights and wishes him a fantastic day.
Tim McHeffey BIO & Social Media Links
BIO:
Tim McHeffey, MBA, brings over 40 years of being on the firing line daily, demonstrating solutions to true-to-life management problems. McHeffey has worked with both large and small companies. He is a past seminar author and presented for both Skill-Path and Dun and Bradstreet, and has successfully trained thousands of business people. Tim resides in Center Moriches, NY, with his wife, Danielle. He has four children and seven grandchildren. Mr. McHeffey is the author of Solving Sticky People Problems (and joins us today)…
Social Media:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-mcheffey-b10915/