Do You Have A Second?

The Set Up To Fail Syndrome

I remember when I read this HBR article back in 1998 (now it's a book).  It described my experience with a series of junior managers perfectly.

Authority vs. Respect

Forgot where I read this, but wanted to capture it in the exhaust stream.

Being a good manager takes more than authority.  An org chart provides that.

Being a good manager takes respect.  That can only be earned.

Being accountable

Ran across this great 2004 article from Business Week:

"Many managers think responsibility ends when they have tell someone else about a problem. Without action, talk is just a waste of breath."

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