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The First Line Manager: A Piece of Pencil on a Piece of Paper

I know as a first line manager communication is the key to our success. It has always been so.In the past communication was more difficult. Anciently, the important codes were carved into stone, for instance, the Code of Hammurabi, and … Continue reading

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Firing Employees Is About Maintaining Human Diginty

Firing Employees Is About Maintaining Human Diginty In 1971, Ms. Bertha sat behind her desk posting bills. As I rummaged through an old file cabinet, I found a pad entitled, report of reprimand. I laughed. I said to Bertha, “when … Continue reading

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What is Performance Leadership?

What is Performance Leadership? Performance leadership is the backbone of leadership. First line managers must inspire their employees. Performance Management is the mind part of management. Performance leadership is the heart and spirit of leadership. First line managers can get … Continue reading

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Simple is as simple does, Forrest Gump…

 Simple is as simple does, Forrest Gump… First: “I do not believe in simple answers to complicated problems.” Simple answers to complicated problems never work. They have unintended consequences. Mostly, my bosses give me simple answers to problems for me … Continue reading

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A Foolish Consistency…

A Foolish Consistency….  “A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds…” Ralph Waldo Emerson. What is a foolish consistency? I think a foolish consistency prevents change. Change is a way of life. We must change to progress, to be … Continue reading

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