Category Archives: Organizations

5 Questions Every Boss Needs Answered by Their Subordinates – #3

Posted on February 27, 2022 by thebossdoctor

The first question is the most fundamental: What do you need from me in order for you to do your best work? The second question is built on the first: Do you have the opportunity every day to do what … Continue reading →

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5 Questions Everyone in the Workplace Wants Answered – #4

Posted on January 30, 2022 by thebossdoctor

The first question is the most important and fundamental:  WHAT’S MY JOB? The second question follows the first: HOW WELL AM I DOING IT? The third question is more profound: WHAT AM I PART OF? The fourth question is about … Continue reading →

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5 Questions Everyone in the Workplace Wants Answered – #3

Posted on January 23, 2022 by thebossdoctor

This advice is adapted from Jerry R. Wilson’s book, 151 Quick Ideas to Inspire Your Staff.  If you want to be an effective leader, you must be able to answer these questions for EACH OF YOUR TEAM MEMBERS. The first … 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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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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Take Control of Who Goes INTO The Pipeline

Posted on August 22, 2021 by thebossdoctor

Recruiting and Hiring Better in the Public Sector When I am teaching management students how to hire, I’m often accosted by those in the public sector who tell me, “I don’t have any control in the recruiting process—that’s out of … Continue reading →

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It’s Everyone’s Job to Help Find Good People for the Organization

Posted on August 8, 2021 by thebossdoctor

At one point in my career, I made a strategic decision to work with a particular executive, because of what I knew I would learn from him, specifically in three main areas of executive skill—budget and finance; how to work … Continue reading →

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The High Jump Principle

Posted on June 13, 2021 by thebossdoctor

I am continuing my posts on the topic of DELEGATION with this foundational principle.  I owe my good friend and colleague, Keith Drury, for this concept that he shared with me years ago.  It is as important today as it … Continue reading →

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Great Ideas from Top CEO’s – #15

Posted on March 7, 2021 by thebossdoctor

Solve the customer’s problem FIRST…THEN worry about assigning BLAME. This advice comes from one of my own clients. Up Close and Personal A few years ago, I was preparing for a management training seminar for one of my corporate clients.  … Continue reading →

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Great Advice From Top CEO’s – #7

Posted on December 20, 2020 by thebossdoctor

If you want to complain to me about someone, make sure you bring them with you to the meeting. This issue’s great advice comes from R. Dixon Thayer, the founder and CEO of ab3 Resources, a strategic consulting and investment … Continue reading →

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