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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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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What Do Bosses Actually Do?
The 10 Basic Roles of Managers
According to traditional management theorists (Henri Fayol and others), managers are supposed to plan, organize, coordinate and control. In truth, the pressures of reacting to
December 29, 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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The Motivational Trifecta: What Does Work for Motivating Employees?
When it comes to finding ways for motivating employees, there are a lot of great business books on the market. Right now I’m reading Why
December 8, 2014
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How to Motivate People without Over-Managing
In my opinion, many business leaders have lost sight of how to motivate people at work. In fact, some companies haven’t updated their incentive practices
November 24, 2014
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The Smart Boss: the Need to Be Brilliant
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
January 30, 2014
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How to Lose a Sale in 5 Easy Steps
Thanks to my friends at Resource Associates Corp. for some thought provoking ideas on losing sales. Does any of this ring true for you? Now why would you want to
May 7, 2013
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Avoiding Leadership Drift
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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