Hey Managers, Preach Less And Lead More
I’m listening to my team and growing increasingly irritated. One by one, they list off the reasons we can’t do better. I was still new to my sales manager role, only six
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Managers Should Focus On The Goal And Not “How” Their Team Should Achieve It
I am crazy about Dan Carlin’s podcast, "Hardcore History." I am not a history buff and read minimal military history before finding Carlin’s unique show. From the first episode, I was
How To Spot A Bad Manager Before Accepting A Job Offer
I nearly accepted an executive role with a big company in Chicago several years ago. I passed through the first round of interviews and enjoyed the time I spent with everyone,
If you want to impress a new boss, impress your new peers first
“Who are the best performers in the company?” I hosted a new hire orientation for years as an executive with a Fortune 500 company. This question came from a college graduate
Can you do for a career, what you can do for a day?
“What the hell are you trying to prove?” My safety glasses are steaming, and sweat is rolling down from my hard plastic helmet. It’s loud as hell in this factory, so
What Are The Qualities Of Great Leaders?
The qualities of a top performer are not always the same as great managers. This article examines what it takes to be a great leader.