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Episodes
Role Power Revisited - You Speak For The CEO - Part 1
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of our guidance where we don't recommend you use Role Power very often. But when you do, it's good to know it's more powerful than you realize.
How To Evaluate Interviewees - Chapter 1 - Use Of Names
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How important is a candidate's ability to use and remember names in an interview?
The Manager Tools Data - One-On-Ones - Part 4
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part 4 of our review of the data backing our guidance on One-On-Ones.
The Manager Tools Data - One-On-Ones - Part 3
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3 of our review of the data backing our guidance on One-On-Ones.
The Manager Tools Data - One-On-Ones - Part 2
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of our review of the data backing our guidance on One-On-Ones.
The Manager Tools Data - One-On-Ones - Part 1
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of our review of the data backing our guidance on One-On-Ones.
Should HR Do My Phone Screens Before I Interview?
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Human Resources often conducts phone screens of job opening candidates. Some times this is okay, but usually it's not.
The Interview Results Capture Meeting - HOF 2018
31 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This Hall of Fame cast explains how to capture interview results in a fast and simple meeting.
Effective Hiring: Set The Bar High! - HOF 2018
24 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This Hall of Fame cast shares our most important principle in The Manager Tools Effective Hiring Process: Set the Bar HIGH.
Trinity Pushback - Feedback Is Nitpicking - Part 2
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Some folks push back against our feedback model because it's "nitpicking." It's not. Here's why.
Trinity Pushback - Feedback Is Nitpicking - Part 1
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Some folks push back against our feedback model because it's "nitpicking." It's not. Here's why.
Is This Normal? Episode 3 - Part 2
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever wondered whether what you're going through is normal, 'Is It Normal' will help you sort things out. Lots of us wonder if our experience...
Is This Normal? Episode 3 - Part 1
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever wondered whether what you're going through is normal, 'Is It Normal' will help you sort things out. Lots of us wonder if our experience...
Delivering The Performance Review - HOF 2018
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our Hall of Fame guidance on delivering a performance review.
Preparing Performance Reviews - HOF 2018
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're re-releasing one of our Hall of Fame casts on how to prepare performance reviews.
Hire Slow, Fire Fast Is Wrong - Part 2
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
'Hire Slow, Fire Fast' is catchy. And wrong.
Hire Slow, Fire Fast Is Wrong - Part 1
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
'Hire Slow, Fire Fast' is catchy. And wrong.
The Tyranny of Unpublished Processes - Part 2
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Uncommunicated processes are tyranny. Full stop.
The Tyranny of Unpublished Processes - Part 1
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Uncommunicated processes are tyranny. Full stop.
Case Study Interviews - Part 4
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part 4 of our overview of Case Study Interview techniques, questions, and preparation.
Case Study Interviews - Part 3
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3 of our overview of Case Study Interview techniques, questions, and preparation.
Case Study Interviews - Part 2
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of our overview of Case Study Interview techniques, questions, and preparation.
Case Study Interviews - Part 1
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of our overview of Case Study Interview techniques, questions, and preparation.
Inaugural MT Case Study Responses - and What Happened - Part 2
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of our responses to listeners' recommendations to the Inaugural MT Case Study, and reveal what actually happened.
Inaugural MT Case Study Responses - and What Happened - Part 1
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We respond to listeners' recommendations to the Inaugural MT Case Study, and reveal what actually happened.
Case Studies and The Inaugural MT Interactive Case - Part 2
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Manager Tools Inaugural Interactive Case Study.
Case Studies and The Inaugural MT Interactive Case - Part 1
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What are case studies? Taught in part with the Manager Tools Inaugural Interactive Case Study.
Politics 101 - Chapter 6 - Politics Are Just Relationships - Part 4
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part 4 of the the sixth chapter of our guidance on politics. Don't play politics. Build relationships. It's the same thing.
Politics 101 - Chapter 6 - Politics Are Just Relationships - Part 3
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3 of the the sixth chapter of our guidance on politics. Don't play politics. Build relationships. It's the same thing.
Politics 101 - Chapter 6 - Politics Are Just Relationships - Part 2
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of the the sixth chapter of our guidance on politics. Don't play politics. Build relationships. It's the same thing.
Politics 101 - Chapter 6 - Politics Are Just Relationships - Part 1
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of the the sixth chapter of our guidance on politics. Don't play politics. Build relationships. It's the same thing.
Technology in One On Ones
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Despite our guidance to not use your laptop to take notes in One On Ones, there are many other uses of technology that will improve your critical week...
Horstman's Law of Uncertainty - HOF
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This Hall of Fame guidance describes what to say when you don't have an answer to a question, even when it's urgent.
