• What Does Having an Open Door Policy at Work Mean?

    What Does Having an Open Door Policy at Work Mean?0

    The modern corporate world requires management to be aware of what’s happening with their teams at all times. They need to know of employee issues that could impact productivity and operations. Employees have some expectations as well. They want to work under leaders who are willing and eager to resolve any issues they may have.

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  • 10 Powerful Lessons from Martin Luther King, Jr.

    10 Powerful Lessons from Martin Luther King, Jr.0

    Today we celebrate and recognize the life and achievement of Martin Luther King Jr. MLK as they say was an American pastor, activist, humanitarian, and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs. We

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  • Management by Wandering Around is Not a Thing

    Management by Wandering Around is Not a Thing0

    Recently I was reviewing a management book by AMA that described many management practices to improve your ability. There was one that struck me as a bit outdated, Management by Wandering Around, also management by walking around (MBWA).  In the early 1980’s, management gurus Tom Peters and Robert Waterman used the term ‘management by walking

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  • Management’s Responsibility for Leadership

    Management’s Responsibility for Leadership0

    In my previous post I introduced John Adair’s Action-Centered Leadership model. His Action Centered Leadership theory clearly differentiates between leadership and management. Adair’s model has 3 main elements that we will look at now in more detail. These are Task, Team, and Individual. In its visual depiction, these three circles are interconnected. This means that

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  • Start Your New Year Off Right

    Start Your New Year Off Right0

    With the hustle of the holidays over we turn to the New Year.  This is the time of year when people are trying to turn over a new leaf. The New Year is the perfect time to make a change. This is when people make New Year’s Resolutions. But good intentions tend to fade out

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  • 5 Tips for Leadership Looking To Encourage Employee Growth

    5 Tips for Leadership Looking To Encourage Employee Growth0

    Image Source: Pixabay You want your employees to always be growing — in their roles, within their personal lives, and toward the company’s goals for the future. Consistent growth in your employees can result in great things for your business, including more productivity, innovation, and loyal customers. Unfortunately, many company leaders stifle employee development. Many

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