Business Meetings: Is This One Really Necessary?

Here’s a video I just posted to YouTube discussing how to decide whether or not to hold a meeting.

You’re a Manager Now: You Have to Dress the Part

You have to dress the part, you have to look like a manager, if you want people to perceive you as a manager. Not sure you believe this? Then watch my new video and leave your comment below.

Time Management for Managers: Is It Important, or Just Urgent?

Time management for managers often comes down to an ability to distinguish between tasks that are important, and those that are merely urgent. Why does that matter?

To answer that question, I posted this video on YouTube. Here’s the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uP7O3a8ANk

Watch the video, take a good look at your To Do list, and take action!

You’re new to this, so cut yourself some slack!

Here’s a video I recently posted on YouTube, advising new managers (like you!) to be patient with themselves instead of expecting to learn everything at once. It’s great advice for new managers!

Dealing with Interruptions

Many new managers feel frustrated because they can’t get on with what they perceive as their work for dealing with interruptions by their team members. In this video, I talk about why you shouldn’t resent these interruptions, and also give you some tips on how to deal with them. Enjoy the video, and remember to leave your comments.

Characteristics of Winning Teams

If you look closely at winning teams, you’ll see they have certain characterics in common. And great team leaders work to establish and maintain these team characteristics because they lead to high performance, high productivity and – just as important – to satisfaction among team members.

Here’s a video I made for you describing those characteristics of winning teams.

Building Trust on Your Team

Team collaboration, extra drive for special projects, stepping up to help other team members, team motivation: all these are automatically increased when you have a team whose members trust one another. Here’s a video I made for you on how to build trust on your team.

Problem Solving for New Managers

Problem solving is one of the most challenging skills for new managers. In this new 12-minute video, I give you one model of collaborative problem solving. Try it, on your own or with your team.