Sexual Harassment Revisited - Chapter 1 - No Hugging
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you're hugging your colleagues, you're running the risk of a sexual harassment claim.
Employee Retention - HOF
25 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our Hall of Fame guidance on employee retention. The best managers we know do a great job of retention. As a matter of fact, because it goes to the fu...
The Manager Tools Onboarding Checklist - Part 2
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Manager Tools Onboarding Checklist. Every task necessary to help a new hire become effective as quickly as possible.
The Manager Tools Onboarding Checklist - Part 1
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Manager Tools Onboarding Checklist. Every task necessary to help a new hire become effective as quickly as possible.
Onboarding Chapter 1 - The Basics - Part 5 - Q and A Continued
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Your questions, our answers on what to do once you make a candidate an offer to turn them into a great team member.
Onboarding Chapter 1 - The Basics - Part 4 - Q and A
28 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Your questions, our answers on what to do once you make a candidate an offer to turn them into a great team member.
Onboarding Chapter 1 - The Basics - Part 3
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What to do once you make a candidate an offer to turn them into a great team member. Chapter 1 is the basics, why to have a process.
Onboarding Chapter 1 - The Basics - Part 2
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What to do once you make a candidate an offer to turn them into a great team member. Chapter 1 is the basics, why to have a process.
Onboarding Chapter 1 - The Basics - Part 1
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What to do once you make a candidate an offer to turn them into a great team member. Part 1 is the basics, why to have a process.
Soft Coaching - Running Meetings - Part 2
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guidance on how you can improve someone's performance without fully coaching them. We use the example of running a meeting to illustrate.
Soft Coaching - Running Meetings - Part 1
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guidance on how you can improve someone's performance without fully coaching them. We use the example of running a meeting to illustrate.
Trinity Pushback - One On Ones - Creative People - Part 2
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes managers don't want to do One On Ones. One of the reasons they give is, "I'm a creative person." Or, "I don't like step-by-step solutions." ...
Trinity Pushback - One On Ones - Creative People - Part 1
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes managers don't want to do One On Ones. One of the reasons they give is,"I'm a creative person." Or, "I don't like step-by-step solutions." T...
The Three Types of Power (And One To Rule Them) - Part 4
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Power is necessary for organizational change and success, even if some of us would rather call it influence. But what is it? And how can I get some? A...
The Three Types of Power (And One To Rule Them) - Part 3
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Power is necessary for organizational change and success, even if some of us would rather call it influence. But what is it? And how can I get some? A...
The Three Types of Power (And One To Rule Them) - Part 2
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Power is necessary for organizational change and success, even if some of us would rather call it influence. But what is it? And how can I get some? A...
The Three Types of Power (And One To Rule Them) - Part 1
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Power is necessary for organizational change and success, even if some of us would rather call it influence. But what is it? And how can I get some? A...
How To Create A Simple Behavioral Interview Question - HOF
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our Hall of Fame cast that describes how to create a simple behavioral interview question.
How To Train Your Organization - Chapter 1 - Who and When
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you're an executive, you probably think training is for your organization, but not you. You're partially right, but mostly wrong.
Are Executives Managers? - Part 2
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How come executives don't do all the stuff managers do? How come they don't attend training but expect managers to? There's a reason.
Are Executives Managers? - Part 1
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How come executives don't do all the stuff managers do? How come they don't attend training but expect managers to? There's a reason.
Measuring Priorities Through Questions
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to ensure the right things are getting done, one of the easiest things to do is start asking the right questions.
The Manager Tools Performance Review System - Part 4
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part 4 of our guidance on a simple way to structure an entire performance review system for any organization.
The Manager Tools Performance Review System - Part 3
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3 of our guidance on a simple way to structure an entire performance review system for any organization.
The Manager Tools Performance Review System - Part 2
08 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of our guidance on a simple way to structure an entire performance review system for any organization.
The Basics of Calendar Management - HOF
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our Hall of Fame guidance on the basics of calendar management.
How to Prewire a Meeting - HOF 2017
25 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
For the holidays, we're re-releasing one of our Hall of Fame casts ... the Pre-wire. This cast describes a way to prepare for meetings or presentation...
The Manager Tools Performance Review System - Part 1
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of our guidance on a simple way to structure an entire performance review system for any organization.
Don't Get Rid of Your Performance Reviews - Part 4
11 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part 4 of our guidance regarding the trend among businesses to get rid of their performance review system. This is dumb. Don't do it.
Don't Get Rid of Your Performance Reviews - Part 3
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3 of our guidance regarding the trend among businesses to get rid of their performance review system. This is dumb. Don't do it.
