They Keep Interrupting Me!
The fact of the matter is you will get interrupted at the office. And it’s up to you to manage how and when others are allowed to interrupt you. Action – So, establish some boundaries by classifying the type of interruptions you’ll allow into one of four categories:- Class A interruptions are for issues you […]
Teacher, Teacher
William Arthur Ward said: The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. If we swap the word “manager” for “teacher”, what kind of manager would you be? You’re a mediocre manager if you simply tell your staff what and when to do something. You’re a good manager […]
Why Don’t I Like You?
Frank wants to partner with me on some interesting projects. I’d like you to help me decide if I should work with him. Rate him on a scale of 1 – 5 with 5 being “absolutely yes” by using what I’m going to tell you about him. I’ve checked Frank out thoroughly and I’ve discovered […]
Give Credit Where Credit Is Due
Is someone else taking credit for your successes? Research shows that more and more employees are complaining to management that colleagues are stealing their ideas, blaming others, or setting co-workers up as scapegoats. So what do you do? It’s simple – you take control back. Action – First, have a little compassion and realize that […]
I’m Sticking To It!
You can’t stand Bob, can you? He’s an inconsiderate boor who eats up your valuable time and gets in your way. That’s your story and you’re sticking to it! That’s the problem, though. Your relationship with Bob is simply that – a story. A story you carry around with you based on your memories of […]