Organizational life often feels like being bossed around by people who don’t get it. Leaders are well served to remember that organizations run on the backs of front-line managers. Don’t make enemies of… Continue reading
Create a map and pursue success. Don’t wait for it to find you. The 7 step map to management success: #1. Make people matter. The heart of making people matter is enjoying them. After that, become… Continue reading
The tragedy of poor management is lost potential and lack of fulfillment. Successful managers create environments where people make a difference for themselves and their organizations. Six simple questions all successful managers ask: #1. What… Continue reading
Last night I coached a successful leader who turned an organization around. Now he wonders if he’s the one to solve the problems success has created. Successful leadership creates management challenges. Successful management creates leadership challenges. You can’t manage… Continue reading
Brag about what you’ve helped others do, not what you’ve done. Managers who maximize talent, produce results through others. Talent that doesn’t produce remarkable results, reflects poor management. You’re in the way, if you… Continue reading
Imagine you weren’t as competent as you believe. How would you treat your team? The problem is, you can do it “better” yourself. Do-it-yourself managers: Get things done. Want the job done right.… Continue reading
