And remember that in the end it's not how hard you work, it's what you get done.
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The most important job for any manager is to motivate their employees to excel.
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And remember that in the end it's not how hard you work, it's what you get done.
What tricks do you use to stay focused in the face of conflicting demands on your time? Click the comments link below and share them with the rest of us.
Take our poll. When do you think a decade really starts and ends and why. You an use the "reply" button to add your reasons after you vote.
So what do you remember? What were the major business events and trends in the past decade? Click the comments link below to add your thoughts.
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And be sure to check back on Monday to read about Level 4 of the Management Skills Pyramid. What is at the top; what is the peak of the pyramid?
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