How to Be a Better Middle Manager
Practical Skills to Be a Better Middle Manager “Sam” was beaming with excitement as he told me about his promotion. He was in the throes of a transition from supervisor to middle manager, He’ll now lead leaders. “But it’s scary,” he...
Intimidation at Work: Why Fear is so Contagious (and Video)
Beware of Trickle-Down Intimidation One intimidating leader leads to another. Intimidation is contagious. If you want to crush fear and distrust, be careful what you do and say, even behind closed doors. Even to the people who you think can “handle it.” ...
Getting Past Fake Talk At Work
Fake talk diminishes relationships, slows work down, and jeopardizes results. At yet, the B.S. factor is alive and well in corporate America. We need more straight talk about fake talk. Fake talk is attractive as an easy way out. But when fake talk’s the norm,...
