Is there something about your boss that bothers you? When she asks you about your work, do you cringe? When she critiques your report do you feel like she is criticizing you personally? Maybe she unconsciously reminds you of your mother with whom you had an extremely unpleasant relationship? Your father? A mean teacher? Your […]

One of the first things you need to do when you become a new supervisor is to become familiar with all of the components of your organization and meet with other unit heads. It is important to see how your unit fits into the rest of the organization. Many issues require a comprehensive organizational approach. […]

What is leadership? We all have different definitions of leadership. Your business leadership books may say that leaders are seen as risk takers and visionaries while the managers execute and oversee day to day operations. However, I challenge this concept. Is the manager who challenges the way things have been done a leader? Is the […]

  10 Do’s and Don’t’s for New Managers Avoid the temptation of thinking “it’s easier if I do it myself!” Everyone has a different work style and different ways of approaching and solving problems. Don’t get upset if it is not done “my way”. The results may be the same or even better! Don’t assume […]

Mr. CEO’s Rules Have Unintended an Consequence Patti was an excellent, highly qualified technical person who was looking for a new job since her company had reorganized and she was let go. In a big metropolitan area it is important to calculate commuting time, but you don’t want to limit yourself out of a job.  Patti […]