by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jun 11, 2018 | Leadership, Management Skills
How well do you know the people who work for you? I don’t mean knowing what TV shows they watch, or remembering the names of all the spouses and partners. I mean really knowing them—understanding how their minds work, what motivates them, what makes them tick. See,...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jun 6, 2018 | Leadership, Management Skills
What do we mean when we talk about managing up? Most simply, managing up is about intentionally, proactively trying to understand how your boss or manager thinks—what your boss’ strengths and weaknesses are, and how you can use that knowledge to improve your own work...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Apr 4, 2018 | Leadership, Management Skills
You only have so much attention you can devote—and one of the toughest parts of leadership is deciding what’s deserving of your attention and what isn’t. In fact, more and more leaders I talk to are shying away from “time management” and instead focusing on ways they...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Mar 26, 2018 | Leadership, Management Skills, Team Building
Have you ever heard of a product so good, it “practically sells itself?” I hear this turn of phrase from time to time, and I’m here to tell you: It’s a total lie. There’s no such thing as a product that sells itself. No matter how valuable your business offering is,...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Feb 5, 2018 | Human Resources, Leadership, Management Skills, Team Building
When you hire a new employee, it’s customary to go through a rigorous interview—asking him or her many questions to assess the fit for the position. Before you ask your applicants any questions, though, it may be wise to ask yourself some. Through the proper...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jan 4, 2018 | Leadership, Management Skills, Team Building
Chances are, there are millennials in your office—and if not, there will be. It’s a rapidly growing workplace demographic, and as such, it’s important for leaders to consider the ways to get the best out of their millennial-age employees. There are a lot of great...
