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Video: Here's How You Can Avoid Difficult Conversations (And Still Be A Great Manager)

It's become a truism that leaders must have difficult conversations. But that's very bad advice. I've found, for example, that many of the best leaders actually AVOID difficult conversations because they've mastered a technique for using "pre-commitments" that preempt difficult conversations before they ever become necessary!

Posted by Mark Murphy on 07 January, 2019 no_cat, no_recent, sb_ad_30, sb_ad_5, Video | Read more →

Video: Interpersonal Skills Can Help You Clarify Deadlines

Here’s something that falls into the category of interpersonal skills. When you get an assignment, it's always a good idea to clarify the deadline for the assignment, right? That's like the 101 lesson of how to work in an organization. Your boss gives you an assignment. Go, "Okay, what's the deadline for it?" That's simple.

Posted by Mark Murphy on 07 January, 2019 Interpersonal Skills, no_cat, no_recent, sb_ad_30, sb_ad_5, Video | Read more →

Do People See You As A 'Positive Disruptor' Or Just Disruptive?

The biggest-name CEOs usually have reputations as disruptors; think Jeff Bezos, Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, Sara Blakely, and more. But when you’ve invented a smartphone or an electric car or slimming underwear, you don’t need to worry too much about whether people think you’re too disruptive; your inventions are so good that you can disrupt with impunity.

Posted by Mark Murphy on 07 January, 2019 Change Management, Leadership Styles, no_cat, no_recent, sb_ad_30, sb_ad_5 | Read more →

Video: Biggest Fear for Employees That Telecommute

Remote employees, those that telecommute, often have a fear that doesn't afflict their co-located compatriots and that is, am I going to be forgotten about? Am I out of sight, out of mind? Remote employees are those people that are working somewhere besides the office, they telecommute.

Posted by Mark Murphy on 11 December, 2018 Leadership Skills, no_cat, no_recent, sb_ad_30, sb_ad_5, Telecommuting, Video | Read more →

Quiz: How Do Your Time Management Skills Stack Up?

We all suffer from the “busyness disease.” More than half of working Americans say they don’t have enough time to do the things they want to do. The scarcest resource professionals and leaders have is their time (not money or people or influence). Time. And it’s why the top frustrations of professionals and leaders are typically not having enough time, struggling to balance priorities, and reacting to everyone else’s priorities. Take this quiz to see how your time management skills stack up!

Posted by Mark Murphy on 11 December, 2018 no_cat, no_recent, Quizzes, sb_ad_30, sb_ad_5, Time Management | Read more →

Five Ways To Shut Down Workplace Bullying

There are definite steps leaders can take to proactively address bullying. However, if a workplace “conflict” involves an issue of illegal activity, violence (and threats), sexual harassment, worker/customer safety, or other issue with legal ramifications, this is not something to try and handle on your own.

Posted by Mark Murphy on 10 December, 2018 Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, no_cat, no_recent, sb_ad_30, sb_ad_5 | Read more →

Video: "How's It Going?"

Posted by Mark Murphy on 03 December, 2018 Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, no_cat, no_recent, sb_ad_30, sb_ad_5, Video | Read more →

2 Early-Warning Signs Your Leadership Style Is Too Harsh For Your Employees

Leaders are under huge pressure to get results. But sometimes that pressure manifests into a leadership style that’s so harsh it makes employees buckle under the intensity. As I’ve noted elsewhere, there’s a fine line between pushing people to achieve greatness and pushing so hard that it makes them crack.

Posted by Ahmed Popovic on 03 December, 2018 Leadership Skills, Leadership Styles, no_cat, no_recent, sb_ad_30, sb_ad_5 | Read more →

Video: Stop Blamers With These 3 Words

Stop being frustrated when people won't take ownership for their mistakes. Use the technique in this video to stop blamers!

And this technique is just one of the hundred tools you'll get in our renowned 2-day seminar called What Great Managers Do Differently! Be sure to check out our upcoming event in Chicago!

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Posted by Mark Murphy on 06 November, 2018 no_cat, no_recent, sb_ad_30, sb_ad_5 | Read more →

Video: 4 Words That Stop Drama Queens At Work

This is only one of a HUNDRED TECHNIQUES you'll learn at the premier 2-day training for leaders called “What Great Managers Do Differently”

Based on leading research & hyper-practical tools, you'll learn to inspire employees to give 100% effort, improve accountability, hire stars with great attitudes, give feedback so people listen, build buy-in for change, manage narcissists and blamers, get more time as a leader, and much more!

SPECIAL NOTE: This 2-day event is personally taught by New York Times bestseller & Forbes contributor Mark Murphy! You will spend 2 days with Mark learning directly from a renowned leadership expert!

Posted by Mark Murphy on 30 July, 2018 no_cat, no_recent, sb_ad_30, sb_ad_5 | Read more →

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