There’s just no way that you’re going to be able to do everything that’s asked of you all by yourself. So, don’t act stupid. Ask for help. Ask for help from your boss. Ask for help from your...
Boss’s Tip of the Week: People are people
People are people. Obvious, right? But that statement has some profound implications for you. People have emotions and they bring them to work. People are unique, not interchangeable parts. People have relationships and...
Boss’s Tip of the Week: Take time to answer
Everyone has questions, but some people don’t ask them. So, when one of your team members asks a question, assume that others have it, too. Take the time to answer and check for everyone’s...
Boss’s Tip of the Week: No more “run faster” goals
Joan Crawford screamed, “No more wire hangers!” I’m screaming “No more ‘run faster’ goals!” “Run faster” goals are the ones where you decide to “increase...
Boss’s Tip of the Week: Do what works for you.
There are lots of great “how to” books out there. One of my favorites is Getting Things Done by David Allen. Allen lays out a system that many people love and follow to the letter. That’s great, but...