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Do Makeovers Belong in Management?

February 21, 2010

Use Your Own Natural Approach to Manage People Easier
It’s clear that our culture likes big, dramatic makeovers. It’s no wonder that Extreme Makeover Home Edition is so popular. Or the Friday audience makeovers on the Today Show. But aside from the clear benefit of these examples, I don’t think we need makeovers everywhere. Something about [...]

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Hear the Clip! Do You Think There are Some Employees You Just Can’t Motivate?

January 24, 2010

…Don’t Make This Common Manager Mistake
As a former HR Manager, and long-time coach, I’ve found 5 common mistakes I see managers of people make over and over that create a rut of overwhelm, confusion, and frustration. These mistakes practically guarantee you’ll keep struggling against yourself and your employees. By avoiding these mistakes you’ll allow yourself [...]

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Learning From Today’s Job Seekers

May 3, 2009

Recently, along with my colleague, Carol Norbeck Miller, I conducted what we called a “Career Cafe” at our local coffee shop. We brought together those looking for jobs, those concerned they would be looking for a job soon, and those seeking a career change. Through the interaction, I think we learned as much as our [...]

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