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MAY 9, 2016

“ The post Featured at Forbes: 10 ways managers can solicit feedback appeared first on Mary Schaefer, empowerment expert, speaker, coach & trainer for those in engineering, scientific & IT-related positions.

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JUNE 12, 2016

Keeping management in the loop, whether you’re involved in an acquisition, a restructure or a crisis of sorts, is the key to getting through any challenge. Click here for insights that can help you particularly if you have managers reporting to you. Forbes, June 8, 2016: Gone are the days of the “untouchable” CEO.

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JUNE 13, 2016

The post Quoted at Jobjet on managing your organization’s brand to recruit top talent appeared first on Mary Schaefer, empowerment authority, speaker, coach & trainer for those in engineering, scientific & IT-related positions. Click here to see the rest of this article and what I added to the conversation.

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DECEMBER 10, 2014

The post Another version of “Don’t Be That Manager.” . • Facebook • Twitter • Delicious • LinkedIn • StumbleUpon • Add to favorites • Email • RSS. ” Quoted at BBC.com appeared first on ReImagine Work. As Seen On communication dignity humans at work'

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JULY 10, 2018

Develop high-performing, self-sufficient employees with simple one-on-one discussions.

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JULY 9, 2018

Learn their motivations, values, and skills and build a more productive working relationship at the same time.

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MAY 22, 2014

All Posts As Seen On Avoid the Traps of Being a *Good* Manager How to be a More Empowered Manager Leadership Manager/ Employee Communication communication human nature Lead Change Group leadership self-development' The post 3 Tips to Deliver Bad News Like a Leader appeared first on ReImagine Work.

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JULY 10, 2018

Over the sound of the espresso machine I hear Lydia, the manager at my favorite coffee shop. She's talking with a barista who is training to be a shift manager. The barista was looking at a piece of equipment. Lydia said.

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JUNE 30, 2014

All Posts As Seen On Leadership Manager/ Employee Communication change management communication connection dignity humans at work leadership' . • Facebook • Twitter • Delicious • LinkedIn • StumbleUpon • Add to favorites • Email • RSS.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

Delivering Bad News at Work: Communication Tips for Managers. As Seen On How to be a More Empowered Manager connection dignity empowerment' It doesn’t HAVE to give you a headache. Click here to read this article covering a lot of ground when it comes to delivering bad news to employees. Here’s an exerpt.

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DECEMBER 14, 2015

Over the sound of the espresso machine I hear Lydia, the manager at my favorite coffee shop. She’s talking with a barista who is training to be a shift manager. She’s a coffee shop leader, not a coffee shop manager. I subsequently interviewed Lydia about how she developed her management style.

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MARCH 10, 2017

She went to her project manager. Apparently the project manager was okay with allowing Claire and her teammates to languish in a miserable situation, and make no progress on the project for that matter. He suggested she would get good practice at managing challenging situations. You could even say he was actively uncooperative.

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JULY 9, 2018

Research shows 37% of managers surveyed said they’re uncomfortable with performance feedback if they think the employee might respond negatively. You can increase your confidence with preparation and the right.

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JULY 9, 2018

Managers can read books, get trained, practice and plan, and still your employee may toss you something you don't anticipate. But you can handle it. The key is asking good questions and really listening.

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JUNE 22, 2017

Managers, why do you think that some of your very talented employees are satisfied with being in the middle of the pack?”. Long ago a colleague shared with me an assessment she put together to help managers and employees get on the same page about motivations. Recognition from top management. Encouragement from their manager.

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AUGUST 17, 2014

As Seen On culture leadership management' . • Facebook • Twitter • Delicious • LinkedIn • StumbleUpon • Add to favorites • Email • RSS. The post Thank You, Leadership Digital! appeared first on ReImagine Work.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

This is from Lydia, my favorite coffee shop manager, who I visit on a daily basis. “Mary, give me some feedback.”

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JUNE 7, 2016

After experiencing her 8th downsizing, she left DuPont in her 20th year there, concluding her corporate career as an HR manager. She went into HR so people could have at least one person in HR they could expect to be “human.”.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Managers: Immediately improve your communications with employees with this one easy tip.

