Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

After 20+ years in corporate management positions and coaching high-performing executives, I've seen it all. Bad managers who can't make up their mind, who vacillate quarterly based on wind direction and managers who manage by fear, non-information, and deception. We've all worked for one of them. Leaders don’t do this.

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Rich Gee Group

APRIL 29, 2019

Over the past few weeks, I've been aggregating many time management tips I share with my clients to get more done in the limited amount of time they have. It's a mix of managing your time more effectively and dealing with that old devil — procrastination. By the way, if you feel you're the worst offender in the world, get in line.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 30, 2024

Embrace a Strategic Mindset Transitioning from senior management to the C-suite requires a shift from operational to strategic thinking. Executives are expected to foresee industry trends, set long-term goals, and ensure the company's growth aligns with its vision. Here's how to bridge that gap: 1.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been aggregating what time management tips I pitch to clients to get more done in the limited amount of time they have. It’s a mix of managing your time more effectively and procrastination. Divide a project into manageable chunks. The post Be A Time Management GOD.

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 15, 2014

I managed large teams for over 20 years in corporate and have been coaching C-Level clients for 14 more. During this time, I’ve probably run into every scenario a manager can experience. Translate upper management’s vague directives into things your team can understand and take action on. Never b t your staff.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 18, 2023

This will help you to manage your time more effectively and make sure that you stay on track. Break down larger tasks into smaller ones: Break down larger tasks into smaller, more manageable chunks. This will help to manage expectations and build trust. This will help to build a reputation as someone who can be relied on.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 17, 2024

This proactive approach shows leadership potential and a vested interest in the company's success. Present well-thought-out solutions to your manager. Attend company events and participate in cross-departmental projects. Seek Out Mentorship Mentors can provide invaluable guidance, support, and exposure within the company.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

In today's fast-paced corporate environment, it's easy for companies to become so entangled in the daily grind that their overarching purpose becomes a distant memory. Regularly communicate how individual roles and projects tie back to the company's purpose. This creates a sense of belonging and purpose in the workforce.

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Rich Gee Group

AUGUST 8, 2023

Picture this: Jennifer, a project manager in a mid-sized tech company, was once struggling to meet her quarterly targets. By the end of the year, Jennifer not only met her targets but surpassed them, earning the admiration of the upper management. Then, Jennifer came across the idea of the 1% improvement strategy.

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Rich Gee Group

AUGUST 31, 2023

There's no straightforward way to escape this scrutiny, but strategic methods exist to manage and mitigate its impact. Still, those who know how to manage their emotions will weather the storm more effectively. She worked her way up to become the CEO of a mid-sized tech company. As her responsibilities grew, so did the scrutiny.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Supply chain management? Prioritize Data Management: AI thrives on data. As an executive, ensuring your business has a robust data management strategy is paramount. Artificial Intelligence for Managers: Leverage the Power of AI to Transform Organizations & Reshape Your Career by Thomas H. Is it customer service?

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Rich Gee Group

AUGUST 25, 2023

In the business world, being a top performer often paves the way to new opportunities, usually the transition to management. It's about managing people, aligning goals, and creating a culture that fosters growth. Managers must shift from personal achievement to coaching, guiding, and supporting others.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 16, 2024

This foresight is crucial in steering their companies towards sustainable growth. It enables executives to understand and manage their emotions and the emotions of others. Time Management: Effective time management is critical. Emotional Intelligence: High emotional intelligence (EQ) is essential.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Knowing when to quit is essential.” — Scott Galloway We’ve all done it — staying too long at a company and then getting laid off. And then management comes along with an org change or a reduction in force and next thing you know, you’re updating your resume. We get LAZY. You need to be ahead of the curve and anticipate these changes.

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 3, 2023

These interactions are crucial not only for catching up on your projects and receiving feedback but also for expressing your concerns, proposing new ideas, and understanding your boss's expectations and the company's vision. How do my current tasks align with the company's larger goals? This shows ambition and forward-thinking.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 17, 2021

It's the familiarity and appeal of a brand, celebrity, company, or entertainment product (e.g., I work with the BEST people in my company — people who are energetic, positive and enjoy what they do. I frequently interact with upper management (boss’ bosses, leadership team - possibly the board). A Q-Score is a measurement.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Many companies and organizations are finding it advantageous to let their employees work from home because they have stumbled into many added benefits — productivity gains, reduced facility costs, and happier employees (who don’t have that long commute and can stay closer to their families).

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 26, 2023

One of the essential factors in getting a promotion is building strong relationships with your colleagues, supervisors, and other stakeholders in the company. To get a promotion, you must demonstrate that you can take on greater responsibility and contribute more to the company. Take on additional responsibilities. Are you kidding?

