Managing People with DITMR (Deer in the middle of the road syndrome)

For thousands of years deer had two primary methods of survival.  The first was to run very fast when they were in an open field.  The second was to stand very still when they were in a forest. If they could not outrun the mountain lion, they knew that if they stood still while in the forest that their camouflage would make it harder for them to be seen. For…

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Balancing Children at School and Parents at Work

A School Calendar There are many different life situations facing parents. One of the most rewarding and challenging is the balancing act of raising children while meeting work responsibilities.  One fundamental obligation of a parent is to make sure that their children obtain the necessary education to be successful in life.  Children who are engaged and supported at school usually become successful adults.  Many times, employers ignorantly create work situations…

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Isolation of Being the Boss

Create a culture to get proper feedback from subordinates One of the most interesting executives I have ever worked for was mercurial.  The verbal beatings he gave were legendary.  His insight and intuitive understanding of the workers' compensation system was also unparalleled.  He created a very profitable company by wringing out the best from his employees. However, few of the senior executives survived more than a few years working for him.  A result of…

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