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Autonomy (Part 1 of 2)

When you start to study engagement at a deeper level, you start to notice that one concept continues to pop up - autonomy. It is at the...

Book Review: Grit

Grit by Angela Duckworth This book may not have a direct impact on the behaviors of a manager, but it is critical for a manager to...

HR: Stop Making Rules

I've come to consider that organizations have 2 types of HR departments: Those that are focused on making the rules (I call them "No...

Career Well Being

The articles on emotional health during the Covid pandemic have been overwhelming. Funny that the articles about being overwhelmed are...

No Time to be Nice?

Every once in a while I read something that I can't believe. I dig a bit and re-read it several times. When I realize what is being said,...

Learn to Say "No"

The most difficult thing for managers (and most people) is saying "no" the right way. Why do I say "the right way"? Because lots of...

Using Group Calendars

I sometimes get a question about department group calendars. Mainly, are they an effective way to communicate availability. I am not a...

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