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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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments