4 Minimum Authorities that Every Manager Must Have

Below are the 4 Minimum authorities that every manager must have in order to be an effective and trustworthy managerial leader. 1: Authority to reject a subordinate to fill a position 2: Authority to deselect a subordinate after due process 3: Authority to decide task a... More »

How to Avoid Being the Boss that Everyone Hates

It’s difficult enough to get high levels of productivity out of workers who are exhausted these days when you have a good relationship with these people. Now imagine how much more challenging this effort can be when you are the boss that everyone hates. Here&rsquo... More »

How to manage your deluge of emails

Everett Chasen

When you’ve been away from your computer for a few hours—or even a few minutes--do you ever come back to find dozens, perhaps hundreds of new email messages running all the way down the screen, right on out of sight?  You’re not alone. More »

Don't Leave Talent Untapped - Tips for Managers of Culturally Diverse Teams

The U.S. workforce is more diverse than ever.  Traditionally, organizations recognize and reward employees who show talent – which is often synonymous with those who speak the most eloquently and expressively about their work and effectively showcase their ac... More »

8 Elements to Take Your Organization From Engaged To Entangled

It is widely proven that employee engagement is directly linked to the profitability and sustainability of a business. Why is it, then, that a recent release from the Gallup Organization found that only 11 percent of all employees worldwide are engaged in their work? Sh... More »