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Can We Talk???

Posted on June 4, 2020 by thebossdoctor

The ability to communicate effectively is routinely designated in HR circles as a “soft skill.”  It’s a bit misleading.  In my many years as an executive coach and leadership consultant, I have concluded that soft skills are absolutely essential for … Continue reading →

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Getting Things Done Through Other People

Posted on May 24, 2020 by thebossdoctor

This is one of the most fundamental (and popular!) definitions of management.  It’s certainly a straightforward way of understanding one of the most important activities of a leader.  But it’s a lot easier said than done, isn’t it?  It turns … Continue reading →

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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 Best Leadership Training… and It’s FREE

Posted on August 31, 2019 by thebossdoctor

One of my mentors–early in my career–shared a little gem of wisdom with me. He told me, “EXPERIENCE is NOT the BEST teacher… It is the ONLY TEACHER!” I remember taking issue with that initially, because I’m an avid reader … Continue reading →

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Grow or Die!

Posted on August 16, 2019 by thebossdoctor

This is the reality of our lives, now–especially professionally. The pace of change in the marketplace (and in our cultures!) has been accelerated by globalization, mass communication, and surges in technological advances. Everything is changing, and so we have no … Continue reading →

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Can YOU Be a Leader?

Posted on July 1, 2019 by thebossdoctor

Not everyone can! This is the startling assertion made by Goffee and Jones in a thought-provoking article published in the Harvard Business Review. They make the case that there are two kinds of people who will NEVER be a leader. … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 10, 2014 by thebossdoctor

BossByte#6 Every boss has a preference for a certain management style.  That’s a fact.  Now… I teach managers how to ADAPT their management style to fit each individual and each situation they are managing.  That’s an important skill to acquire.  … Continue reading →

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Give your boss feedback on your workload!

Posted on July 31, 2011 by thebossdoctor

How do you communicate to your boss that your workload is unrealistic or unworkable without sounding like another “whiner” or negative, complaining employee? Is it better to just keep quiet about it and muddle through? The clear answer is NO… … Continue reading →

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