management
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Think HR doesn’t impact the bottom line? Think again!
In the software industry, particularly in the startup arena, the focus tends to be on the product, services, and clients. Sometimes, the entire focus is on those areas, because they are the money makers, right? Too often, the “backoffice” is… Continue reading
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5 thoughts on handling performance issues
No matter how strong your company culture is and no matter how thorough you are in your hiring process, there will be times in which you will need to handle performance issues on your team. These issues could entail falling… Continue reading
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Three leadership book recommendations for your end of summer reading
One of the things that almost all successful leaders have in common is that their thirst for knowledge and continuous learning. As I mentioned previously, the average CEO reads 60 books a year. With the end of summer approaching, I… Continue reading
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A mindset worth changing (even though it’s hard to do)
A shorter post today, since the last ones have been on the lengthy side. You might be familiar with the “yes, and” approach, which originated in improv comedy. The concept is that Person A makes a statement and Person B… Continue reading
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The most common mistakes made by first time managers – Part Two
Since it seems like one of my previous posts, in which I outlined some of the most common mistakes made by first time managers (and some veterans, too), resonated with you, here’s a second installment. The first post laid out… Continue reading
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