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Slacker Manager

Archive for the ‘self management’ Category

November 2nd, 2007

21 Day Free Pass to the Harvard Business Review: London

Regular readers of Slacker Manager know that I hold the Harvard Business Review (HBR) in high esteem.
Although the target audience is C-level leaders I believe anyone at any level of management can benefit by reading the HBR. The articles are well-written, they include wonderful illustrations, and the printed journal includes an eclectic collection of business […]

By David Zinger -- 7 comments

October 24th, 2007

Ticked your boss off? Make it better in 5 easy steps!

Have you ticked your boss off and don’t know what to do? Oh yes you have, that’s why you’re here.
Thankfully, Brad Isaac shares his best tips in 5 Ways to Disarm a Grumpy Boss:
It is Monday Morning. You walk into work and your boss is grumpy. What do you do? Do you skulk off to […]

By Phil Gerbyshak -- 2 comments

October 19th, 2007

Denise Bissonnette: Achieve True Livelihood

Are you looking for an authentic voice on the world of work?
Denise Bissonette is a gifted presenter and writer who’s communication is infused with practical information, poetic writing, and spiritual authenticity. Her approach can be a beacon as you navigate through the often murky world of work and management.

Denise is not a blogger (although I am […]

By David Zinger -- 2 comments

October 11th, 2007

How to manage with mindfulness

Are you a mindful manager?

I have taught psychology at the University of Manitoba for the past 25 years. One of my favorite psychologists is Dr. Ellen Langer. I find her work on mindlessness and mindfulness both fascinating and practical. I strongly recommend her 1989 book, Mindfulness. The book is as valid today as it was 18 years ago. […]

By David Zinger -- 0 comments

October 5th, 2007

6 Keys in Management Improvisation

How do you you apply the principles of improvisation to management?

Too often our management plans consist of mental gymnastics that keep us in our heads and out of touch with what is occurring at work and with our staff.
Many managers are finding the benefit of learning about improvisation to improve their management approach and skills. See Patricia […]

By David Zinger -- 4 comments