How Do I Manage My Former Peers?
This article looks at the four types of former teammates you must lead as a new manager, and the best approach to manage your former peers.
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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
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.
A Simple Process To Improve Any Area Of Your Business
People value something more when they have an active role in creating it. In this article, we look at a simple process to gain buy-in from any team.
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
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
How Can I Become A Good Manager?
I use a personal experience interviewing with a bully CEO to illustrate the four main types of managers, and how you can become your best version of a leader.