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The Busy Manager's Guide to Year-End Reviews Dec 11, 2025

Learn evidence-based performance review best practices that actually work. Research shows 59% of employees say reviews have no impact—here's how to be in the other 41%.

 

December hits different whe...

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Situational Leadership: Match Your Style to Your Team's Needs Nov 14, 2025

A practical guide to the Hersey-Blanchard model for busy managers who want to lead more effectively

As a manager, have you ever wondered why the same leadership approach that works brilliantly with o...

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12 Mental Health Steps to Build Resilience During Hiring Freezes Oct 31, 2025

Learn how workplace resilience helps managers and employees navigate hiring freezes while protecting mental health. Discover 12 actionable strategies backed by 2025 research.

The reality of 2025's jo...

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Theory X vs Theory Y: Understanding Your Management Philosophy Oct 24, 2025

Understanding the Foundation of Modern Management Theory

What you believe about your employees fundamentally shapes how you manage them. This simple truth, identified by MIT management professor ...

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Theory X vs Theory Y: Understanding Your Management Philosophy Oct 24, 2025

Discover how Theory X and Theory Y management styles impact employee motivation, productivity, and workplace culture. Learn which management philosophy drives better results and how to apply it today....

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Leading with Empathy: Building a Workplace Where People Thrive Oct 09, 2025
 
What separates good managers from truly exceptional leaders? After many conversations with business leaders on The Management Minute Podcast, one theme emerges consistently: empathy-driven lead...
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Manager Burnout Is at an All-Time High (What It Means for You) Oct 03, 2025

The relationship between you and your manager might be the most important factor in your career satisfaction—but that relationship is under unprecedented strain. According to Gallup's newly released 2...

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Why Your Best Negotiations Should Leave Everyone Stronger Sep 24, 2025

The Science Behind Relationship-Building Through Difficult Conversations

 

How masterful leaders transform negotiations into partnerships—and why your most challenging deals might be your greate...

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The Sticky Floor: Breaking Barriers That Keep You Stuck Sep 19, 2025

Introduction

While the term "glass ceiling" has become common in discussions about workplace advancement barriers, there's another equally important concept that receives far less attention: the ...

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Promotion Jettison: The Critical Leadership Skill Nobody Teaches Sep 12, 2025

Promotion Jettison: The Critical Leadership Skill Nobody Teaches You

Why letting go of your old role is the secret to thriving in your new one

You've worked hard, demonstrated your capabilities,...

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Rut vs Routine: The Leadership Trap That Kills Growth Sep 05, 2025

A simple conversation at the dentist revealed a critical leadership insight that could transform your management effectiveness

As a busy manager, you rely on routines to get through your day. Morning...

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Leading Through Transitions: Executive Change Management Guide Aug 23, 2025

Life has a way of reminding us that even the most carefully planned schedules can be disrupted by the beautiful chaos of real living. This week, as I returned to teaching at Lipscomb University while ...

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