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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 there are four types of employees

 The first line manager’s responsibility is to keep a positive atmosphere in their work group. There is a saying that people do things for their reasons not yours. This is “ok” except when it comes to the workplace. Attitude is … Continue reading

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