Over the course of my career there is a type of behavior that I see constantly. An exceptional employee gets promoted to a management position. Before you know it, he or she is coming in early, staying late, coming in on days off, and always on the phone. With this kind of work ethic, that …
Do you ever feel like you’re a captain on a ship adrift at sea? You have a clear destination, a well-equipped fully stocked ship, and a crew of people to help you on your journey, but now it’s up to you to figure out how to get there. As managers we are sometimes left to …
When I ask managers what they struggle with the most, one of the most frequent answers I get is time management. I think it’s because managers are often not taught how to manage expectations or how to think about their work. In this post, I will give you five rules for effective time management. These five …
Gaining the Respect of your staff Employee relations are at the center of growth and decline in the store. Employees that feel accepted, challenged, and appreciated are some of the best around. All these components are related to mutual respect. Respect is earned not demanded. It takes time and trust from both parties. Respect does …
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