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Wait, I’m the Boss?!? The Guide for New Managers to Succeed

Skip Prichard

” -Henry Mintzberg. The most successful managers understand that one of their key jobs is to support their people—to provide them with the training, coaching, and other things they need to gain the experience and responsibility they need to do the best job possible and to progress in their careers. ” -John Wooden.

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Political games in organizations: the ones other people play. Not.

Roundtable Talk

Using materials provided by our colleagues at Coaching Ourselves , our lively group of mid-career leaders explored the topic of politics in organizations and reinforced my own view that “playing the game” is a daily reality in organizations… and may even spill over into your personal life. Whether you’re aware of it or not. Happy leading!