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Category Archives: Jim’s Philosophy
First Line Managers Don’t Let Catch Phases Catch You
One night working as the motel auditor at the Ramada Inn at Tuscaloosa a strange thing happened. The restaurant manager gave me some insight in a phase I will not forget. After the bar closed, she and her friend came … Continue reading
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First Line Managers must have a Passion for their job
Professional first line managers can manage most any business. First line managers are given the goals the company wants to carry out and a workforce to carry out the goals. Truly successful managers are passionate about their job. Passion provides … Continue reading
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The First Line Manager is risky business
Thinking you know; Knowing; knowing you know. There is a difference. This difference determines how and when you make decisions that lead your organization. Your knowledge of these differences is the foundation of trust in leading employees. Thinking you know, … Continue reading
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First Line Managers: Must Tote the Corporate Water and be the hammer?
I was talking to a close friend at my company, he said, “How could you stay in management so long? I never wanted to be a manager. I never wanted to tote the corporate water or be a corporate … Continue reading
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First Line Manager, Now What, You Are One
One morning, my District Manager came into my office, he stated, “if someone told me about all these employee problems, I would not want to be a manager.” This was in 1986. Over the years, I heard this statement made … Continue reading
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