Category Archives: Management

5 Questions Everyone in the Workplace Wants Answered – #1

Posted on January 9, 2022 by thebossdoctor

Question #1: What’s my Job??? It’s the beginning of a brand new year, and I’m back in the saddle to bring you more practical, down-to-earth insights, tips, tools, and techniques to help you become a better leader—wherever you serve! This … Continue reading →

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If not YOU…WHO???

Posted on November 8, 2021 by thebossdoctor

The Imperative of Leadership Succession What is the difference between MANAGEMENT and LEADERSHIP?  That’s a question that often emerges in my training seminars.  One way I help students think about this is by describing management as focusing on the status … Continue reading →

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Don’t MICRO-MANAGE; Don’t OVER-MANAGE; Just MANAGE!

Posted on October 24, 2021 by thebossdoctor

I was reading a recent web article by an executive who was extolling the virtues of what he called “micromanagement.” (??!!)  As I read further, I realized he was (in my opinion) misusing the term.  And I think his thoughts … Continue reading →

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When you DELEGATE, you gotta COMMUNICATE!

Posted on October 17, 2021 by thebossdoctor

This post was prompted by a number of questions raised by managers and supervisors in my management training seminars.  It brought a very common management blunder to the surface, and I realized it was something that needed to be addressed … Continue reading →

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If you stop drawing from the Well of Creativity, it will dry up!

Posted on October 9, 2021 by thebossdoctor

This post is a bittersweet tribute of sorts – advice from Dr. Orval Butcher, a former boss of mine who became a friend, advisor, mentor, and spiritual touchstone.  A few years ago, I had the privilege of saying goodbye to … Continue reading →

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Learn from the Legends

Posted on October 3, 2021 by thebossdoctor

This is a secret I learned from a highly effective CEO I worked with, as a member of his executive team.  Earlier in his career, he had attained the presidency of a local college while still in his thirties.  All … Continue reading →

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Have a Plan

Posted on September 19, 2021 by thebossdoctor

I was reminded of this sage advice while reading a recent article in Harvard Business Review about James Rogers’ experience interviewing for the job of CEO of Public Service Indiana (now Duke Energy), which had just taken a $2.7 billion … Continue reading →

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Learn From Failure

Posted on September 12, 2021 by thebossdoctor

The April 2011 issue of Harvard Business Review is a theme issue on the topic of Failure and is a treasure trove of wonderful articles and keen insights.  I highly recommend it!  One of the gems is an article by … Continue reading →

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Address Failure Ruthlessly

Posted on September 5, 2021 by thebossdoctor

I’ve written about failure and mistakes before.  (I’m happy to do so—to provide helpful concepts and tools that will help ANY LEADER address and manage failure effectively and professionally!) Recent events in Afghanistan have prompted me to revisit this important … Continue reading →

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Learn From Managing Millennials

Posted on August 29, 2021 by thebossdoctor

This is the advice from Nancy Lublin of Do Something, who champions Millennial workers in an article published in FastCompany magazine.  Instead of bashing this young and audacious generation, she vouches for their uniqueness and potential for impact.  She says, … Continue reading →

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