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APRIL 16, 2015

I was a mainframe systems manager. For instance, I would manage my work around their biggest printing and delivery days, etc. As a former human resources manager we would discuss how different employees were good at teamwork or not. She said she had never really thought about it that way. It was early in my career.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

As Seen On Manager/ Employee Communication What it Means to Treat People Humanly at Work compassion culture dignity engagement humans at work motivation' . • Facebook • Twitter • Delicious • LinkedIn • StumbleUpon • Add to favorites • Email • RSS.

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OCTOBER 4, 2017

I have a quick assessment I offer managers. I know it is tough to know when you, as a manager, have done enough. Who’s working harder at improving? My take is this. I ask them to ask themselves if they are spending more time on this individual’s improvement than the individual is.

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OCTOBER 17, 2018

Do you simply manage the people who work for you – or do you truly lead?

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MAY 2, 2014

As Seen On How to be a More Empowered Manager empowerment self-development' . • Facebook • Twitter • Delicious • LinkedIn • StumbleUpon • Add to favorites • Email • RSS. The post The Unlikely Link Between Authority and Empowerment appeared first on ReImagine Work.

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AUGUST 24, 2016

” Click here to learn more about the important role you play as a manager of people, without making your job harder. As more and more companies move toward more frequent coaching and feedback versus annual performance reviews, your role is more important than ever.” No problem @MarySchaefer !

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JUNE 20, 2014

Work with me: I help managers of people learn to master the power of influencing, motivating and communicating with their employees. All Posts Manager/ Employee Communication communication human nature' I find that starting there often leads me to what I CAN agree with — the thing that they brought up that is right.

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AUGUST 25, 2016

What are some of the most common mistakes managers make that lead to undermining employee engagement? Why are managers sometimes reluctant to see employees as whole humans? What is meaningful work and what is its link to employee engagement? To what extent can a manger learn to treat their employees humanly?

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JUNE 30, 2018

Have you heard of the book, the One-Minute Manager?

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APRIL 22, 2016

Much of it speaks to managers and leaders about what they can do without designing and launching a new program. Even if you do not hold a management position , some of the tips in these articles can help you with co-workers, your boss, or family and friends. Alternative?

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ReImagine Work

JUNE 28, 2016

Using them in some settings can make you as a manager seem cold and indifferent. Managers: Making the case for being human. .” Yet they are technical terms. They are business-speak, much like legalese, making those people not-in-the-know feel even more on the outside. Common sense. Quarterly revenue. Human dignity.

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ReImagine Work

APRIL 25, 2016

I have a quick assessment I offer managers. I know it is tough to know when you, as a manager, have done enough. Who’s working harder at improving? My take is this. I ask them to ask themselves if they are spending more time on this individual’s improvement than the individual is.

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ReImagine Work

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Research shows that within the next 10 years nearly half of management roles will be occupied by millennials. Forbes, Nov. 14, 2016 : Mentorship is a hot topic today — and there’s good reason for it. But competition is high and millennials are motivated. But how do you actually find a mentor?

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

This is from Lydia, my favorite coffee shop manager, who I visit on a daily basis. “Mary, give me some feedback.”. She asks me this three to five times a week. One day the café was a little quiet, so I asked her what inspires her to asl. Let’s all listen closely to the role model leader at my coffee shop.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

If you’re a job seeker using traditional methods of finding a job, you may be left wondering why hiring managers aren’t calling you back. . “In light of more saturated markets and higher competition, the job application process is changing. Are you using E-notes? Are you using social media? Are you seeking out informational interviews?

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

We asked 13 professional coaches of Forbes Coaches Council how leaders can incorporate a strength-based approach to their management style. But understanding each individual’s strength is a practice in psychology that involves empowering and aligning talent with work opportunities. Here’s what they said.” ” (See mine at #11.).

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ReImagine Work

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Companies that provide an improved quality of life for employees, whether with skilled management that makes the work environment better or through flexible work schedules, will likely have better retention rates and easier times hiring.” Forbes, Nov.

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ReImagine Work

MARCH 20, 2017

Yes, having a quick, or solid answer has probably gotten most managers to where they are today. Forbes, March 15, 2017 : Leaders don’t have to know everything. But what if an employee seeks guidance on a project or issue that’s out of your expertise? Are you supposed to wing it or segue from the topic to talk about something else?

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