Occasional Slacker Manager guest author Mike Kanazawa recently published a Change This manifesto called People Don’t Hate Change, They Hate How You’re Trying to Change Them. In the manifesto, Mike dispels some of the more common corporate myths around change. It’s a quick read at only 13 pages, and if you’ve read Mike’s great […]
Management is like fencing. Management is like swimming. Management is like…
by David Zinger
Here are 5 sports metaphors for management created by Slacker Manager readers. Management is like:
Baseball. Baseball, because its a team sport, but allows individuals to excel; also, there is a lot of strategy involved in baseball similar to the competition in the workplace
Fencing. The […]
Miki Saxon made a very kind offer to everyone who reads Slacker Manager: a free phone consultat for anyone looking for coaching on how to hire great people. Here’s what Miki shared with us about hiring in her comment on a recent post:
Hi Phil, I think that turnover through no fault of your own is […]
One small thing.
by David Zinger
I was mowing the lawn and thinking about how much grass I have to mow. I think as managers we often have so much to do that we just keep mowing right through it without full attention.
Here is my “small” challenge to you this summer.
What is the one thing you can […]
I’ve been doing a LOT of hiring lately, and folks have asked me what I look for when I hire folks for my IT Help Desk. I find that the best folks have these 5 qualities in abundance, with number 0 being non-negotiables.
0) Attitude and communication skills - If you can’t talk or write […]
Give me some space.
by David Zinger
How much attention are you paying to space as a Manager? I am not talking about outer space or the best parking space. I am talking about the psychological and organizational space we have at work.
Harvey Schachter reviewed the work of Andre Martin on leadership and space. Leaders need to create space […]
“It is a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it.” Somerset Maugham
Today as I reflect on the coming week, this quote popped onto my radar, and I thought of my team. Counting my intern and I, we have a team of 9. And […]
The July Golden Slacker: Tim Wright
Inducted by David Zinger
I am delighted to induct Mr. Tim Wright as the July inductee in the Order of the Golden Slacker.
It is an honor to induct Tim Wright into the Order of the Golden Slacker.
Tim Wright provides a culture to engage. He provides tips, examples, and how-to insights to grow […]
BNET is running a great series called “Return of the Crummy Job,” detailing all the various ways you can thrive in this challenging economic time. Featured articles in the series include:
Five Signs That You Have a Crummy Job
How to Manage Your Team in a Downturn (and Come Out on Top)
The Hidden Costs of Layoffs
Recession-Friendly Employee […]
Can you see a Red Monkey in 3D.
by David Zinger
Are you ready to perceive, think, and act differently in your organization? Can you leave the safety of the square cubicle for the adventure of innovative disturbances.
Jef Staes wrote My Organization is a Jungle an innovative book offering new metaphors ranging from 3D management to the […]
I’m very excited to share the 10 nominees for the 2008 Best Leadership Blog contest with you. The contest is again hosted by Kevin Eikenberry, and this year I was part of the panel this year that narrowed down the field to 10 best. One randomly drawn voter will be given a three month membership […]
Deal me in.
by David Zinger
Stephen Shapiro send me a deck of his Personality Poker cards. The cards give a whole new meaning to both the terms poker and personality assessment.
The answer is in the cards. Each card and suit in the deck has their own meaning and the 5 cards you end up with can […]
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