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The Case for Eliminated DEI
I’ve changed my position on DEI programs in corporations and believe most of them should be eliminated. Before you get the torches and...
Brian Watkins
Jan 7, 20242 min read


Manage Individuals, Not Groups
I hear some common questions from managers. One of the most common is “how do I manage a group of millennials/Gen Z/Gen X/Boomers/etc.?”...
Brian Watkins
Jan 1, 20241 min read


Development Isn't Always Win-Win
Imagine you are asked to play a game. You are given ten $1 dollar bills. Your goal is to end the game (which lasts 10 minutes) with $10....
Brian Watkins
Dec 27, 20232 min read


Behaviors Vs. Feelings in Feedback
One of the biggest mistakes I see managers make when giving feedback is not focusing on an observable behavior. This leads to pushback...
Brian Watkins
Nov 13, 20232 min read


What is Fair
Editor's Note: This post is a little longer than usual, but worth the time. One of the 13 behaviors I teach managers is fairness. The...
Brian Watkins
Oct 31, 20235 min read


Make the Work Fit the Person
In traditional hiring processes, the focus is often on finding a person who fits the job description. Managers rarely find someone who...
Brian Watkins
Oct 23, 20231 min read
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