Episodes

  • Management Is An Organizational System

    Management Is An Organizational System
    Jan 12 2026
    One of the most common things professionals say about managing is that they have a personal 'style.' But does that make sense? Is it reasonable to expect that with all the systems organizations employ, they should leave out how to manage others?
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  • Development Plans Are Dumb

    Development Plans Are Dumb
    Jan 5 2026
    Development plans for directs are constantly talked about. You've read about them in the business news, especially for less experienced employees. They're recommended by HR. They don't work!
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  • Assumptive Goal Setting - HOF 2025

    Assumptive Goal Setting - HOF 2025
    Dec 29 2025
    Our Hall of Fame guidance on how to think more creatively about annual planning goals.
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  • How to Set Annual Goals - HOF 2025

    How to Set Annual Goals - HOF 2025
    Dec 22 2025
    Our Hall Of Fame guidance on how to start setting annual goals, and why we do not like "SMART" goals.
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  • One On Ones - How Much Personal?

    One On Ones - How Much Personal?
    Dec 15 2025
    Many managers are worried about talking about personal topics in One On Ones. They shouldn't be - it doesn't happen that often... and it's a sign of trust, too.
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  • My Boss Doesn't Support Company Guidance

    My Boss Doesn't Support Company Guidance
    Dec 8 2025
    A manager is always obligated to support the organization, even if he or she disagrees with what the organization is doing. But what happens when your boss doesn't do that? Here's what to do.
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  • Delivering the Performance Review - HOF 2025

    Delivering the Performance Review - HOF 2025
    Dec 1 2025
    Our Hall of Fame guidance on delivering a performance review.
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  • Preparing Performance Reviews - HOF 2025

    Preparing Performance Reviews - HOF 2025
    Nov 24 2025
    Our Hall of Fame guidance on how to prepare for performance reviews.
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