Aug 15 2011
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I recently heard some advice that I thought was amazingly simple; before hiring a coach, consultant, or speaker on the subject of leadership, check to see if he or she actually has any leadership experience. Simple, yet often ignored! Lest you think this is just a rant on my part, (okay, maybe a …
Sep 30 2010
7 steps for a retail manager to develop an engaged team of associates.
Sep 14 2010
I was talking to an engineer who was complaining about management. No news there, but he made a valid point. He was objecting to the goals his management was setting because he saw them as goals to further the particular manager rather than the company. Unfortunately, that isn’t an unusual situation and is …
Apr 15 2010
I’ve been following a thread of comments relating to a question about how to handle a boss who is a complete jerk. This boss is antagonizing, bullying, and generally manipulative. What surprised me about the comments was that most people seemed to think the answer was for the subordinate to just move on. …
Apr 08 2010
Leadership vs. Management. After many years of debate, one might assume this issue is settled. Apparently not. There are still articles written and books published by authors who want to tell us the difference, and I too have offered my opinions on the subject. I’ve developed the somewhat unpopular opinion that leadership and …
