The Costs and Causes of Under Management
I hear that many people would rather quit their jobs than work for an inadequate manager. Research from numerous sources such as the Gallup Organization
January 15, 2015
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Are You a Truly Engaged Manager?
Executives focus—with good reasons—on the lack of employee engagement that is pervasive in organizations. A 2013 Gallup poll found that only 13% of employees worldwide
January 12, 2015
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Management and Leadership:
Getting the Right Mix
Leadership expert Professor Warren Bennis once said, “Leaders are people who do the right thing, managers are people who do things right.” Stanford University Management
January 10, 2015
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The Care and Feeding of Managers
Managers are the single greatest factor in retaining employees (Gallup Organization, State of the American Workplace, 2012). Nurturing good managers is therefore crucial to building
January 5, 2015
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5 Mindsets of Highly Effective Managers
What sort of mindset does your boss have? There are five different mindsets used by highly effective managers. I’ve been writing about how important good
December 31, 2014
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Are You Under-Managed?
Much has been written about the difference between leaders and managers. “Leaders are people who do the right thing,” note leadership experts Warren Bennis and
December 22, 2014
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How to Have a Motivational Conversation
If you’re wondering how to motivate your employees, get started with an individual motivational conversation. Boost employee commitment by talking to them about their motivational
December 18, 2014
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Managers: How to Motivate without Micromanaging
Most managers want to motivate people to peak performance, but their approach often backfires. In their fervent desire to teach people what they know to
December 15, 2014
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11 Top Appearance Blunders that Destroy Executive Presence
It’s a fact that women are judged on more appearance factors than men, when it comes to executive presence. When a woman is judged for
August 28, 2014
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4 Steps to Power Listening
In my previous post, I mentioned that the ability to really listen is the most overlooked and undervalued skill in both business and personal life.
July 21, 2014
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October 22, 2024
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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,
Employee Engagement: Your Secret Weapon
October 22, 2024
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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
The Traps of Consensus-Style Leadership
October 1, 2024
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Most employees favor consensus-run organizations where leaders manage democratically through inclusion and feedback. Consensus-style leadership is a refreshing alternative to tyrannical leadership, but democracy, taken
Lead Better See More
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Sudden information is generally incomplete, incorporating whatever is available at the moment. By contrast, leaders sift through information, take time to gather data, and draw
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