Category Archives: Authority

Authority in an organizational context; positional power, influence, formal title and position, ranking within an organization, the resulting influence from rank, hierarchy, position.

Turning Correction into Compliments

Posted on October 18, 2019 by thebossdoctor

I often remind my management students–Your #1 Job is to Help Your People Succeed! That requires (of course!) that you must intervene and do something when one of your team members is failing! If you do nothing and they continue … Continue reading →

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The Powerful Pull of Praise

Posted on September 13, 2019 by thebossdoctor

This post is all about the value and advantage of becoming a source of affirmation to your team–and others in your organization! Many bosses get caught up in the busyness of their work and wind up managing “by exception.” That … Continue reading →

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Be prepared to flex and adapt

Posted on February 5, 2014 by thebossdoctor

BossByte #5 There is an inherent double standard when it comes to effective management and leadership.  I tell my management students that they must be prepared to adapt their leadership style–to supervise individual people on their team differently.  For example, … Continue reading →

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Let the Boss be the Boss

Posted on February 9, 2012 by thebossdoctor

There is a cardinal rule of delegation that goes like this: The one thing you cannot delegate is your own job… because, by definition, it is YOUR job. In other words… any task that is central to your authority and … Continue reading →

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Take the Ball and Run With It!

Posted on September 4, 2011 by thebossdoctor

So… what happens when your boss refuses to set your work priorities?  This is a case of a boss failing to be a boss… failing to take responsibility for their work and their role as a leader.  It is an … Continue reading →

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Build a great working relationship with your Boss!

Posted on July 18, 2011 by thebossdoctor

Welcome to the inaugural post of my new blogsite! You can look forward to a series of posts designed to help you HAVE a better boss and BE a better boss.  That is the purpose of this new site and … Continue reading →

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