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Rich Gee Group

MAY 17, 2021

As the pandemic hopefully recedes and business gets back to a 'new' normal, companies are running into a recalcitrant employee who might not want to come back and work in the office. The Problem: How does a company neatly resume regular or new operations without losing a portion of their workforce to the change? Not everyone.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Most managers don’t realize the long-term effects of a major layoff. Leaders in many companies lay off workers based on missed Wall Street targets, tightening the belt to make the organization more attractive, preparing the company for a buyout/takeover, and strategic moves in a different direction.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 16, 2023

This discourse ventures into the heart of adept change management, spotlighting four pivotal realms that form the cornerstone of any triumphant metamorphosis. In stark contrast, entities anchored to obsolete methods find themselves adrift, at the mercy of relentless currents of progress.

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Rich Gee Group

MAY 4, 2021

The impact to our teams and how we manage them will be a major concern for all leaders moving forward. Yes — we’ve been managing from afar for the last year, but — we were in crisis mode and everyone had to adapt quickly. As we slowly emerge from our country’s pandemic, there will be many current and future adjustments to how we work.

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Rich Gee Group

AUGUST 14, 2023

This proactive approach showcases your commitment to the company's growth and demonstrates leadership qualities. Case Study: Emily's Dilemma Emily was an account manager at a mid-sized marketing firm. Over time, her proactive and positive approach to problems made her a valuable asset to her company.

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Rich Gee Group

JUNE 26, 2014

On with one of my oldest clients this morning and came up with a spot-on analogy about a lot of organizational management today: Your company is a ship on the open sea and your mission is to navigate and guide it into port. Your captain (management) wants you to take it in slow and steady, so they hit their schedule perfectly.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Most managers see communication as a chore, while leaders see it as moving their careers forward. Listening - too many blowhard managers talk too much and never listen. We all know those managers who grind on those loser initiatives (and act like saints when they do it) - but innovative leaders know those projects that are quick wins.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Corporate: Who did you meet that gave you a tremendous leg up within the company? What projects were a big hit to upper management and customers? Corporate: What areas of the company or people were a waste of time? Connect: Meet the movers and shakers in the company? What kind of ROI did you see from them? More staff?

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 23, 2021

Work in a company? Figure out what permanent changes will impact your management, leadership, and staff operations. What companies are now leading the charge? Be ready for in-person interviews again and more company contact. What are their new needs and concerns now that it will be over? Looking for a new position?

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 11, 2019

This is a telling sign — you've outgrown your manager. Oh-Oh — either management is not doing their job or the company is ailing. Your superiors begin to take long lunches and start to leave the company. Your superiors begin to take long lunches and start to leave the company. You've grown out of your role.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Most managers forget that educating your troops is an ongoing process. Coaching is the cornerstone of professional growth — if you share your coaching skills with your team (most managers keep them tightly hidden), you'll see them grow exponentially. "You know your job — just do it!" Coach them and teach them to be coaches.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Most managers forget that educating your troops is an ongoing process. Coaching is the cornerstone of professional growth — if you share your coaching skills with your team (most managers keep them tightly hidden), you'll see them grow exponentially. "You know your job — just do it!" Coach them and teach them to be coaches.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 31, 2019

More and more, many companies (not all, mind you) find themselves letting employees go for a number of different reasons. About six months ago i was offered a job from a supplier to my company, but I felt decently happy and comfortable working where I was. Ask for testimonials when you finish projects/leave divisions/manager's move.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 6, 2020

This is the time to come up with game-changing strategies or ideas to help your company. Bottom line: It’s the beginning of a new decade - so many companies and managers will be looking at their troops to see who will make a difference. Don’t be afraid — most great ideas come from lowly beginnings. Where are you?

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Harvard Business Review's 10 Must Reads Boxed Set (6 Books) HBR has combed through hundreds of articles on strategy, change leadership, managing people, and managing yourself and selected the most important ones to help you maximize your performance. Stand Out Podcasters in 2021: 1.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 9, 2019

I t’s your choice: If you let things happen to you, you are at the whim of management or the marketplace. We were going places — and in less than a few months, he was gone, off to another position at another company. Today, he's the CEO of a Fortune 500 company. And that’s what it’s all about. Fancy that. I do what I love too.

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Rich Gee Group

AUGUST 24, 2016

More and more, many companies (not all, mind you) find themselves letting employees go for a number of different reasons. “About six months ago i was offered a job from a supplier to my company, but I felt decently happy and comfortable working where I was. Develop a robust emergency nest egg (just in case). By the way.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Here are some of my best answers to great questions concerning people’s careers: What is more difficult in the long run, working for a company or running your own business? Start a company. You also need to see how the company reacts to emergencies, slow-time, reactive decisions from management, and industry shifts.

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Rich Gee Group

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

I also work with clients who own a company (or are a CEO of an organization) and they need to fire someone for cause. You frequently have to review the benefits of a sound performance management system. How do you communicate the termination to the rest of the team/company without invading on the employee’s privacy?

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