Gang, we have been lucky to have guests from all over the world. I know we have listeners in over 25 countries. Here’s my question- Who should we be talking to that we don’t know about? Specifically, I’d like to find guests who can talk about developing managers:

In Africa
In Latin America
In the Pacific Rim
In China
In […]

The Cranky Middle Manager Show #080 (MP3 10.1MB 31:34 Min)
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Do you ever get the feeling that people in HR are not only in your way, but downright evil? Are you in HR hiding your more evil tendencies behind a Cheshire […]

As you know, for the last couple of months we’ve been blessed with a terrific sponsor- Mind Tools. It’s been a great relationship, and I’m honored to be involved with James’ team and their faith in the show- not to mention their wisdom in realizing what a cool audience you are.
Well, John Havens over at […]

Folks, we’re putting together a Cranky Middle Manager trip to a Chicago Shamrox lacrosse game. So far, there are 3 people joining me. We’re going to watch the game, meet owner Kevin Loughery Jr  (who was on our show in Episode 77) and just get together for some laughs.
If you’re in the Chicago area on […]

The Cranky Middle Manager Show #079 (MP3 10.9MB 31:34Min)
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I am very proud of this show, but particularly proud of this episode. Why?
First, I think it’s a great example of what we do best here (check out the Cranky Middle Manager Show Manifesto).
Secondly, […]

The Cranky Middle Manager Show #078 (MP3 11.4MB 34:56 Min)
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Welcome to the Cranky Middle Manager Show, episode 78. Today we talk about using your own Divine Wisdom and spirituality to help you be a more effective manager. DON’T LEAVE YET…. you’ll find […]

Folks, in show 77 We talked to the owner of the new Chicago Shamrox National Lacrosse League franchise and I offered to take interested listeners to a game. Well, here are two updates:
1) The Chicago Shamrox won their inaugural home game 15-12 over the New York Titans. A little Cranky karma goes a long way
2) So […]

Are you drunk with power? This article in the San Francisco Chronicle says booze and big titles can have the same effect on you……
I gave it some thought and wrote a new article for Management Issues on the topic…here it is:
Titles, Tequila and Power

“We thought because we had power, we had wisdom”
Stephen Vincent Benet
“The problem […]

The Cranky Middle Manager Show #077 (mp3 11.2MB 32:51Min)
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This show will be a little different, but I think you’ll enjoy it as much as I did. It combines two themes:

The idea of owning and managing a professional sports team (feel […]