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First line manager Teamwork

Corporate teamwork is about critical mass… I had a new employee ask about my department’s teamwork. Did we have a good team? I said, “I do not know.” He look at me with a puzzled look, he was confused. I … Continue reading

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Do Not love your job….

Do Not Love Your Job…!!!  Lately, I read an article in Business Week by a so called expert… in the second sentence the expert made the comment that you should love what you do.  Recently, on Good Morning America a … Continue reading

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A hostile workplace…

A hostile workplace…  A harmonious workplace is critical in today’s work place .A First Line Manager must be a keen observer of behavior in their department. The manager must be aware of their and their employee’s conversations and actions. In … Continue reading

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On being plateaued…

The Plateauing Trap  My Vice President informed me that a decision was made that I was not going any higher in management in the company. I had known this on a subliminal level, but hearing it had made it final.  I was … Continue reading

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