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Letter From the Editors As the weather turns warmer, people begin thinking about outdoor activities and vacations. But as employees’ minds turn to leisure-time activities, it’s important for you as a manager to keep your team focused and on task. At the same time, for your team to truly flourish, you need to promote a work-life balance to keep your staff happy and satisfied. With this in mind, we’ve focused this issue of The Manager’s Minute on balancing summer fun and work. We’ve used this space to offer tips and tricks to help you and your staff enjoy the warm weather, while still remaining productive. Have a great month and remember to learn something every day. Sincerely,Tracy Benbrook & Brian Frederick Senior Editors |
Active Listening Techniques for Managers  When it comes to communication, lots of managers (and other people too) tend to focus only on what they’re saying and trying to send a clear message. But equally important is the other half of the equation — listening to hear what’s really being said. read more SHARE:
   Motivating Employees: Myth vs. Reality  As a manager, motivation is an important part of your job. You need to find a way to get the most from your employees, keeping them on task and always striving for more. But if you subscribe to traditional management knowledge, you’re probably making false assumptions about what really works to motivate your staff. read more SHARE:
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Covering for Vacationing Employees: A Manager’s Guide  The arrival of summer means it’s time to pack up the family in the station wagon and head for Disney World. But what about work? Who’s going to cover for vacationing employees? As a manager, it’s your job to make sure that the work still gets done, even when staff members are out. read more SHARE:
The Best of the Question of the Month  The Question of the Month from last month’s newsletter was: Have you ever had an employee who drove you nuts? What did the employee do and how did you handle him or her? Here is a selection of the best, most interesting answers. read more SHARE:
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