Open Door Policies Are Lame

“Stop by anytime…I’m here for you…I have an Open Door policy.”Please stop saying that to the employees in your organization.  Of all the lame management-speak

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Teamwork Can Be Deadly

Sunday afternoon I felt like I was living a charmed life.  Sitting atop Pit Lane watching the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Indy Car race in

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Can’t You See I’m Busy?!

Task lists.  Post it notes.  Legal pads.  Emails to myself (my current favorite).  Napkins.  Even the palm of my hand.  I’ve written notes on just

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Welcome Aboard…Sucker

So you finally filled that leadership vacancy and the new person’s start date has arrived.  They dutifully attended your fabulous new employee orientation and met with

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