Build a Boss: What Skills Go Into Being a Great Boss

  • Do be a good administrator
  • Do give direction well
  • Do be a leader
  • Do respect your people
  • Do act
  • Do reduce anxiety
  • Don't overlook your impact on the organization

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Mission Control: Giving People More Control Over How They Do Their Job

  • Do reward employees
  • Do increase flexibility
  • Do give & get feedback
  • Don't obsess on individual performance

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Putting the Human in Human Resources: Strategic Human Resources

  • Do lead by example
  • Do be proactive
  • Do market, market, market
  • Don't just go with the latest fad

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We’ll Meet Again: Making Meetings More Effective

  • Do start with a lightning round of notes & key metrics
  • Do establish priorities
  • Do make time for emerging issues
  • Don't blur the line between decisions & discussions

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Take the Lead: Leadership Techniques from Successful Leaders

  • Do see it from their point of view
  • Do over-communicate
  • Do celebrate
  • Don't expect your people to be blind

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Toss Under the Bus: When To Fire a Customer

  • Don't pay enough
  • Don't act accordingly
  • Don't be illegal
  • Don't help them

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I Used To Rule The World: Leading in Tough Times

  • Do see it from their point of view
  • Do over-communicate
  • Do celebrate
  • Don't expect your people to be blind

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