February 14th, 2008

50 Things I Learned In Management

Here are the top 50 Rules for Managers. Put them in any order you like. Hopefully they will remind you of something or reinforce a concept you have been using. And if not, maybe you will have an “Aha” moment from using this reminder list.

1.You get all of the blame.

2.You get none of the credit.

3.You are always talking about the future.

4.Your job is to make your boss look good and remind him/her of their excellent choice in making you a manager.

5.Make it difficult for your people to fail, as long as they stay in the game.

December 8th, 2007

Providing A Blueprint For Generational Leadership

Developing an understanding of the specific ways in which Generations X and Y view the world will provide your organization with valuable insight into how to attract, sustain and motivate the younger generations. When you speak their language and they understand your language, the stage is set for better communication, increased productivity and increased profitability. I was reminded of this when one of my client’s commented, “Why do my younger employees keep talking about this whole ‘balance’ thing, when there’s work to be done?”

There are a couple of important things to consider here.


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