Engage Your Quiet Manager
Do you ever wonder what your role is at work? Or if your manager even knows your name? While a quiet manager may seem a
Do you ever wonder what your role is at work? Or if your manager even knows your name? While a quiet manager may seem a
I hear that many people would rather quit their jobs than work for a quiet manager. Surprising? Not really, when you consider the uncertainty that
Like great works of art, a good manager is hard to define. But ask anyone how to define a bad manager, and be prepared for
Have you ever worked for a manager who was exceptionally brilliant at operational details, but micromanaged everyone to death? Or, did your manager frequently ask
Is your management style too reserved? I often hear people say how much they long for a manager who’s quiet, thoughtful, reserved and capable of
It’s challenging for compulsive managers to identify with feelings (their own or others’) and step outside their own perspective, but they can, and do. One
Obsessive, overachieving managers can claim credit for myriad workplace advancements, however, compulsive managers are prone to blind spots. I see it all the time in
The compulsive manager mindset poses unique challenges, but understanding their perspective and motives can help with healthier behavior. I’ve been doing some reading and writing
If you work for a compulsive manager, you likely experience mixed feelings over completing great work vs. bearing the pain that comes with it. A
Corporate culture places a high value on accomplishment and productivity, so it’s no surprise that many compulsive managers rise to executive positions. I see this
Whether you’re giving difficult feedback to an employee, approaching your supervisor with a problem, or having an uncomfortable conversation with a peer — handling difficult
Imagine a workplace where people are scared to voice their opinions, where the fear of failure is so intense it paralyzes action. Such a work
The term “glass ceiling” evokes an image of an invisible, yet unbreakable, barrier that prevents women from advancing to higher levels of leadership, especially in
The world of quantum physics with its electrons, quarks, and uncertainty principles may seem far removed from the art of leadership. However, the quantum world