Category Archives: business

First Line Managers Cannot Motivate Employees

At Verbena High School, in the seventh grade, I and three of my buddies had the water boy duties for the football team. I saw firsthand what players went through to play football. In the ninth grade I went out … Continue reading

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First Line Managers: Your Office, beware

First Line Managers: Your Office, Beware I managed the Ramada Inn South Restaurant from a desk in a hallway. I managed the night shift at the Timme Plaza restaurant from a desk in a small closet. I managed the Ramada … Continue reading

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First line managers are horse’s asses?

  First line managers are horse’s asses? Every morning Emily and I watch Morning Joe. Jack Welsh is on this show some mornings. Jack on the show one morning during a discussion about union and company relationships, made a telling comment. … 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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