Supervision
What Kind of Supervisor Do You Want to Be?
Most of us never ask ourselves this question. Supervisors are expected to be better at juggling than clowns riding unicycles at the circus, so how many actually have time for deep contemplation about supervisory style? However, success in any area of life is preceded by focusing on the things that you want. If you aren’t…
Read MoreExcellent Hiring Will Make You an In-Demand Manager
Top performers are good at what they do and are recognized by others as being better than average. How do you build a reputation as a high-performing manager? Managers must do a wide variety of things well. However, when you look at the cause and effect relationships between all these responsibilities, there is one that…
Read MoreWhat Makes a Remarkable Supervisor?
Most people agree that not everyone has the capability to be a surgeon. Maybe you don’t have stable enough hands or couldn’t get better than a “D” in anatomy to save your life. And if you didn’t graduate from medical school and practice your craft under the wing of a seasoned colleague, it’s not going…
Read MoreExcellent Supervisors Can Make Big Waves and Calm Waters
Think about the best supervisor you’ve ever had or worked alongside. Think about what specifically made them such a good supervisor. It likely isn’t the person’s knowledge or skill that makes them stand out in your mind, but how they behaved in relation to you. In a past article, What Makes a Remarkable Supervisor?, I…
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