Latest "managing people" Posts

#948 Become More Efficient at Managing People

So much of what we do in life requires us to manage others. Today we tackle the question, how can we become more efficient at managing people?

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Management, managing people, Podcasts.

#942 Keep Your Employees Happy

The unemployment rate in the US has fallen to it’s lowest point in nearly 50 years. It’s harder than ever to find good people. The best course of action is to ensure that you keep your employees happy.

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Posted by Joel Brookman in managing people, Podcasts, win people over.

#905 Look Beyond the Promotion to the Job Itself

There are few things in life as rewarding as getting a promotion. The thing people often fail to realize is that the job they are moving into may not actually be what they enjoy doing. It’s important to look beyond the promotion to the job itself.

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Posted by Joel Brookman in happiness, love your job, managing people, Podcasts.

#854 Being a Great Boss

If you manage people, you have tremendous influence over their happiness. Focus your energy on being a great boss. In today’s episode we discuss ideas on how to do this.

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Management, managing people, Podcasts.

#846 The Subtle Difference Between Directing and Controlling

Attempting to control situations or the actions of others, is an exercise in futility. You will eventually become frustrated and those around you will become resentful.  Understand the subtle difference between directing and controlling and focus your energy on directing.

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Posted by Joel Brookman in managing people, Podcasts.

#840 Bring People to Draw Their Own Conclusions

You can tell people what to do but they probably won’t listen. If instead you bring people to draw their own conclusions they are more likely to take it to heart. Today we discuss how to do this.

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Communication, managing people, Podcasts.

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