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
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How To Get More Done at Work Through Positive Persuasion
Success at Work Happens One Negotiation at a Time Here's a bold claim: every conversation in the workplace that's not about the weather or sports is a negotiation. From simple process changes to the significant issues of strategy and structure, the dialog that...
How To Get More Done at Work Through Positive Persuasion
If you’re motivated to maximize your impact in the workplace, you’re dependent upon others to support your efforts. When it comes to workplace negotiations, the principles of positive persuasion are priceless!
Recharging at the Kellogg Leadership Conference-Part 1
There are at least two habits in my life that I just cannot kick. One is buying good books and putting them in my growing stack of things that I intend to read when I find the time. The other is attending every possible Kellogg Graduate School of Management event that I can find time […]
The First Entry of Another Blog and How I Intend to Deliver Value
Welcome to the first entry! I’ve waited a few weeks since setting up this blog on TypePad for just the right inspiration to kick things off. In the meantime, I’ve been reading as many other blogs as possible, searching for the key to producing something that resonates with readers, provides thought-provoking ideas and pithy commentary […]

