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Manage your energy, not just your time
Your calendar has gaps, but you’re exhausted. Or your calendar is packed, yet somehow you’re energized. The difference isn’t time—it’s energy. Managing work sustainably requires attending to what drains you and what replenishes you. Time management alone misses half the equation. Identify what energizes and depletes you Different activities affect energy differently. Some tasks leave... View Article
Navigate politics without becoming political
Office politics exists whether you participate or not. Ignoring it entirely leaves you vulnerable to forces you don’t understand. But diving in risks becoming the kind of political operator you despise. The middle path: understand politics well enough to navigate it without letting it define you. Accept that politics is inevitable Wherever people compete for... View Article
Avoid the hiring mistakes almost everyone makes
Hiring feels subjective, and it is—which is why the same mistakes recur across industries and experience levels. Smart people consistently fall into predictable traps that lead to bad hires or missed opportunities. Recognizing these common errors is the first step toward avoiding them. Don’t hire for likeability over capability People you enjoy talking to feel... View Article
Help employees recover from a public failure
They failed, and everyone saw it. A presentation that bombed, a project that went visibly off the rails, a mistake that became company gossip. Now they’re embarrassed, shaken, and wondering if their reputation is permanently damaged. Helping someone recover from public failure requires support, perspective, and a path forward. Acknowledge the difficulty without minimizing “That... View Article
Handle the employee who weaponizes HR complaints
Every time you address their performance or behavior, they file a complaint. The pattern is clear: HR processes are being used as a shield against accountability rather than as legitimate channels for genuine concerns. This situation requires careful navigation that protects both you and the integrity of HR processes. Document everything meticulously When someone uses... View Article
Tools 
The EmployeeProblem Solver
This convenient resource helps you figure out the best way to handle more than 160 common situations so they don't turn into long-term managerial headaches.
Manager's TrainingLibrary
Keep on top of vital issues and improve your interactions with subordinates with a wide range of printable training guides.
MultimediaTraining
Learn the easy way with a trove of video and audio recordings exclusive to the issues you face.
