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This Is Not the Story You Think It Is (Part 2 of How Are You a Manager of People?)

April 6, 2010

Being a People Person Doesn’t Mean Being a People Pleaser

Managers labeled as being a “people person” sometimes get a bad rap. Some almost view it with disdain. As a manager it certainly helps if you are friendly or “approachable.” But being a people person does not mean you have to be “friends,” go [...]

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Do Makeovers Belong in Management?

February 21, 2010

Use Your Own Natural Approach to Manage People Easier
It’s clear that our culture likes big, dramatic makeovers. It’s no wonder that Extreme Makeover Home Edition is so popular. Or the Friday audience makeovers on the Today Show. But aside from the clear benefit of these examples, I don’t think we need makeovers everywhere. Something about [...]

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Hear the Clip! Do You Think There are Some Employees You Just Can’t Motivate?

January 24, 2010

…Don’t Make This Common Manager Mistake
As a former HR Manager, and long-time coach, I’ve found 5 common mistakes I see managers of people make over and over that create a rut of overwhelm, confusion, and frustration. These mistakes practically guarantee you’ll keep struggling against yourself and your employees. By avoiding these mistakes you’ll allow yourself [...]

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Managers: Don’t Make this Common Mistake with Your Own Development

January 19, 2010

…Thinking There’s So Much to Change That You Don’t Change a Thing
You know the feeling. You get inspired by a new idea you learn from an HBR newsletter or Malcolm Gladwell’s latest book. You’re intrigued by applying your learning to actually turning around that problem employee or creating better communication among your sniping team members. [...]

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3 Keys to Being a More Effective Manager: Work With Human Nature to get More Done through Your Employees and Treat Them Well at the Same Time

January 17, 2010

Supervisors, Managers, HR Professionals:
Get the Recording!

If You Want to Know How to Ignite More Motivation, Initiative and Innovation in Your Employees, Let Me Show You What Actually Works to Capitalize on Their Untapped Human Potential

I’m Here to Share With You What I Wish Every Supervisor, Manager and HR Professional was Taught from Day 1 About [...]

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It’s all about the B’s this New Year

January 8, 2010

Joe Gerstandt, and I do a Q&A exchange regularly. This time it’s all about the “B’s.” Looking ahead to the new year, Joe talked about “The Brand, The Book and The Baby Boy.” I’m going to talk about “Be-ing.” Now, to our most recent question:

What are you most excited about for this coming year?
Mary: As [...]

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Be a Better Manager by Appealing to Your Employees’ Most Noble Intentions

December 29, 2009

Last week I had a discussion with my sister, an educator. She and her husband teach subjects related to optics and light, which require some pricey equipment. They’ve had items “disappear” in the past. To head this off, they have come up with this groundrule they announce to classes up front: [...]

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Taking Interest in ‘EEs Lives: Don’t Act More Human, Be More Human

October 20, 2009

A client called me recently asking my opinion about an article he read in BusinessWeek titled, “The No-Cost Way to Motivate.“ His take on it was, “the author says to take more interest in your employees’ personal lives. I say, is that really a good idea?”
Maybe. If I already had a relationship with my employees [...]

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