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Learn From the Masters Keep leading through change It�s easy to lead when everything�s rosy. But in times of disruptive change, leadership requires a different skill set. Watch Out! Keeping the meddlers away Your organization prides itself on its inclusiveness. Everyone is included in everything. But there's a downside. All that collaboration grinds your operation to a slow crawl. Leading Teams Transform talk into action Teams can tell you everything you want to hear, yet when it comes to producing real results even the most earnest, well-intentioned teams can disappoint. Resolve Conflict Does your culture contribute to discord and divisiveness? If you�re dealing with ongoing disputes, personal grudges and all-around ill will engulfing your unit, the culprit may be your organizational culture. Your Communication Style Accept bad news with aplomb Nearly every manager�s day includes a little bad news. The real test is how you respond. Overreaction works against you. Losing your composure is even worse. Learn to control your response. Motivate Me Show a little warmth to tighten personal bonds The traditional approach to motivating employees is to offer rewards if they work harder. Yet many workers won�t pay attention to incentives. What do they want?	Stanford Knowledgebase QOTD: Online Life Morphing with Real Life Monday, February 8, 2010 4:00 am “More of how we live our lives in the real world is morphing into our online social identities and how we use both established and emerging social technologies. "� The result is an even richer life "� both online and off. Management-Issues : News Keeping up appearances Monday, February 8, 2010 1:00 am A new study has found that far from making real improvements in corporate governance, many CEOs actively try to hoodwink equity analysts about the composition and independence of their boards. Penelope Trunk's Brazen Careerist Check-up for self-delusion Sunday, February 7, 2010 10:41 pm It's unbelievable to me that everyone continues to watch football when we know that men are getting genuinely, permanently, brain damaged. The game is tantamount to cockfighting, only with people instead of animals. HarvardBusiness.org Reinventing Invention Friday, February 5, 2010 3:43 pm Management IQ - BusinessWeek Toyota: Sorry Seems to Be the Easiest Word Friday, February 5, 2010 12:50 pm Akio Toyoda, President of Toyota Motor Corporation, has apologized for his company's debacle surrounding design flaws with various car models. Should we praise someone who does what he or she is ethi ...

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MANAGING DIFFICULT EMPLOYEES: Get "competent jerks" to shape up

Employees who demonstrate competency in terms of job performance—but who lack the maturity to conduct themselves professionally—pose a thorny management problem. These "competent jerks" may drive you crazy. You need to respond carefully to shut down (not encourage!) their antics. In this podcast, you'll learn how to rise above their behavior, tame their unpleasant personality and avoid ego clashes. (6 min.)

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Managing People at Work surrounds managers with just-in-time management training and professional leadership development. Our monthly newsletter and online management resources helps good managers attain the advanced skills they need to become outstanding leaders.