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How to Be a Rock Star Leader

October 22, 2018 David Thompson

GEM Supply and the Academy of Cleaning Excellence presented this THIRD session, of the Rock Star Supervisory series, at the FSPMA conference this month in Orlando.

Here is the podcast of the presentation from Mike Ward’s book, “Who Swings Your Mop”.

https://beyondclean.podbean.com/e/fspma-how-to-be-a-rock-star-leader/

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Building a Rock Star Family

October 19, 2018 David Thompson

GEM Supply and the Academy of Cleaning Excellence presented this SECOND session, of the Rock Star Supervisory series, at the FSPMA conference this month in Orlando.

Here is the podcast of the presentation from Mike Ward’s book, “Who Swings Your Mop”.

https://beyondclean.podbean.com/e/fspma-supervising-a-rock-star-family/

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Supervising Rock Star Custodians

October 19, 2018 David Thompson

GEM Supply and the Academy of Cleaning Excellence presented this FIRST session, of the Rock Star Supervisory series, at the FSPMA conference this month in Orlando.

Here is the podcast of the presentation from Mike Ward’s book, “Who Swings Your Mop”.

https://beyondclean.podbean.com/e/fspma-how-to-supervise-rock-star-custodians/

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Cleaning Rock Stars in Florida Schools

October 3, 2018 David Thompson

Last week, the Florida Schools Plant Management Association held this years annual conference in Orlando.

The Academy of Cleaning Excellence presented two separate sessions on Wednesday of the event.

Please click on the topic to listen to the Podcast of the LIVE presentation.

“How to be a Rock Star Custodian”

and

” How to Create a Rock Star Family”

The material for these sessions was taken from the book,

“Who Swings Your Mop” by Michael Ward.

Follow us on the Podcast to listen to the other 3 supervisory level presentations from the 2018 FSPMA Conference.

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The Right Fit?

August 24, 2018 David Thompson

4. Are they the right fit for the job?

Sometimes some people simply are not good at some things.

Always try to use people’s strengths while helping them obtain new skills.

Find something they are good at and build them up for it.

Next month you can see this complete presentation at the FSPMA conference in Orlando.

You can view the first session FREE here.

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Personal Issues in Your Staff?

August 22, 2018 David Thompson

2. Is the employee experiencing personal problems?

If an employee is experiencing personal problems, make sure your source of this information ONLY comes from the employee.

Do NOT use gossip or hearsay when dealing with these situations.

If they just want you to know that they are going through
a tough time with a spouse, then you should recommend counseling or an Employee Assistance Program, if one is provided.

Next month you can see this complete presentation at the FSPMA conference in Orlando.

You can view the first session FREE here.

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Good Workers in Your Family

August 21, 2018 David Thompson

1. Has the person been a good worker in the past?

If they have been able to perform their duties in the past, then chances are they can replicate that ability again.

Ask yourself if there is something physical that has happened to the individual that they have mentioned.

Pay attention for changes in their attitude and behaviors.

Next month you can see this complete presentation at the FSPMA conference in Orlando.

You can view the first session FREE here.

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Building a Rock Star Family

August 20, 2018 David Thompson

This week we will be talking to the Lead or Head Custodians at K-12 schools. These messages are from Michael Ward and his book, “Who Swings Your Mop”.

Observe and Report vs. Mandate and Dictate

What that means is; If you notice something not being done correctly, you must document and report it to your supervisor

Do not threaten that YOU are going to write someone up! Your goal is to work with your supervisor to help your staff deal with issues.

You need to be asking yourself the following 7 questions,
when gathering information to report to your supervisor.

Next month you can see this complete presentation at the FSPMA conference in Orlando.

You can view the first session FREE here.

GEM Supply and the Academy of Cleaning Excellence presented this THIRD session, of the Rock Star Supervisory series, at the FSPMA conference this month in Orlando.

Here is the podcast of the presentation from Mike Ward’s book, “Who Swings Your Mop”.

GEM Supply and the Academy of Cleaning Excellence presented this SECOND session, of the Rock Star Supervisory series, at the FSPMA conference this month in Orlando.

Here is the podcast of the presentation from Mike Ward’s book, “Who Swings Your Mop”.

GEM Supply and the Academy of Cleaning Excellence presented this FIRST session, of the Rock Star Supervisory series, at the FSPMA conference this month in Orlando.

Here is the podcast of the presentation from Mike Ward’s book, “Who Swings Your Mop”.

Last week, the Florida Schools Plant Management Association held this years annual conference in Orlando.

The Academy of Cleaning Excellence presented two separate sessions on Wednesday of the event.

Please click on the topic to listen to the Podcast of the LIVE presentation.

and

Follow us on the Podcast to listen to the other 3 supervisory level presentations from the 2018 FSPMA Conference.

4. Are they the right fit for the job?

Sometimes some people simply are not good at some things.

Always try to use people’s strengths while helping them obtain new skills.

Find something they are good at and build them up for it.

Next month you can see this complete presentation at the FSPMA conference in Orlando.

2. Is the employee experiencing personal problems?

If an employee is experiencing personal problems, make sure your source of this information ONLY comes from the employee.

Do NOT use gossip or hearsay when dealing with these situations.

If they just want you to know that they are going through a tough time with a spouse, then you should recommend counseling or an Employee Assistance Program, if one is provided.

Next month you can see this complete presentation at the FSPMA conference in Orlando.

1. Has the person been a good worker in the past?

If they have been able to perform their duties in the past, then chances are they can replicate that ability again.

Ask yourself if there is something physical that has happened to the individual that they have mentioned.

Pay attention for changes in their attitude and behaviors.

Next month you can see this complete presentation at the FSPMA conference in Orlando.

This week we will be talking to the Lead or Head Custodians at K-12 schools. These messages are from Michael Ward and his book, “Who Swings Your Mop”.

Observe and Report vs. Mandate and Dictate

What that means is; If you notice something not being done correctly, you must document and report it to your supervisor

Do not threaten that YOU are going to write someone up! Your goal is to work with your supervisor to help your staff deal with issues.

You need to be asking yourself the following 7 questions, when gathering information to report to your supervisor.

"The most valuable resource an operation has is an engaged employee, let that be YOU!"

If they just want you to know that they are going through
a tough time with a spouse, then you should recommend counseling or an Employee Assistance Program, if one is provided.

You need to be asking yourself the following 7 questions,
when gathering information to report to your supervisor.