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Category Archives: Leadership
Grooved Behaviors
To be more effective managers, we cannot change our entire psychological makeup. We are who we are. But we can engage in more effective behaviors, shifts in our behaviors. Arnie was hell bent on accountability. Two managers and five production … Continue reading
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No Escape
But there was no escape. “If I am the problem,” Arnie said slowly, “then what’s the solution?” Calm settled. Arnie was no longer looking outside. There still might be a pang of defensiveness, a throwback of justification, but he was … Continue reading
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If We Paid Better Wages
Arnie was quiet. He made his budget for the quarter. Along the way, he lost two critical managers and five of his best production people. Over a period of three months, it didn’t seem like a frenzy, but in the … Continue reading
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The Numbers Are In
“The numbers are in,” Arnie exclaimed. “We made budget. Took a lot of hard work, but in the end, we got the result we wanted.” “I’m impressed,” I replied. “And how many body bags in the wake?” Arnie looked puzzled, … Continue reading
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Leader or Manager? Argument Continues
From the Ask Tom mailbag – from a new subscriber in Brazil. Question: Your blog is fantastic! I´d like to know, what´s your opinion about the difference between managers and leaders? Response: I usually avoid this discussion. It’s an important … Continue reading
Purpose, Uncertainty and Chaos
Though his head felt it, the room was not spinning. The muffled conversation was screaming. Lenny was sure he was about to pass out. In the six months since he was promoted, things had become increasingly chaotic. “When the path … Continue reading
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No Buttons
I was saddened late last night, as I stepped off a plane from New York, to learn that Steve Jobs had passed away. As a student of business, I always regarded him as one of the great teachers. Perhaps today, … Continue reading
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A Summit Picture in Their Pocket
From the Ask Tom mailbag. This comes from Thomas Hochgeschurtz at 2eck.com, in response to The Consultants Kept Their Fee. Question: Telling the truth is painful, therefore you had a painful day, writing this post. However, I missed the one … Continue reading
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Which is the Best Method?
Working Leadership Online Update We still have open slots for our next Subject Area that kicks off on Monday – Bringing Value as a Manager. Follow this link for a Free Introductory Membership. “What kind of questions?” asked Ted. “Look, … Continue reading
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Committed to Bring Value?
“Yes, but shouldn’t these people be reporting to me?” asked Ted. “That depends. Functionally, their roles produce results you are interested in, but are you prepared to be their Manager?” I replied. “I think so. I think they can report … Continue reading
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