Wake-Up Calls for Managers
For the hard parts no one prepares you for
When the path isn’t clear, the stakes are high, and the answers aren’t obvious—this is where managers struggle most.
Wake-Up Calls for Managers delivers practical, real-world guidance for navigating:
- Tough conversations
- Leading through uncertainty
- Building influence without authority
- Driving results through others
The Leadership Caffeine Blog
Finding Purpose in Your Role as a Manager
I'm always intrigued when my original article, Six Big Reasons Why You'll Love the Role of Manager, shows up at the top of my most-read list. It gratifies me that people are finding this article, yet I don't know whether they're clicking on it out of shock value,...
Finding Purpose in Your Role as a Manager
How do we access the power of purpose in our role when many above and around us might not be playing with the same sense of motivation? Here are some lessons from some great managers about finding and harnessing the power of purpose in their work. Read and think about how you might put their ideas to work.
#FollowFriday The Blog Version: Two Pros Worth Following
I most enjoy connecting with individuals who motivate, inspire, encourage, challenge and generally push us to think and act in ways that make us better as professionals and as human beings. Mom’s old advice of, picking the right crowd to hang around with, was spot on.
I thought it might be nice to share a few thoughts beyond 140 characters from time to time on some remarkable individuals worth following. I look forward to continuing this process and helping us all live Mom’s advice!
Leadership Caffeine™: Coping with Workplace Critics
I’ve yet to accomplish anything worth a damn when I didn’t have a fair number of critics lined up and all too happy to tell me why I was out of my mind. It’s a fair bet you’ve seen this before as well. In my experience, the more audacious and creative the idea, program or strategy, the more vocal the critics become. Here are five ideas to help you cope with the worst of your workplace critics.
April, 2011 Leadership Development Carnival
One of the highlights of every month for me is wandering through the great content at the latest Leadership Development Carnival. Many of my favorite leadership and management writers and thinkers are represented, and it is truly fun to find so many ideas and insights under one roof. Thanks to Sharlyn Lauby, author of the excellent blog, HR Bartender, for hosting this month’s edition.
Management Week in Review for April 2, 2011
Every week, I share three thought-provoking management posts for the week. This week’s selections feature content on: moving forward, taking steps to ensure that your company will appeal to the best and brightest of the Facebook Generation and some thoughts on Enchantment with Guy Kawasaki along with some new productivity tools. Enjoy!
The Millennial View: Public Speaking Doesn’t Suck
This week’s Millennial View by Eric Rodriguez offers encouragement to younger professionals on why, “Public Speaking Doesn’t Suck.” Eric is the voice of The Millennial View here at Management Excellence, offering ideas and insights for early career professionals in or entering the workforce.
Leadership Caffeine™: Supporting the Rise of the Informal Leader
Want to know where to find your best and brightest emerging leaders? Here’s a hint, you’ll have to use your peripheral vision to see them, because they are moving sideways at a high rate of speed. Here are 7 ideas for cultivating Informal Leaders in your organization.
Art’s Latest Workshops and A Peek at a New Book and 2 Upcoming Programs
Note: this post is an update on new offerings from Art Petty. It’s been a busy time for new program development, with more to come this spring. Here’s a snapshot of the latest workshops (decision-making, feedback mastery) and a quick peek at some early summer offerings, including a new book, and new on-line course content and coaching offerings:
Management Week in Review for March 26, 2011
Every week, I share three thought-provoking management posts for the week. This week’s selections feature content on hard working CEOs, the importance of stories as tools for persuasion and the difficult choices people are facing in some toxic workplaces. Enjoy!
Guest Post: The Trouble with Leadership By The Numbers
Today’s guest post is from Scott Spreier, head of the Leadership and Talent practice (Federal Sector) at Hay Group, a global consultancy.
An excerpt: After months of crunching numbers, a team of their top statisticians cracked the code on what it takes to be a good leader. Their finding, as reported by The New York Times, was that what employees valued most in their managers was not technical expertise but “even-keeled bosses who made time for one-on-one meetings, who helped people puzzle through problems by asking questions, not dictating answers, and who took an interest in employees’ lives and careers.” Now, is that surprising?