Rich Gee Group

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

It’s incredible how many people think they’re leaders, who are in fact functioning managers and how many managers who are actually leaders in disguise. Too often, most managers fear taking a chance, bucking the system, or making their superiors angry. But the real question is, what’s the difference?

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Rich Gee Group

APRIL 18, 2022

For our purposes, we will focus on management problems/process issues. Some managers might find this tool a little over-structured and pedantic. Each cause or reason for imperfection is a source of variation. Causes are usually grouped into major categories to identify and classify these sources of variation.

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Rich Gee Group

APRIL 11, 2022

Tool #2 - The Nine Box Grid This week, let’s focus on a great talent management tool - the 9-Box Grid. ACTION PLAN: Massively delegate your responsibilities to them, give them management spots to coach associates under them, and most of all, encourage them to mentor many of the other areas to ensure they see the light.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 6, 2021

I managed large teams for over 15 years in corporate and have been coaching C-Level clients for 15 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. Motivate people, don't command them.

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Rich Gee Group

APRIL 26, 2022

Benefits: In many instances, quick, off-the-cuff 'executive' decisions are made to solve endemic problems (upper management is notorious for doing this — they know better than you). I use it often with clients to help them grow their business or initiate a major change in their career.

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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

AUGUST 22, 2023

Bad bosses impact the potential of your people. When Sarah, a promising team leader at SmartTechCorp, began spending more time with her superiors, her team started to notice a shift in her priorities. Meetings with her team became less frequent, and candid conversations dwindled.

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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

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

MAY 3, 2022

Tool #5 - Red Ocean/Blue Ocean Strategy This week, let’s understand how companies position themselves in the marketplace to succeed - The Red Ocean/Blue Ocean Strategy. Summary: Strategic moves create a leap in value for the company, its buyers, and its employees while unlocking new demand and making the competition irrelevant.

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Rich Gee Group

MAY 22, 2014

This test has worked for me during my 20 years of managing large teams in corporate settings. They probably enjoy your role as their manager. The post A Memorial Day Management Test. This isn’t scientific. Let me state that right from the start. First, enjoy your Memorial Day weekend. Spend it with people you love.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 27, 2017

Everyone has a manager/boss. I work with a myriad of people who have incredible success and terrible issues with their manager. One area I find where most people begin to see the cracks appear in their relationship concerns how they communicate with their manager. What do you use to update your manager/client on your progress?

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 31, 2023

A Game-Changing Blueprint for Empowering Middle Managers Designing and delivering a top-notch middle manager program is all about delivering relevance and value. A well-crafted program must address middle managers’ specific challenges, equip them with the essential tools to overcome these obstacles, and make the journey rewarding.

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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 27, 2024

Focus on areas like conflict management, time management, and cultural awareness. Time Management Skills : Effective time management is crucial in remote settings. Be Seen: Schedule lunches with your boss, upper management, and other departments to spread your connections.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

resource) Balanced Scorecard: A framework for measuring and managing performance across crucial business perspectives, including financial, customer, internal processes, and learning and growth.

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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. Cultivate Leadership Excellence Leadership at the C-suite level transcends managing teams. Here's how to bridge that gap: 1. This broad perspective is crucial for strategic decision-making.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 5, 2023

Over the years, you’ve probably encountered many types of managers in the workforce. But when it comes to effective managers — there are only two types — Short Term (ST) and Long Term (LT) Leaders. Let me explain: Short Term Leaders are managers who: Have a total focus on getting things done. I can go on and on. The reality?

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 10, 2023

Reclaiming Your Time: Strategies for Busy Managers As a manager, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the workday, from leading team meetings and managing projects to resolving conflicts and making crucial decisions. So, let's dive into how you, as a manager, can carve out time for your own development.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 16, 2024

It enables executives to understand and manage their emotions and the emotions of others. Time Management: Effective time management is critical. This leads to higher productivity, better time management, and improved organizational efficiency. Emotional Intelligence: High emotional intelligence (EQ) is essential.

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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

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

If you're employed in a large organization , an essential component of your annual review is how much your manager likes/needs you. They’re based on set measures from ‘on-high’ (management/HR), how valuable you are (how hard would it be to replace you), and how much your manager likes you. You can't opt out of politics.

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Rich Gee Group

JUNE 7, 2023

These are individuals who seemingly do little to no work yet manage to remain employed. By crafting an image of hard work and dedication, they manage to create an illusion of productivity. Moreover, these individuals often have excellent crisis management skills.

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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

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

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. It's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of public opinion.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

If you manage a team, you probably have a problem child (or two). Many managers take this route. In over 15 years coaching clients and 20 years managing teams, it’s never happened. The manager realizes that they have been spending TOO much time, effort, and energy trying to corral Steve. Lay them off. Do nothing.

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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 11, 2023

It's about understanding your emotions and those of others to manage interactions successfully. Take Action: Use social media and professional networking sites to reinforce your brand and share your insights and successes. Develop Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence (EQ) is a game-changer.

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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

MARCH 23, 2020

How do you manage them so they will stay energized and focused? or Listen to our latest podcast: Managing From Afar: How To Stay Connected With Remote Employees Lead in a different way. It’s the nature of managing a team — surprisingly, some people will work better at home than at the office — so you get an increased dividend.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 24, 2022

It can be managed by understanding the stressful conditions at work and taking steps to remediate those conditions.” Are you more of a reactive or proactive manager? With upper management, your peers, and your team? We hear this a lot today - faster deadlines, impatient customers, and bosses who are never satisfied.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 17, 2021

I frequently interact with upper management (boss’ bosses, leadership team - possibly the board). Upper management knows my name, my accomplishments, and what I’m working on (they say ‘HI’ to you). If I left my position tomorrow, my boss (and their boss and upper management) would freak out and try to keep me with major incentives.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 21, 2020

Again, you look professional and ready to manage the meeting. Stay On Afterward - If you are managing the meeting for your staff, stick around after attendees are logging off for any questions from your team. Center yourself, make sure the cam presents your entire face with a bit of body.

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Rich Gee Group

JUNE 8, 2022

In the end, it’s all about time management. There are hundreds of books, tools, and techniques to help you manage your time more effectively. And we get so busy putting out those fires we can spend a whole day — even a week — spinning around and around spraying from our fire extinguishers. But most of them don’t solve the problem.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 2, 2020

Frustrate them continuously with bad managers who make bad decisions. Impact their self-esteem and confidence with unhealthy management practices. Many healthy organizations contribute to this environment with motivating managers who communicate frequently and ensure that you move out of your comfort zone on a regular basis.

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