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
People Don’t Want to Manage and That’s a Problem
I’ve noted a recent shift in the tone of many individuals joining my manager development programs. Interestingly, they're present for the skills development, but they’re uncertain whether they want the responsibility of working as a direct manager. I’m sensing a sea...
People Don’t Want to Manage and That’s a Problem
The old supervisory model and mentality are obsolete. The essence of the new role is empowerment and support. Perhaps instead of having individuals write off the opportunity to contribute to others and their organizations in unique ways, we might just build the next generation of great leaders. I’ve checked, and we need more of those great leaders!
Leadership Caffeine™: Making Time to Glimpse the Future and Re-Think
As technology finally begins to catch up to our long-standing vision for how it can positively change our work lives and our businesses, it may just be time for us to rethink our stone-age approaches on how we work. If you’ve not pushed yourself to explore the new tools, and if you are responsible in some form or fashion for pushing the envelope on how your firm competes in the market, engages clients and arms its people to win, it might just be time to spend a few minutes focusing on the future.
#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!