Brian WatkinsJan 72 minThe Case for Eliminated DEII’ve changed my position on DEI programs in corporations and believe most of them should be eliminated. Before you get the torches and...
Brian WatkinsJan 11 minManage Individuals, Not GroupsI 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 WatkinsDec 27, 20232 minDevelopment Isn't Always Win-WinImagine 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 WatkinsNov 13, 20232 minBehaviors Vs. Feelings in FeedbackOne of the biggest mistakes I see managers make when giving feedback is not focusing on an observable behavior. This leads to pushback...
Brian WatkinsOct 31, 20235 minWhat is FairEditor'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 WatkinsOct 23, 20231 minMake the Work Fit the PersonIn traditional hiring processes, the focus is often on finding a person who fits the job description. Managers rarely find someone who...