Managing People: Ask Good Questions
Managing people is no longer as simple as telling them what to do. With today’s interdependent work teams, it’s not enough to give instructions about
Managing people is no longer as simple as telling them what to do. With today’s interdependent work teams, it’s not enough to give instructions about
If you do nothing else as a manager, learn to appreciate your people. It’s simple and effective. If you want to excel at managing performance,
How well are you managing performance? Do you, as a manager bring out the best in your people? In the work I do with executives,
I’ve been reading and blogging about how to develop your strengths at work, and as a manager, how we need to focus on developing the
Are you an analytical or socially savvy leader? I’ve been writing about positive leadership and how it’s not just a matter of being “nicer,” or
Is it possible to work for a friendly boss? Managers who demonstrate care for employees have more engaged staffs, according to multiple research studies. And
Is your boss a winner? Maybe he played football, or she was a tennis star. Leaders like to compete and excel. It often starts in
Do you work for a smart boss? One that always has all the answers? Like the boss who tries to be clever or funny, it
An organization’s health is only as sound as its leader’s decisions. Some companies prosper from wise leadership directions, while others struggle after flawed choices—choices that
How a leader responds to adversity reveals how effective that leader truly is. Reactions to setbacks or crises not only test leadership character but define
Business is an active, demanding endeavor. Only those who consistently apply themselves succeed. Organizations that thrive require leaders who actively dream, plan, engage, solve, pursue,
Surveys and studies indicate global job dissatisfaction is at a two-decade high. Disengaged employees account for nearly 70 percent of the workforce, which significantly affects