Good Lieutenants Make Good Captains - Chapter 1 - Part 1
Part 1 of our chapter one guidance on improving your chances of being promoted by being a good lieutenant.
Episodes
Manager Tools
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Episodes
Project Management - Reporting - Chapter One - Part 2
Part 2 of our chapter one guidance on project management reporting.
Project Management - Reporting - Chapter One - Part 1
Part 1 of our chapter one guidance on project management reporting.
Winning The Feedback "Argument"
Too many managers give negative feedback by trying to win an argument about what happened. It never works.
My Directs Aren't Addressing My Agenda in One On Ones
Managers and Directs often have different agendas in our One On Ones. Here's what to do about it.
The Three Levels of Presentation Mastery
Everybody thinks content knowledge is what makes for a good presenter. They're wrong, and that's why most of them stink as presenters. Especially trainers: ugh.
The Kernel of Strategy - Part 2 (MT)
Part 2 of our interview with Richard Rumelt, strategy professor at UCLA Anderson and author of Good Strategy/Bad Strategy.
The Kernel of Strategy - Part 1 (MT)
Part 1 of our interview with Richard Rumelt, strategy professor at UCLA Anderson and author of Good Strategy/Bad Strategy.
Behavior is What Matters (MT)
This cast describes how and why behavior is the primary focus of an effective professional and/or manager.
DISC Overview (MT)
Our overview of DISC.
2022 Recruitment Update - Part 2 (MT)
Part 2 of our guidance for the 2022 employment market.
2022 Recruitment Update - Part 1 (MT)
Part 1 of our guidance for the 2022 employment market.
Special Cast - Succession Planning
In this cast, Mark and Mike talk about their plans for the future of Manager Tools.
How to Prewire a Meeting - HOF 2022
Our Hall of Fame guidance on preparing for meetings or presentations where you need to persuade.
The Horstman Curve
If you're trying to change things - and you should be - you're going to experience the Horstman Curve. So you ought to know what it is.
The Juggling Koan - HOF 2022
Our Hall of Fame guidance on our first ever management koan.
Giving Feedback To Remote Directs - Part 3
Part 3 of our guidance on giving feedback to remote directs.
Giving Feedback To Remote Directs - Part 2
Part 2 of our guidance on giving feedback to remote directs.
Giving Feedback To Remote Directs - Part 1
Part 1 of our guidance on giving feedback to remote directs.
Performance Reviews Are Not Feedback - Part 2
Part 2 of our response to a recent WSJ article that said annual reviews are a terrible way to evaluate employees.
Performance Reviews Are Not Feedback - Part 1
Part 1 of our response to a recent WSJ article that said annual reviews are a terrible way to evaluate employees.
Interview With a Talent Manager
Our interview with a member of the Manager Tools community to help you understand as a manager, or potentially as an executive, about the kind of relationship you need to have with some of the people who make a difference in your organization and your career.
MTDISC Behavior Change Template - Part 2
Part 2 of our guidance on using MTDISC to change your behavior.
MTDISC Behavior Change Template - Part 1
Part 1 of our guidance on using MTDISC to change your behavior.
How To Roll Out MTDISC To Your Team - Part 2
Part 2 of our guidance on how to roll out the MTDISC Behavioral Instrument to your team.
How To Roll Out MTDISC To Your Team - Part 1
This guidance describes how to roll out the MTDISC Behavioral Instrument to your team.
Maggie Tucker Interview
Our interview with Maggie Tucker, marketing executive and co-host of the friends on FIRE podcast.
Rules For Directors - Chapter 1 - Earning Trust (MT Version)
Our chapter one guidance on Rules For Directors: Earning Trust.
The War Room - Part 2 (MT)
Part 2 of the executive "War Room" experiences of Trevor Woods, Chief Information Officer, University of Sydney.
The War Room - Part 1 (MT)
Part 1 of the executive "War Room" experiences of Trevor Woods, Chief Information Officer, University of Sydney.