Good Cop, Bad Cop: A Lesson for Leaders
At the risk of giving the impression that I’m a terrible driver, I would like to tell you about two very different encounters I have had with traffic cops. One afternoon after flying back from a presentation, I found my car in the parking lot and then I hit the road,...
I Prefer a Carrot, Thanks!
I always build group discussion into my training programs; it helps reinforce the messages and ensures we’ve delivered everything participants need. But I must say, there are many moments when I think to myself, “I couldn’t have said it better...
Wired
I had an appointment with a manager today. She had a cell phone. She had a desk phone with caller ID and three lines She wore a beeper. She carried a Blackberry. During our 90 minutes together, each time a device rang or beeped, she responded. Although she responded...
Preparing for Performance Review Discussion when you are the employee
Performance reviews are an opportunity for you and your manager to have a “year-in-review” conversation. This is a two-way conversation where you are able to receive feedback on how well you’ve performed over the course of the year and begin to focus on the future....
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