The Best Manager

People gain their self-esteem from their work Work takes up the majority of one’s life. The contributions we make, the feedback we receive, the n......

pics courtesy: intratrain.com Senior leaders must ask people how they feel about the organization and be prepared to listen. Are business indicators imp......

pics courtesy: changeboard.com Many leaders are more comfortable with giving one way communications and expecting compliance. This can get short-term re......

pic courtesy: leadershipsuccessnow.com The first way is to start showing people what you want them to learn and do. Leaders as teachers facilitate shared......

pic courtesy: ronmartin.net Many leaders and organizations make a mistake of placing the emphasis on the outdated reward and punishment model of manageme......

Think of a great coach you admire. What does this coach do right? Perhaps he or she is good at teaching the rules of the game, or at determining which ......

What causes stress at work? Stress impacts all of us. It causes health problems and accidents and affects the national economy. In my management career, ......

Do these time management habits sound familiar? It is always interesting to me to observe how others especially managers manage their time. For example,......

Do you look forward to your next meeting? If your answer is no, this does not surprise me. In over 25 years of managing, I saw many meetings which didn’......

If your answer is no, this does not surprise me. In over 25 years of managing, I saw many meetings which didn’t work. Either the wrong people were ther......