Impress your boss at the next staff meeting! Staying on top of your game is essential in the business world. Yet, we rarely make the time to read about the business topics that will give us a competitive edge. The Business Book Club seeks to change that. Join us for a cup of coffee and open discussion about classic and new business titles.
My father told me that college is a scale model of life. I’m starting to think that it’s not just college that is a scaled. Work is, too.
Let’s think about it:
For new and seasoned managers alike, it can be difficult to nail down the formula for management success. Hopefully, you already have ideas about what it takes to be a good manager and leader. If not, I’d like to share with you what, in my experience, are the five “absolutes” of a good leader.
Yes, candor does sound wonderful and apparently GE has gotten the hang of it. Does it really work that way for the average company, though? As easy as the recipe is, it should. After all, the book on how to be candid is pretty short. Actually, it doesn’t even have pages. Just a simple title: Speak Your Mind!
Your practice of management is no different than the practice of a lawyer or physician. Management is a social science, making you a social scientist. Don’t forget how important the responsibilities of your role are.
