Movie of the Week – Dead Poet Society

To get desired results, managers must have high expectations and make them clear. And then they must follow through. Well demonstrated in this scene from Dead Poet Society.

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Brainteaser #29

Use a brainteaser to start or revive or end a meeting. A great way to shift the brain, spark new energy, maybe even cause a giggle or a smile. All of which can help you boost morale and productivity.

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80% Perform Below Capability

80% of our people are working below capabilities? Just think what we could get done if we got everyone was using their abilities. And imagine what that would do for morale. Here are a few tips from Ron Willingham’s, The People Principle.

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High Expectations from Pygmalion

As managers – we shape expectations, performance and job satisfaction – even entire careers. Here are some comments on a powerful Harvard Business Review article, entitled Pygmalion in Management. It will help managers build morale and productivity – and get better results.

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10 Letters for Better Results

Quick Lists are for managers who don’t have time or don’t want to make time to read lengthy articles or even short paragraphs. Here are 10 letters to help managers improve morale and productivity and get better results.

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Movie of the Week: Remember the Titans

To get desired results, managers must make their expectations clear. And then they must follow through with well-timed coaching. Here’s an example from Remember the Titans.

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