The Cranky Middle Manager 123 The Dream Manager- Matthew Kelly
The Cranky Middle Manager Show #123 (MP3 12.9MB 28:17 Min)
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Today we’re talking to Matthew Kelly, author of The Dream Manager. Thanks to our listeners who suggested we get him on the show. Tech problems aside, it’s a great chat and very timely….what are YOUR dreams, and does your job help you accomplish them?
By the way, you can join our very first CMM LIVE EVENT! On Thursday, January 3rd, we’re holding a live webmeeting, or webinar. The title is “Managing Remote Employees-Using Webmeetings to Keep Them Engaged”. We have about 15 spots left, so DROP ME A LINE and reserve your seat. I will send you an invite with time and all the log in details. There’s no calling fee, just speakers and/or a microphone on your computer.
Show Notes
0:00 Welcome to the Dreams edition of The Cranky Middle Manager Show. Our episode today is dedicated to John D Larkin, co-inventor of the modern coffee break. Yup, it’s not just about money…. and he could have used something more uhhhh productivity enhancing than coffee if he’d really wanted to be evil.
3:45 The quote of the week is from Edgar Allan Poe who knew nothing about business but plenty about the power of dreams.
5:42 Welcome Matthew Kelly, author of The Dream Manager. Why are people’s personal dreams for the future so vital to managing them? Only everything…. The book is done as a novel…. find out what a fictional janitorial company has to do with your business…
9:59 Why are aspirations and dreams so important to all of us no matter what your station in life? Middle managers or senior folks sometimes stop dreaming…they’re still there and functional, but here’s the key point: You can’t expect someone to do for your company what they won’t do in their own life. Write that down….
17:20 After two years I’ve heard a lot of the same things, but I’ve never heard this one: people get paid based on the amount of time they are responsible for…. interesting theory with major implications.
21:00 Do the math on how much turnover costs your company… Matthew has some shocking numbers. Then he speaks about how to conduct a dream session with your staff…. and the networking doesn’t hurt either.
25:38 What’s Matthew reading? How about an eclectic mix of
The Razor’s Edge- W Somerset Maugham
Clapton- the Autobiography (audio book)
Don’t let the weasels get you down…..
December 11th, 2007 at 6:46 pm
Great show again Wayne and Kelly. I’m definitely getting this book as it seemed to resonate with every thing I believe in with life dreams, then work. As well in the idea of engagement with employees and finding a focus through dreams/goals with each person.
December 11th, 2007 at 11:09 pm
Mike, glad you enjoyed it. This was a fun interview to do and I’m always delighted when people are moved enough to post. Keep the conversation rolling.
December 11th, 2007 at 11:43 pm
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December 17th, 2007 at 3:32 pm
Wayne - I wasn’t sure that when I suggested Matthew that you’d be able to get him, glad you were.
Now your dream is to interview Tom Peters … can’t someone make your dream come true? Come on folks everyone who enjoys Wayne’s podcast should send an email to their network … someone in six degrees has to know Tom and be able to convince Tom to talk with Wayne….
Thanks Wayne for all of you work, love the podcasts!
December 22nd, 2007 at 3:48 am
Despite the audio, this was one of my favorite casts this year, Wayne. Terrific stuff.
December 24th, 2007 at 9:08 am
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December 26th, 2007 at 1:38 am
I just read the book on Saturday and I am hooked! I work for a police service and I aspire to be a dream manager! What a great way to engage your employees and show them you care! I have recommended the book to my chief!
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April 29th, 2008 at 5:03 pm
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