Managing Your Manger

Over the past few weeks, I have received alot of questions from my coaching clients regarding ways to effectively "manage" one's manager. Over the next few days, I will share a tip a day along with an action that will help you "manage your manager".

1. Anticipate your Manager's Needs
The more you can predetermine your manager's needs (i.e. information, planning, etc.), the better reflection it will have on you. By doing this, it will create a proactive rather than a reactive management relationship. Put yourself in your manager's shoes. What are his/her expectations? issues? concerns?

Action: How well do you anticipate your manager's needs? Rate yourself on a scale from 1-10. What ways can you do better?

"The Business Advantage" radio show on Tues, July 27th

Great show about "Feng Shei" for business with Peg Donahue, Owner of Febg Shei Connections. Peg discussed what is "Feng Shei" and how to "Feng Shei" your business. It was a VERY energizing hour of conversation with Peg. Don't miss it!! The show can be heard on Tuesdays at 11am on www.wkxl1450.com.

"The Business Advantage" radio show on Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Great show about "Being a Fierce Competitor" with Jeff Fox, consultant, speaker and author of the book "How to Be a Fierce Competitor". Jeff discussed how to become a fierce competitor. It was a VERY energizing hour of conversation with Jeff. Don't miss it!! The show can be heard on Tuesdays at 11am on www.wkxl1450.com.

The Business Advantage on Tuesday, June 29th

Great show about "Managing Cash Flow" with Marilyn Landis, President of Basic Business Concepts. Marilyn discussed how to better manage your cash flow. It was a VERY energizing hour of conversation with Marilyn. Don't miss it!! The show can be heard on Tuesdays at 11am on www.wkxl1450.com.

"The Business Advantage on Tues, April 20, 2010"

Great show about Employee Engagement with Jaime Rajotte-Tremblay, President of Captivating Talent. Jaime discussed how to increase employee engagement. It was a VERY energizing hour of conversation with Jaime. Don't miss it!! The show can be heard on Tuesdays at 11am on www.wkxl1450.com.

Tuesday, March 9th "The Business Advantage" Radio Show

Great show about Customer Service. Sy Mahfuz, partner in Mera Consulting Group, discussed the essentials steps in improving your customer service. It was a VERY energizing hour of conversation with Sy. He told some awesome stories about the importance of AWESOME customer service. Don't miss it!! The show can be heard on Tuesdays at 11am on www.wkxl1450.com.

Washington Leadership--Bring in the Clowns

As a Leadership coach, I am always asked about my views on what is happening in Washington, DC. Well, I have to say that there is an absence of leadership on every level in Washington. First, lets talk about the president. Lets discuss his leadership effectiveness on the following important truths about leadership.

1. Walk your Talk. The President mentioned on the campaign trail that his administration
would be transparent. Well, that has been non-existent. He also mentioned that he would
reach across the aisle and become bi-partisan. Well, everything has stayed partisan and
has not tried to reach across the aisle. If a leader does not "walk his talk", credibility and
trust becomes non-existent.

2. Working through differences. Leaders always have to negotiate through differences.
He work through differences, a leader must be willing to listen and collaborate on ideas. In
all his legislation, he has not tried to listen to differences of opinion. Effective leaders are
open to diverse ideas and willing to discuss them. Our leader does neither.

3. Positive language. Our president likes to engage in "doom and gloom" rhetoric. He does
not speak of the greatness of the country. Rather, he likes to beat others down who do
not agree with him. Calling "tea party people" "tea-baggers" is negative language that
draws people away versus drawing people in. When citizens picketed during the Bush
administration, his comments was "that is what makes America great--it is their right."

Leadership starts at the top and set the tone. If you do not know why Congress is in the mess that it is in, lets take a look at the top. I hope that the president is able to see his greatness and changes his approach. Charisma only get you so far.