Brainteaser #30

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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10 Tips from Losers

To me, one of the biggest management challenges and biggest rewards is finding the “winner” in someone “disguised as a loser”. It takes a lot of patience. And a lot of faith that there really is a winner in there – just waiting to be uncovered or discovered or re-discovered. Here are 10 tips or requests from losers…about how to find the winner in them.

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Quote of the Week: On Winners & Losers

This week’s quote is for managers who are pursuing aggressive goals and better bottom line results.

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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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