Category Archives: Team Dynamics

Do This One Simple Thing and You Will Empower, Engage, and Energize Your Team!

Posted on December 10, 2023 by thebossdoctor

One of the most important concepts I have tried to impress upon the thousands of managers, supervisors, and team leaders I have trained and coached over the years is this one: You have WAY more power and influence than you … Continue reading →

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Why Smaller Goals Work

Posted on March 5, 2023 by thebossdoctor

In the previous edition we taught you about the power of small goals and how they can really help when your team is feeling overwhelmed.  As it happens, there is real, solid neuroscience behind this concept.  In his thought-provoking book, … Continue reading →

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Are You “Disagree-Able?”

Posted on February 5, 2023 by thebossdoctor

Avoiding the Yes-Men Trap by Inviting Constructive Conflict There’s an old adage that says, “You can’t win an argument with your boss.”  Assuming that the boss is human and not perfect, doesn’t that imply that there are times when maybe … Continue reading →

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How to Express Gratitude at Work

Posted on November 27, 2022 by thebossdoctor

Thanksgiving Day is an annual reminder of the importance of gratitude—both as a mindset and a practice.  Is gratitude really that important????  Research enables us to answer that with a resounding yes!  Many studies have shown: Gratitude is good for … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be a Jerk – Part 2

Posted on November 20, 2022 by thebossdoctor

One thing I have learned (and seen up close!) is that there is a fine line between confidence and arrogance!  Remember that quote?  I wrote it in an article I posted just two weeks ago on October 30th.  The article … Continue reading →

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Building a Confident Team

Posted on October 30, 2022 by thebossdoctor

One thing I have learned (and seen up close!) is that there is a fine line between confidence and arrogance!  How do you avoid the odious sham of arrogance and in its place, develop actual, genuine CONFIDENCE—for yourself, and especially, … Continue reading →

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DOER / MANAGER / LEADER – 3 Roles, 3 LEVELS, 3 Stages – Part 2

Posted on July 31, 2022 by thebossdoctor

In the last installment, we explored these three elements as roles and discovered that we are likely to function in any of them, depending on the circumstances and demands of the situation. The key is to be aware of what … Continue reading →

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Doer / Manager / Leader – 3 ROLES, 3 Levels, 3 Stages – Part 1.

Posted on July 24, 2022 by thebossdoctor

Which one of these are YOU?  How you answer the question depends on how you are using or understanding these terms.  Each of these three designations can describe… A role you fill in the organization where you work A position … Continue reading →

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Mastering the Push and Pull of Effective Leadership – Part 2

Posted on July 17, 2022 by thebossdoctor

In the last installment, I introduced a study done by Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman that explored two key approaches to performance management—pulling and pushing.  Here’s how they introduced the concepts: When you see a task that needs to be … Continue reading →

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Mastering the Push and Pull of Effective Leadership – Part 1

Posted on July 10, 2022 by thebossdoctor

Jack Zenger is one of my favorite leadership and management “thinkers.”  He and his partner, Joseph Folkman, recently conducted a study on the two key approaches to leadership and management efforts they termed, “push” and “pull.”  They wanted to determine … Continue reading →

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