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Be The Best Part of Their Day
Introduction: Why communication matters on the shop floor (and in the boardroom) Most teams don’t stall out because of skill gaps; they…
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Glad We Met by
Introduction to “Glad We Met: The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings” Every day, somewhere between 200 and 500 million one-on-one meetings…
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Improving Performance Management: Eight Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them
These perormance management issues are silent because they creep in slowly. One missed conversation. One rushed hire. One unclear expectation. But over…
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Emerging Leader – Manager Execution Assessment Tool
This practical, no-fluff assessment helps emerging managers and team leads pinpoint the habits, systems, and leadership behaviors that drive execution. In minutes,…
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Managing Oneself
Achieving lasting success isn’t just about working harder—it’s about working smarter and understanding what truly drives you. In Managing Oneself, legendary management…
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It’s The Manager by Gallup
"It’s The Manager" by Gallup explores the crucial role managers play in employee engagement, organizational culture, and overall business success.
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How to Be a Great Boss
By focusing on understanding and developing employees, setting clear expectations, and recognizing achievements, managers can create a motivated and high-performing team. Implementing…
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The Effective Manager
Your first responsibility as a manager is not to your team but to deliver the results your organization expects from you. This…
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The First Time Manager by Loren B. Belker, Jim McCormick, and Gary S. Topchik
By focusing on honest self-assessment, effective communication, personalized management styles, and continuous development, first-time managers can build strong teams, navigate challenges, and…
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The Four Elements of Successful Management
By focusing on the elements of selection, direction, evaluation, and reward, managers can foster a productive, motivated, and high-performing team. These principles…
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Managing Up and Across by Harvard Business Review
"Managing Up and Across" by Harvard Business Review Press provides essential strategies for building and maintaining productive relationships with bosses, peers, and…
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Action-Priority Matrix Tool
In any business, the to-do list never ends—but that doesn’t mean everything deserves equal attention. One of the biggest challenges for business…
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9 Management Styles Used by Leaders
Whether you’re a new manager learning the ropes, a seasoned executive reflecting on your approach, or an HR professional guiding leadership development,…
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How to Ask for Help Without Making Yourself Look Bad
In a work world that values ownership and personal initiative, many assume that asking for direction or seeking clarification will make them…
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It’s The Manager by Gallup
If you're a business owner or team leader trying to build a high-performing organization, here's a truth you can't ignore: your managers…
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Are You a One-Way Street or Two-Way Street Professional?
Too many people these days live their professional (and personal) lives as if they are only ever driving on a one-way street.…
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How to Talk to an Employee Who Isn’t Meeting Expectations
Approaching a conversation about improving an employee’s performance requires preparation, empathy, and a focus on collaboration. Even though hearing the truth about…
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Five Tips for Better One-on-One Meetings
In this brief video, MIT Sloan Management Review contributing editor Leslie Brokaw unlocks the secret to more effective and enjoyable one-on-one meetings:…
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How You Change the Game at Work: It’s All About People
Remember, what you do at work isn't just about hitting KPIs or closing deals. It's about building a team that's all in…
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Investing in middle managers pays off—literally
In a new analysis, we found that strong middle managers aren’t just nice to have for all the reasons we note; they…
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The Effective Manager by Mark Horstman
All of the data over the years shows that the single most important thing that you can do as a manager to…
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Moving From A Buddy to Boss
Transitioning from being a buddy to a boss can be a challenging task. As a boss, you must make tough decisions that affect…
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The Manager’s Handbook: 104 Solutions to Your Everyday Workplace Problems
Most teams don’t fail from lack of effort—they stall from fuzzy priorities, uneven standards, and inconsistent follow-through. This handbook gives managers a…
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The Costs of Being a Perfectionist Manager
Being a perfectionist does not mean that you are doomed as a manager. Organizational research on perfectionism is starting to provide new…
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Leadership-Tools
Leadership-Tools.com: From Knowing What to Do… to Actually Doing It as a Leader Most leaders don’t struggle with understanding leadership. They struggle…
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Managing Up and Across
The book shows how to read what your boss actually needs, how to adapt to different styles, and how to collaborate across…
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HBR Guide to Managing Up and Across
Classify your relationships by the benefits they provide. Generally, benefits fall into one of six categories: information, political support and influence, personal…
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Coaching Real Leaders Podcast
HBR Coaching Leaders Podcast: What Leadership Really Looks Like—When the Answers Aren’t Obvious Most leadership advice sounds clean. Clear frameworks. Simple models.…
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5 Questions Every Manager Needs to Ask Their Direct Reports
Want To Be A Better Manager: Start Asking These 5 Questions Most managers think they’re communicating enough—but their teams often feel otherwise.…