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#717 Tailor Your Management Style to Each Employee

One size fits all is not a solution for managing people. Instead try to tailor your management style to each employee that reports to you.…

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

#716 Managing Millennials

For those of us that are Gen X’ers or Baby Boomers, managing millennials can be challenging. Begin by understanding how they were raised and where their priorities lie. Once you do this you will be in a better position to lead them.…

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

#715 See the World Through the Eyes of the People You Manage

If you manage people you want to be seen as a supportive leader. One way to get there is to see the world through the eyes of the people you manage then adjust your leadership style accordingly.…

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

#714 Empowering Your Employees

Strong leadership isn’t about telling people what to do it’s about empowering your employees to make good business decisions.…

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

#713 One Size Fits All No Longer Works for Management

Every generation seems to be motivated by different factors. One size fits all no longer works for management. Here are some thoughts on how to adapt.…

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

Adapt Your Management Style

Not long ago I had a discussion with a seasoned manager (in his early 50’s) that was venting his frustration with the younger people on his team. He was having difficulty understanding how to keep this group motivated: “The older generation team members live to work, while this younger group seems more entitled. They see work as a means to an end, their dedication and loyalty is just not the same.” He was asking me how to get them all on the same page. My answer is that you cannot. We now have four generations in the workplace, which puts corporate America in a place it’s never been before.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in empowerment, Management, managing people, Uncategorized.

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