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Category: Management

How to Be a Good Desk Neighbor
Management

How to Be a Good Desk Neighbor

Posted on February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 by Michael Sauers

In small office spaces and open floor plans, it’s easy to be seen as a complete and utter mess of a co-worker. But usually all…

The Art of Active Listening
Management

The Art of Active Listening

Posted on February 5, 2019February 5, 2019 by Michael Sauers

It’s absolutely true, listening is an art. And sadly, it has become a lost art. Few actually do it well. It would seem to be a pretty simple…

Why Are Young People Pretending to Love Work?
Management

Why Are Young People Pretending to Love Work?

Posted on February 1, 2019January 31, 2019 by Michael Sauers

Never once at the start of my workweek — not in my morning coffee shop line; not in my crowded subway commute; not as I…

Friday Reads: A Framework for Understanding Poverty by Ruby K. Payne
Books

Friday Reads: A Framework for Understanding Poverty by Ruby K. Payne

Posted on February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 by Michael Sauers

People in poverty face challenges virtually unknown to those in middle class or wealth–challenges from both obvious and hidden sources. The reality of being poor…

5 Simple Ways to Lower Employee Stress at Work
Management

5 Simple Ways to Lower Employee Stress at Work

Posted on January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 by Michael Sauers

Stress at work seems like a given — there’s a reason they call it “work” and not “an all expenses paid vacation to the Bahamas.”…

Managing Employee Absenteeism the Best Way
Management

Managing Employee Absenteeism the Best Way

Posted on January 28, 2019January 28, 2019 by Michael Sauers

Managing employee attendance is easy enough when you have responsible people that only take time off when needed. And you want to encourage people to…

5 Reasons Managers Need to Take Better Notes During One-on-One Conversations
Management

5 Reasons Managers Need to Take Better Notes During One-on-One Conversations

Posted on January 26, 2019January 25, 2019 by Michael Sauers

In order to effectively coach employees, you need to have an ongoing dialogue that provides updates on progress, facilitates development, and keeps both parties on…

How to have a healthier sense of self-esteem without being a jerk
Management

How to have a healthier sense of self-esteem without being a jerk

Posted on January 24, 2019January 23, 2019 by Michael Sauers

We live in a world that glorifies confidence and celebrates self-belief. That’s why people who toot their own horn without inhibition tend to advance their…

How Leaders Can Get Honest, Productive Feedback
Management

How Leaders Can Get Honest, Productive Feedback

Posted on January 22, 2019January 22, 2019 by Michael Sauers

As an executive coach, I work with many successful leaders who want to become even more effective. Recently, I asked a client of mine what…

Before You Become A Bad Boss, Watch This
Management

Before You Become A Bad Boss, Watch This

Posted on January 20, 2019January 20, 2019 by Michael Sauers

(The production’s a bit overdone but the point is a good one.)

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