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There Should Never be a Surprise During a Performance Review
Providing feedback to an employee is an ongoing process and not just a single event.


Thoughts That Make You Go Hmmm…
There are some managers who try to justify their own job security by making decisions and doing the work that their employees should be doin


Drive-by Recognition Should be Illegal
Drive-by recognition is widespread these days. This type of recognition can come off as manipulation.


You Pay for Training Whether You Intend To or Not
How often have you seen managers shorten the length of employee training in order to get the employees back to the floor sooner?


Using Memos to Address Poor Performance Hurts Your Credibility
How many times have you been on the receiving end of a “shotgun memo”?


Is it ever ok to be friends with an employee?
At some point, all managers will struggle with the issue of becoming friends with an employee.


Walking the Walk: Leaders as Role Models
Sometimes, as we find ourselves caught up in the daily grind, we lose track of a simple fact: leaders, you are a role model!


Delegating the Deck Work: Effective Delegation in Your Workplace
A few years back, my wife asked me to stain our large backyard deck. It’s an enormous task, needing no less than 8 hours to complete, and...
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