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Talk less, listen more
Coaching and Feedback
December 10, 2020

How Do I Know If I Talk Too Much?

The fastest way to lose someone in a conversation is by talking too much. In this article, I offer several simple techniques to help you focus more of your attention on those you hope to influence.

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Finger pointing won't help you lead a team through a crisis
Coaching and Feedback
April 6, 2020

How Do I Lead A Team Through A Crisis?

I examine the team dynamics of a steel company in crisis in this article. The lessons in leadership apply in any high-pressure business situation.

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Leading Teams
March 10, 2020

How Can I Motivate A Team?

This article examines a strategy that works for CEO's of Fortune 500 companies and coaches of youth sports teams. To build a winning team, these two conditions must be met.

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Coaching and Feedback
January 21, 2020

Great Managers Are Not Afraid To Piss You Off

We recall our mentors with an abundance of positive memories. We associate achievement with their guidance, direction and attention. Whether they were teachers, coaches or managers, they cared enough to invest

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Should you give advice?
Coaching and Feedback
January 14, 2020

What Is The Best Way To Give Advice?

Most people inadvertently offer advice that is better for them the person they are trying to help. This article looks at a better approach.

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Coaching and Feedback
October 7, 2019

More Feedback Is Not Always Better

Managers intuitively believe that more feedback is the key to helping a struggling employee. In many cases, it serves only in making the situation worse. This article focuses on a better approach.

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Uncategorized
September 20, 2019

What Kind Of Teammate Are You?

This is my fifth season coaching youth sports. When I get a new group of kids, I find that they break into two groups. The first responds to every bit of

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Uncategorized
September 4, 2019

Yogi Berra And The Case For Management Flexibility

Yogi Berra was a Hall of Fame baseball player on arguably, the greatest baseball team in Major League history. Berra played catcher and was captain of a New York Yankees team

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Coaching and Feedback
August 7, 2019

Effective Managers Focus On Outcomes More Than Process

Early in my career, I took a call from the top executive in my business. This was an unusual phone call, as he was several rungs up in the corporate

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