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The Three Levels of Presentation Mastery 12.09.2022 ↓

Everybody thinks content knowledge is what makes for a good presenter. They're wrong, and that's why most of them stink as presenters. Especially trainers: ugh.

The Kernel of Strategy - Part 2 (MT) 05.09.2022 ↓

Part 2 of our interview with Richard Rumelt, strategy professor at UCLA Anderson and author of Good Strategy/Bad Strategy.

The Kernel of Strategy - Part 1 (MT) 29.08.2022 ↓

Part 1 of our interview with Richard Rumelt, strategy professor at UCLA Anderson and author of Good Strategy/Bad Strategy.

Behavior is What Matters (MT) 22.08.2022 ↓

This cast describes how and why behavior is the primary focus of an effective professional and/or manager.

DISC Overview (MT) 15.08.2022 ↓

Our overview of DISC.

2022 Recruitment Update - Part 2 (MT) 08.08.2022 ↓

Part 2 of our guidance for the 2022 employment market.

2022 Recruitment Update - Part 1 (MT) 01.08.2022 ↓

Part 1 of our guidance for the 2022 employment market.

Special Cast - Succession Planning 25.07.2022 ↓

In this cast, Mark and Mike talk about their plans for the future of Manager Tools.

How to Prewire a Meeting - HOF 2022 18.07.2022 ↓

Our Hall of Fame guidance on preparing for meetings or presentations where you need to persuade.

The Horstman Curve 11.07.2022 ↓

If you're trying to change things - and you should be - you're going to experience the Horstman Curve. So you ought to know what it is.

The Juggling Koan - HOF 2022 04.07.2022 ↓

Our Hall of Fame guidance on our first ever management koan.

Giving Feedback To Remote Directs - Part 3 27.06.2022 ↓

Part 3 of our guidance on giving feedback to remote directs.

Giving Feedback To Remote Directs - Part 2 20.06.2022 ↓

Part 2 of our guidance on giving feedback to remote directs.

Giving Feedback To Remote Directs - Part 1 13.06.2022 ↓

Part 1 of our guidance on giving feedback to remote directs.

Performance Reviews Are Not Feedback - Part 2 06.06.2022 ↓

Part 2 of our response to a recent WSJ article that said annual reviews are a terrible way to evaluate employees.

Performance Reviews Are Not Feedback - Part 1 30.05.2022 ↓

Part 1 of our response to a recent WSJ article that said annual reviews are a terrible way to evaluate employees.

Interview With a Talent Manager 23.05.2022 ↓

Our interview with a member of the Manager Tools community to help you understand as a manager, or potentially as an executive, about the kind of relationship you need to have with some of the people who make a difference in your organization and your career.

MTDISC Behavior Change Template - Part 2 16.05.2022 ↓

Part 2 of our guidance on using MTDISC to change your behavior.

MTDISC Behavior Change Template - Part 1 09.05.2022 ↓

Part 1 of our guidance on using MTDISC to change your behavior.

How To Roll Out MTDISC To Your Team - Part 2 02.05.2022 ↓

Part 2 of our guidance on how to roll out the MTDISC Behavioral Instrument to your team.

How To Roll Out MTDISC To Your Team - Part 1 25.04.2022 ↓

This guidance describes how to roll out the MTDISC Behavioral Instrument to your team.

Maggie Tucker Interview 18.04.2022 ↓

Our interview with Maggie Tucker, marketing executive and co-host of the friends on FIRE podcast.

Rules For Directors - Chapter 1 - Earning Trust (MT Version) 11.04.2022 ↓

Our chapter one guidance on Rules For Directors: Earning Trust.

The War Room - Part 2 (MT) 04.04.2022 ↓

Part 2 of the executive "War Room" experiences of Trevor Woods, Chief Information Officer, University of Sydney.

The War Room - Part 1 (MT) 28.03.2022 ↓

Part 1 of the executive "War Room" experiences of Trevor Woods, Chief Information Officer, University of Sydney.