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The Three Types of Power (And One To Rule Them) - Part 1 12.03.2018 ↓

Power is necessary for organizational change and success, even if some of us would rather call it influence. But what is it? And how can I get some? And some more? It's not as hard as it sounds.

How To Create A Simple Behavioral Interview Question - HOF 05.03.2018 ↓

Our Hall of Fame cast that describes how to create a simple behavioral interview question.

How To Train Your Organization - Chapter 1 - Who and When 26.02.2018 ↓

If you're an executive, you probably think training is for your organization, but not you. You're partially right, but mostly wrong.

Are Executives Managers? - Part 2 19.02.2018 ↓

How come executives don't do all the stuff managers do? How come they don't attend training but expect managers to? There's a reason.

Are Executives Managers? - Part 1 12.02.2018 ↓

How come executives don't do all the stuff managers do? How come they don't attend training but expect managers to? There's a reason.

Measuring Priorities Through Questions 05.02.2018 ↓

If you want to ensure the right things are getting done, one of the easiest things to do is start asking the right questions.

The Manager Tools Performance Review System - Part 4 22.01.2018 ↓

Part 4 of our guidance on a simple way to structure an entire performance review system for any organization.

The Manager Tools Performance Review System - Part 3 15.01.2018 ↓

Part 3 of our guidance on a simple way to structure an entire performance review system for any organization.

The Manager Tools Performance Review System - Part 2 08.01.2018 ↓

Part 2 of our guidance on a simple way to structure an entire performance review system for any organization.

The Basics of Calendar Management - HOF 01.01.2018 ↓

Our Hall of Fame guidance on the basics of calendar management.

How to Prewire a Meeting - HOF 2017 25.12.2017 ↓

For the holidays, we're re-releasing one of our Hall of Fame casts ... the Pre-wire. This cast describes a way to prepare for meetings or presentations where you need to persuade.

The Manager Tools Performance Review System - Part 1 18.12.2017 ↓

Part 1 of our guidance on a simple way to structure an entire performance review system for any organization.

Don't Get Rid of Your Performance Reviews - Part 4 11.12.2017 ↓

Part 4 of our guidance regarding the trend among businesses to get rid of their performance review system. This is dumb. Don't do it.

Don't Get Rid of Your Performance Reviews - Part 3 04.12.2017 ↓

Part 3 of our guidance regarding the trend among businesses to get rid of their performance review system. This is dumb. Don't do it.

Delivering The Performance Review - HOF 2017 30.11.2017 ↓

Our Hall of Fame guidance on delivering a performance review.

Preparing Performance Reviews - HOF 2017 27.11.2017 ↓

This week, we're re-releasing one of our Hall of Fame casts on how to prepare performance reviews.

Don't Get Rid of Your Performance Reviews - Part 2 20.11.2017 ↓

Part 2 of our guidance regarding the trend among businesses to get rid of their performance review system. This is dumb. Don't do it.

Don't Get Rid of Your Performance Reviews - Part 1 13.11.2017 ↓

Part 1 of our guidance regarding the trend among businesses to get rid of their performance review system. This is dumb. Don't do it.

The Manager Tools One-Page Performance Review - Part 2 06.11.2017 ↓

Part 2 of our guidance on creating and using a performance review form if your company doesn't have one.

The Manager Tools One-Page Performance Review - Part 1 30.10.2017 ↓

Part 1 of our guidance on creating and using a performance review form if your company doesn't have one.

A Different Feedback Model Question 23.10.2017 ↓

If you struggle with asking, "Can I give you some feedback?", there's another way.

You're Not a Psychologist - Part 2 16.10.2017 ↓

A lot of managers try to psychoanalyze their directs. Don't bother. We're all terrible at it.

You're Not a Psychologist - Part 1 09.10.2017 ↓

A lot of managers try to psychoanalyze their directs. Don't bother. We're all terrible at it.

Wade Foster Interview 02.10.2017 ↓

Our guest Wade Foster, CEO of Zapier, shares his experience with Manager Tools.

Behaviors To Improve Focus - Part 3 25.09.2017 ↓

Part 3 of our guidance on how to stay focused on your priorities and get more done.