John's Management Blog April 2008 Archive

How To Give Positive Feedback
Don't ever underestimate the power of positive feedback. We are quick to point out to someone when they make a mistake. Sometimes we forget to acknowledge them when they do ... Read More

Wednesday April 30, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

Change Is Inevitable, But Manageable
Change happens. Perhaps the only thing more fundamental than that sentence, is that people don't like change. Your job as a manager often is to manage change and to manage ... Read More

Monday April 28, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Are Your Top People Ready To Leave You?
Just because the economy is beginning to soften, don't think that means good people won't leave you. In fact, the good people are most likely to be the ones that ... Read More

Thursday April 24, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Helping A Discouraged Employee
Does someone on your team seem "down"? Has a previously energetic employee suddenly slowed down? Maybe they are discouraged. An employee who has become discouraged will not perform at the ... Read More

Wednesday April 23, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Top 10 New Manager Mistakes
Managing can be a little daunting at first. Our poll found 50% of managers received NO training before starting the job. Here is a list of the most common mistakes ... Read More

Monday April 21, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

Keep Your Employees and Keep Them Happy
One of the most valuable contributions a manager can make to a company is reducing the employee turnover. At one company, I cut the annual turnover by 75%. It saved ... Read More

Friday April 18, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Is Management For Me?
Do you know someone who is wondering whether management it is right for them? Are you considering promoting someone into a managerial position and you are not quite sure whether ... Read More

Wednesday April 16, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

How Can I Reprimand Without Them Hating Me?
People make mistakes. It happens. Your job as a manager includes correcting mistakes and taking steps so that they don't happen in the future. That means you need to tell ... Read More

Monday April 14, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

How To Speak In Public To A Group
Some people are reluctant to speak in public or before a group. Managers can't be. You will hinder your career if you are unable to speak confidently in front of ... Read More

Thursday April 10, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Managing Difficult Employees
Many new managers, and even a few experienced managers, struggle with difficult employees from time to time. It can be hard to remember what you are trying to get done ... Read More

Wednesday April 9, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Is It Time For A New Boss?
Professional vs. Entrepreneurial Management - An entrepreneur has a dream. Skill, hard work, and luck turn that dream into a business success. At some point, as the company grows and ... Read More

Monday April 7, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Vision, Strategy, and Tactics
Are you a leader? Then there is nothing more important for you than to move your team forward toward its goals. Whether you manage a small team or a multi-national ... Read More

Friday April 4, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

Stock Options FAQ
Many of your employees have been, or will be, granted stock options in the company. Do you know enough to answer their questions if they ask you? Can you tell ... Read More

Wednesday April 2, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)