Practical Practice Management Blog

I recently had to have a talk with someone regarding over-stepping boundaries of  positions.  I wanted to avoid confrontation on this...

It is not the humor of sitcoms and stand-up performances. In fact, it’s not really about joke telling as much as it is about finding and...

Since I have never been a city dweller I am amazed with those who are and the fact that they get from place to place either by walking,...

Below are 10 of the most sought after qualities that make up a great management person.  Taking each one at face value, they are very...

Managers Who Listen.  There is more to listening than just paying attention when someone is speaking to you.  Managers need to listen to...

Successful managers/employers have learned the value of teamwork. They know how to keep their team inspired to do their best work. They...

Having heard what your employees have said, more often than not, will require a response from you.  Second on the list of attributes...

This week we will be looking at attributes that managers or employers possess to be considered great in the eyes of their employees. One...

Mary has noticed that there have been times when working with Bill that he gave her information regarding company policies, future...

“Motivation is a fire from within.  If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly.” ~ Stephen...

“Six Seconds”. Six Seconds is a not-for-profit organization which invites leaders from around the world to identify the key challenges in...

“No matter how good or successful you are or how clever or crafty, your business and its future are in the hands of the people you...

“Your brand or your name is simply your reputation” ~ Richard Branson Photo from Pennylicious.com There is a lot written about branding...

By “tracks performance closely” I am not referring to micromanaging. Successful managers do not need to micromanage. When a manager knows...

If you have ever managed people you have to admit that you have done this and more than just once (probably way more).  Dan goes further...

Too many times we ask questions off the top of our head hoping that will lead to getting the answers we are looking for.  If it does not...

My colleague Maria of course!  I have changed her name, but the person is real.  Being around Maria is exhausting for me.  If you have...

There are two sides to a mistake when it is found.  Either you found that one has been made or you made it and need to admit it to your...

Then when something happens and they are less than satisfied, do they remember all the good you have done and let it slide?  Probably...

As I read through the 10 reasons I clearly understood that the reasons they gave not only applied to large companies, but they equally...