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Fired Over a $2 Cookie: Why Jumping to Conclusions Costs More Than You Think investigations

Kurt Kromm had worked as an electrician at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant for 11 years. Until...

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“I Took Care of It” Isn’t Enough - Here’s What to Say Instead as a Manager communication

Two weeks ago, at a UPS store, I watched a manager take over a question his team member co...

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3 Questions to Ask Before You End Your Workday routine

You close your laptop and end your day. But then you're in your car, on your couch, or in ...

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3 Questions Managers Should Ask Before You Open Your Inbox routine

What's your morning routine? It likely starts with cell phone scroll - which can mean a sp...

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Before You Tell Someone They Ask Too Many Questions communication

You're heads down, preparing for an upcoming leadership meeting, when your team member pin...

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Why You Keep Putting Off That Feedback Conversation (And How to Finally Have It) performance management

It's Thursday afternoon. You've got feedback for someone on your team. And you think: it's...

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How to Give Genuine Recognition (Not the Corporate Buzzword Kind) recognition

If the word "recognition" makes you cringe a little - like it's something from a mandatory...

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The Emotional Toll of Being a Manager: What Nobody Talks About (And What to Do) emotional intelligence new manager

What happens when you get promoted to a manager role? You're excited to tell your family a...

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Why Every Manager Needs 1:1s - And How to Make Them Actually Work 1:1s meeting ideas

You've either said it or worked for someone who has: "If you need me, my door is always op...

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Before You Fire an Employee: 3 Things Every Manager Should Think Through First performance management termination of employment

As a manager, the first time you're part of a conversation about letting someone go - whet...

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A $21 Million Verdict: What the Perry's Lawsuit Means for Managers Everywhere compliance lawsuit

You probably don't run a steakhouse. But that $21 million verdict against Perry's Restaura...

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"That's Not Fair": When Team Members Push Back on Performance Reviews communication performance reviews roleplay

If you've ever managed even one person, you've heard this phrase. It might be about a sche...

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