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Making Things Bigger Than They Really Are
December 18th, 2023
Making Things Bigger Than They Really Are &Raquo; Chicken Little 03 Facebook Cover Timeline Banner For Fb

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December 18th, 2023
Managing “UP” the Organization or Fixing a Bad Boss
July 25th, 2023
Managing “Up” The Organization Or Fixing A Bad Boss &Raquo; 46636958 S

Do you have one of those hard-to-work-for bad bosses? OK, that’s too kind. Is your boss a jerk? Do you sometimes want to pull your hair out? Or even throw things after a talk with Mr./Mrs. Wonderful? Bad bosses almost always lack emotional intelligence. They play favorites, gossip, and have private agendas not always in the best interest of the team. They can’t handle the fact that someone else on the team could be as smart/smarter and they do not like to be challenged. Bosses who exhibit bad people skills or who fail at problem-solving do not deserve the title of “leader”. They might... Continue Reading

July 25th, 2023
Leaders: Are You a 2023 Contender or a Pretender?
March 8th, 2023
Leaders: Are You A 2023 Contender Or A Pretender? &Raquo; Contender 1

If your desire is to be a better manager at work, at home, or in the community, you may want to develop some actual leadership skills. However, if you are already following certain leadership principles, there is always room for lifting the lid to expand your reach and influence. After many years of working with clients of all kinds, I see one recurring theme, time and again. The biggest difference between managers who are pretenders versus leaders who are contenders is a small six-inch piece of real estate; the distance between your ears. Yes, I am talking about the space inside your head. The... Continue Reading

March 8th, 2023