Alison Green

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

First, I wanted to say thank you for publishing my question, for your advice, and for the encouragement from the commenters. Many comments expressed a sentiment something like this: “Why on earth is OP’s company allowing this behavior for so long? The AAM community is a great one! What kind of place is this?”

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Vantage Circle

JULY 21, 2020

Do you compliment your coworkers for their good job? Or, when you are in a team, do you recognize your coworker’s efforts? Rather than complimenting your coworker behind closed doors or over emails, it is highly recommended that you do it over a team meeting or a public speaking session at your office.

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Alison Green

AUGUST 5, 2022

This post, it’s your Friday good news … with updates , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s your Friday good news — but this week it’s a little different. I feel very grateful to have found your website because it made all the difference. I’m very active in that process.

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Alison Green

MAY 27, 2022

This post, it’s your Friday good news , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s your Friday good news! I am so so happy that my company values the work I do and agrees I deserve more, and would like to thank AAM (both my regular reading and the helpful commenters) for helping me have the confidence to ask.

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Alison Green

AUGUST 11, 2022

A lot of commenters suggested we just both get headphones. Stubborn as I am, though, I still used this blog’s advice. I went hard on my search, and in 2021 I found a new position with less responsibilities (no more running 20 person meetings!), He bounced around, but he got himself away from his bad boss.

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Alison Green

JULY 15, 2022

This post, it’s your Friday good news , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s your Friday good news! I was going to speak to my boss about a raise, but I never did because I was suddenly much busier. So much has happened since then. I did tell Steve, however, and he was indignant on my behalf.

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Alison Green

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This post, updates: the toxic positivity meetings, dramatic responses after not being promoted, and more , was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. How do I get out of my office’s toxic positivity meetings? You may remember me from such previous emails as “How Can I Get Out Of My Office’s Toxic Positivity Meetings?”

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Mind Tools Leadership

MAY 26, 2022

Imagine… You sense a warm, positive buzz in a certain café, where the baristas are relaxed, good humored, and attentive. Meanwhile, in the store next door, resentful employees listlessly stack shelves, under the steely eye of their grumpy boss. I’m giving it to your peer instead.’ Everyday Character at Work.

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Alison Green

OCTOBER 7, 2022

This post, it’s your Friday good news , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s your Friday good news! 1. “I’ve been reading your column for years. Your column made me realize that my job/company was, while not the worst, fairly unreasonable. Thank you so much for your time!

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Alison Green

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Recruiter made ominous comments about my current job (#2 at the link; first update ). When I read the comments on the post (several days later, when it was too late to thank all the lovely people who told me about potential places to apply — thanks, everyone!) Here are three updates from past letter-writers.

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Alison Green

MAY 23, 2022

This post, my boss doesn’t know I’ve stopped going into the office, does everyone job-hop now, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. I’ve stopped going into the office and my boss doesn’t know. My manager also made a comment to that effect, saying “How would I know if you were there or not?

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Alison Green

JULY 29, 2022

This post, it’s your Friday good news , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s your Friday good news! I re-read all the articles on your blog about resume and cover letter writing and did a ton of work on my materials to condense and showcase results. When I did give notice, it went very well.

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Mind Tools Team Management

OCTOBER 10, 2022

My students are all adults who have been working for at least five years, and they take this course to prepare them for more senior management positions. One of the other students who worked for the same company piped up and said, “John’s boss is a psychopath.” The truth is, she didn’t know.

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Get Lighthouse

JULY 8, 2022

We previously wrote a post looking at how a positive outlook can make a huge difference in your daily happiness and how you lead. The Result: Your team member will learn making suggestions isn't worth the effort. Much will go unsaid, good ideas will lay dormant, and your team is likely to complain about you behind your back.

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Mind Tools Problem Solving

DECEMBER 14, 2017

A big problem has somehow landed in your lap. Everyone’s looking to you to make the final decision , the ripples of which will extend far beyond your little team. But the boss went on holiday with a clear “do not disturb” notice. Is the boss’s unavailability really a problem? What do you do?

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Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Been Promoted? If you have been in your role for awhile, but your relationship and communication with your boss/supervisor/leader isn’t perfect, this will be of great help to you too.

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Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 4, 2020

That is, as a leader, you are responsible for inspiring your staff and enhancing your team's performance. You would also need to develop your own managerial and leadership skills , which would be the SMART goals for yourselves. It means that you have to set SMART goals for both your team and for yourself as a leader.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 10, 2011

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe The Differences Between Feedback and Advice, and Why It Matters by Kevin Eikenberry on January 10, 2011 in Devloping Others , Leadership , Learning Feedback and advice. I shall act on your advice. retaliation?)

