The Cranky Middle Manager Show #31 (MP3 10.4MB 30.09 Min)

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Today we take on bullies, Martha Stewart and bosses who are more “I”- centered than “We”-centered with our guest Judith Glaser. We also start a couple-of-week examination of Horatio Nelson and stick out our tongue, metaphorically, at a Roman Praetor.

Show Notes

0:00 Welcome everyone. Today’s lesson is partly taken from John Sugden’s book on Horatio Nelson, Nelson, Dream of Glory 1758-1797, in which I have learned several lessons all managers should learn:

1) Be good to your troops and they’ll be fanatically loyal to you and
2) Know when to go over your Superior’s heads….but pick your shots wisely

2:50 The Podcast Network is looking for hosts! We’re looking to expand to over 100 shows in the next couple of months. Do you have a podcast? Would you like one? I’m living proof any dang fool can get their own show….. happy to be your motivation.

3:40 A quote for all of us who face idiots who won’t listen to new ideas. After all, what was there to learn after the Roman Empire?

4:15 We meet Judith Glaser, one of my favorite interviews so far. It starts out by talking even more about bullies at work…since you seem endlessly fascinated by the topic. She actually says some nice things about bullies to start with but the coolest part is her story about confronting Martha Stewart on an airplane. Judith Glaser is my new hero- you gotta hear this one.

10:53 Most bullies are pretty easily busted. It’s alpha behavior run amok.

13:15 Tips for dealing with bullies. Step one- find out what their button is. Why are they bullying?

16:45 Judith talks about her book, Creating “We”, Change I thinking to We Thinking and Build a Healthy, Thriving Organization

20:26 You can get a copy of her 2-page document “I vs We -Centric Leaders” by emailing her.

23:19 Making the move to management and why great individual contributors can suffer in the transition. Tech managers, take notes. You can be a good person AND get big ole bonus checks….

27:25 Judith’s Resources

Built to Last
Good to Great
First Break all the News
Discover Your Strengths

Anything by Warren Bennis

Leadership Presence
The Tipping Point
Blink

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Don’t let the weasels get ya down…..

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