Delivering The Performance Review - HOF 2017
30 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our Hall of Fame guidance on delivering a performance review.
Preparing Performance Reviews - HOF 2017
27 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're re-releasing one of our Hall of Fame casts on how to prepare performance reviews.
Don't Get Rid of Your Performance Reviews - Part 2
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of our guidance regarding the trend among businesses to get rid of their performance review system. This is dumb. Don't do it.
Don't Get Rid of Your Performance Reviews - Part 1
13 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of our guidance regarding the trend among businesses to get rid of their performance review system. This is dumb. Don't do it.
The Manager Tools One-Page Performance Review - Part 2
06 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of our guidance on creating and using a performance review form if your company doesn't have one.
The Manager Tools One-Page Performance Review - Part 1
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of our guidance on creating and using a performance review form if your company doesn't have one.
A Different Feedback Model Question
23 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you struggle with asking, "Can I give you some feedback?", there's another way.
You're Not a Psychologist - Part 2
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of managers try to psychoanalyze their directs. Don't bother. We're all terrible at it.
You're Not a Psychologist - Part 1
09 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of managers try to psychoanalyze their directs. Don't bother. We're all terrible at it.
Wade Foster Interview
02 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest Wade Foster, CEO of Zapier, shares his experience with Manager Tools.
Behaviors To Improve Focus - Part 3
25 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3 of our guidance on how to stay focused on your priorities and get more done.
Behaviors To Improve Focus - Part 2
18 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of our guidance on how to stay focused on your priorities and get more done.
Behaviors To Improve Focus - Part 1
11 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of our guidance on how to stay focused on your priorities and get more done.
Rolling Out One On Ones - The Briefing
04 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How to brief your directs when you're starting One On Ones.
First Meeting With A New Direct - Results
28 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When someone new joins your team, we recommend you communicate early about your key priorities.
Resistant Directs In One On Ones - Chapter 2 - Part 2
21 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of our second chapter on directs resisting One On Ones.
Resistant Directs In One On Ones - Chapter 2 - Part 1
14 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of our second chapter on directs resisting One On Ones.
The Bridge Between Feedback And Coaching - Part 3
07 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3 of our guidance on how to guide or help a direct when feedback doesn't work and coaching isn't necessary.
The Bridge Between Feedback And Coaching - Part 2
31 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of our guidance on how to guide or help a direct when feedback doesn't work and coaching isn't necessary.
The Bridge Between Feedback And Coaching - Part 1
24 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of our guidance on how to guide or help a direct when feedback doesn't work and coaching isn't necessary.
What Do You Want To Do And Where Do You Want To Do It?
17 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How to qualify your ability to help someone during a job/career transition.
How To Evaluate Answers To The Weakness Question - Part 3
10 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3 of our guidance on asking and evaluating the weakness question when interviewing candidates.
How To Evaluate Answers To The Weakness Question - Part 2
03 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of our guidance on asking and evaluating the weakness question when interviewing candidates.
How To Evaluate Answers To The Weakness Question - Part 1
26 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of our guidance on asking and evaluating the weakness question when interviewing candidates.
My Direct Disagrees With Me Privately - Part 2
19 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of our guidance on what to do if your direct disagrees with you privately.
My Direct Disagrees With Me Privately - Part 1
12 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of our guidance on what to do if your direct disagrees with you privately.
Retaining Disgruntled Staff As a New Manager
05 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What to do as a new manager when you're in danger of losing staff who are critical to your team.
When NOT To Use Email - Part 2
29 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Email is useful but much more narrowly than most managers think.
When NOT To Use Email - Part 1
22 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Email is useful but much more narrowly than most managers think.
The Pinch Crunch Relationship Model
15 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How to maintain trusting relationships when things go wrong.
Executive Tools - Measuring Your Organization's One On Ones - Part 2
08 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of our guidance on how to SIMPLY measure whether or not managers who work for you are doing One On Ones.
Executive Tools - Measuring Your Organization's One On Ones - Part 1
01 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of our guidance on how to SIMPLY measure whether or not managers who work for you are doing One On Ones.
Manager Tools Middleman Test - Part 2
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of our guidance on what you can do when a direct refuses or disagrees with a reasonable request: Use The Manager Tools Middleman Test.
Manager Tools Middleman Test - Part 1
17 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of our guidance on what you can do when a direct refuses or disagrees with a reasonable request: Use The Manager Tools Middleman Test.
The Myth of the Working Manager
10 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you think you're a "working manager", and that's harder somehow, you're wrong.
Secrets of a Great Handshake - HOF
03 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our Hall of Fame guidance on how to give a great handshake.
Adding Headcount Basics
27 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Just because your people "are too busy" doesn't mean it's time to add more.