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Three Ways to Effectively Show Your Gratitude (from just last week) The Power of the Written Note A Leadership Litany – Reasons for Leaders to be Thankful Five Ways Gratitude Will Change Your Life Giving Thanks on Thanksgiving Gratitude This isn’t a complete list. You make a difference and the whole world thanks you.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Amongst all of your coaching competencies and fancy coaching models, remember one of the most powerful tools you have. Amongst all of your coaching competencies and fancy coaching models, remember one of the most powerful tools you have. Take, with kids for example. We know that if they keep at it they will succeed. need I go on?)

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

I have been reading Scott Eblin’s Next Level Blog for a long time – in fact it was nominated as one our Best Leadership Blogs in 2009. Scott consistently brings a great perspective and solid advice to his blog. While I love the whole book, Appendix B alone makes it one that belongs on your shelf.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 13, 2010

If you have examples in your work of these shorthand phrases that carry a common meaning and help people keep their behavior on track, fantastic, keep using them! As always, I welcome your feedback, thoughts and ideas as a comment. As leaders and coaches we have lots to do, lots think about and lots to communicate.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Six Ways to Overcome Your Biggest Attitude Challenge by Kevin Eikenberry on November 15, 2010 in Influence , Leadership , Learning Most everyone has a relatively positive attitude when things are going great.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

Either the last comment is the one the matters most because it came last (and therefore we don’t need to worry about the issues) or the issues are the main message, and the later positive comment is undervalued. Get your ‘buts’ out of your conversations!&# ‘But’ builds walls.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe People Buy You: by Kevin Eikenberry on November 8, 2010 in Books , Influence , Leadership , Learning This weeks Resource Recommendation is People Buy You: The Real Secret To What Matters Most in Business by Jeb Blount.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 25, 2010

I’m not a psychologist, so I can’t comment on why people spend time planning, designing, paying for and dressing as if they are someone else. If you don’t like your answers, your next step is to put the costume away. Enjoy Halloween – just remember to take off your costume when the party is over.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

John teaches men and women to achieve positive results by focusing on communication, influence, motivation and supervision. And of course, nominee for Best Leadership Blog of 2010. His nominated blog Lead By Example can be found here. This post was first published in The Washington Post on 8/24/10. How do you lead during crisis?

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 2, 2010

He has been in the business world for over 28 years in various leadership positions, most recently as a senior operations executive for a service business based in the Rocky Mountain west. We’re proud he is one of the nominees for this year’s Best of Leadership Blogs. Put in a memorable hook to go with your message.

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Get Lighthouse

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Do you care about the culture of your organization? Don't waste your time fighting in the perks war. As you look at these approaches that worked for Netflix, consider how you could experiment with them at your company. The best additions will be ones that feel congruent with you and your team. Culture from Reed Hastings.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Ten Decisions Leaders Make Everyday by Kevin Eikenberry on September 27, 2010 in Decision Making , Leadership , Learning In the course of your day as a leader you are faced with many decisions. Decide to focus.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 1, 2010

He’s a busy guy – along with his blog – Leading Questions (which is a nominee for Best Leadership Blog of 2010 - Ed writes a weekly leadership column for Weekly Leader. Communication ceases to be a major problem; your message gets out; and work related issues seemed to be less intractable.

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 23, 2010

Stereotypical, slick-talking, used car sales people Well-spoken financial manager The guy everyone loves who sells his wares on the golf course Whether you have positive thoughts and feelings about salespeople or decidedly un-positive, the purpose of this article is not to suggest or defend any of these images or thoughts. Not at all.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Regardless of your job title, you can make perhaps the most profound difference any leader can make – the difference of being a great role model. Are you being the leader you are capable of being in all phases of your life, or just when you are “in role&# ? I urge you to take action based onyour reflections from this post.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 3, 2011

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Creating and Communicating a Compelling Vision for Change by Kevin Eikenberry on January 3, 2011 in Change , Communication , Leadership Status quo requires no leadership. That has been a mantra of mine for a long time.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

If not, perhaps your best course of action might be to let the behavior go as it is more of your perception than their job performance. While you may need to show negative consequences for not changing, don’t focus all of your attention on impacts in this way. Five Strategies 1. Identify dis-satisfiers.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Nurturing Decisive Followers by Kevin Eikenberry on December 27, 2010 in Decision Making , Leadership , Learning I was asked a question recently in a workshop that I thought was interesting. Provide coaching.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Five Reasons Stories are a Powerful Communication Tool by Kevin Eikenberry on October 11, 2010 in Leadership , Leadership Communication , Learning We all grow up with stories. How can I be so sure?

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