http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Copyright (c) 2009 Pat Brill Do you have 'development plan' in place mapping out where you want to go professionally and what you need to learn in order to move forward in that direction? In today's business environment, you need to manage your own l... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1067020_15.html 04th September 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Pat Brill What do you do after you have coached and counseled an employee and they still do not meet performance expectations or correct the behavioral issue(s)? It can be a challenge to decide if an employee is going to succeed in... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1052763_15.html 27th August 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Pat Brill What do you think about change? We all have our reactions to change...some things we are ready to let go, others we hold on to dear life. All around us change is occurring without our permission. As the seasons chang... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1051005_24.html 26th August 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Pat Brill When was the last time you forgave someone? It's not a common word in our vocabulary. I wonder why! I ask myself, how often have I forgiven another or myself and let go of the negative thoughts. As I get older, I see... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1050756_24.html 25th August 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Pat Brill Communication between you and your team is critical to everyone's success. Most employees are eager to perform at a high level and your early intervention will guide them to being more productive. This article is about... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1048162_15.html 24th August 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Pat Brill As a manager, you may spend significant time managing employees, specifically evaluating and handling employee performance. This is a challenging aspect of your job, especially since you have business deliverables demanding... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1043220_15.html 20th August 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Pat Brill Today's business environment is based on 'knowledge' and creating a learning culture is critical for the continued growth of a business. What does that mean in managing employees - you have to promote learning for yourself... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1039098_15.html 18th August 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Pat Brill Quality food baskets are a great gift idea to give to others. Everyone loves receiving these edible delights. You can stay within budget and still present a beautiful gift by creating your own basket. All you need is a l... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1036200_27.html 16th August 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Pat Brill Every person wants to improve his or her self-esteem. The main issue is that most people are unclear about how to go about improving it. In fact, it is easier for most people to damage their self-esteem than to build it. Un... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1033696_24.html 13th August 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Pat Brill Employees have so little time to learn and they have to eat...so why not put the two together. Lunchtime seminars are great way to share in-house knowledge as well as bring in external business tools. Like any program... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1033199_15.html 13th August 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Pat Brill If you managing others, you have the responsibility of driving goal setting for specific department deliverables within the company, as well as for your employees. In business, this is how the "tree" of goal setting form... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1002760_15.html 28th July 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Pat Brill How does procrastination show up in your life? Do you delay doing something for no obvious reason? We all know that to optimize our productivity we need to focus on completion. =>There is a double problem to procrastin... http://www.articlealley.com/article_988049_24.html 18th July 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Pat Brill In today's business environment, managing employees is one of the many responsibilities a manager needs to handle during the day. Deciding to do your best in developing and supporting your employees will make a big differe... http://www.articlealley.com/article_986084_15.html 17th July 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Pat Brill Unless you have been working alone all your life, you realize quickly that not all people get along with each other. In managing employees, you have or will get the opportunity to run interference between two employees wh... http://www.articlealley.com/article_983852_15.html 16th July 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Pat Brill I remembered being on Broadway and 21st Street in New York City standing in one place watching the bellowing smoke coming from the Towers. Everyone around me was so quiet! When I looked around, I saw the dazed looks on... http://www.articlealley.com/article_983680_24.html 16th July 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Pat Brill I don't usually embark on the official spring-cleaning effort, but there are times when I have an urge to clean. Lately I've been thinking about the clutter in my home, how it is blocking my energy and wellbeing. I beli... http://www.articlealley.com/article_978817_24.html 12th July 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Pat Brill Managing employee's expectations is composed of open and honest communication with members of your team, as well as strong listening skills to what is important to your employees. What areas do managers need to communica... http://www.articlealley.com/article_976619_15.html 11th July 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Pat Brill You're a manager and don't have the time to do the all of the recruiting for your open position, so you rely on other people to help you in your talent search. Whether you depend on your Human Resources Department or outsi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_961841_15.html 01st July 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Pat Brill When it comes to saving money, many people begin to become overwhelmed just thinking about the cost of everything. How many times have you asked yourself "Where does it all go?" Finding out is easy and essential if you're e... http://www.articlealley.com/article_954101_27.html 28th June 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Pat Brill Try some of these interesting ideas when creating your perfect gift. Everyone likes something a little special and creative. And if you're the one who brought such a gift, even better! =>Go Au Natural Using recycled p... http://www.articlealley.com/article_948384_27.html 23rd June 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Pat Brill Finding the right employee to do the job is the challenge all managers face in business. Strong talent is hard to find. Part of your role in managing employees is finding the great talent. If you manage to accomplish t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_833270_15.html 25th March 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Pat Brill Congratulations on your new role. It will be an interesting and rewarding journey in your career...though to be successful in your new role, you will need to be willing to learn. It's normal when you step into a new r... http://www.articlealley.com/article_817410_15.html 10th March 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Pat Brill Technology is a powerful tool that will continue to affect the working environment. The ability to stay connected no matter where the employee is located, allows companies to be more flexible with their business decisions ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_816798_15.html 10th March 2009 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill Your employees watch closely how you manage them, your boss and your peers and they will emulate your behavior. How you manage your relationships with other managers will affect the relationship you have with your direct r... http://www.articlealley.com/article_670435_15.html 21st October 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill Whether you look online, turn on the television, or pick up a newspaper, you are likely to see something on global warming. Global warming is a "hot" topic. Do you believe in global warming? Many people around the worl... http://www.articlealley.com/article_667293_27.html 16th October 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill Have you considered the possibility of including a Coach into your support system. Top performers know it's important to find and utilize many venues in developing their careers. The right one-on-one coaching relationsh... http://www.articlealley.com/article_646151_24.html 23rd September 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill It doesn't take long for a manager to bump into an employee with an "attitude." Evaluating an employee as having an "attitude" also depends on what bothers a manager, as the same behavior may be just fine with another mana... http://www.articlealley.com/article_644734_15.html 22nd September 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill To live longer, minimize our exposure to illness and to control weight, add daily walking to support a healthy lifestyle. Did you know that walking might also be good for slowing the aging process? Walking is great beca... http://www.articlealley.com/article_641568_23.html 18th September 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill I've spent the second half of my life in two separate NYC area homes. Because I was no longer moving around, I've managed to include several good people in my life. My friendships cover the span of 30 years to the most r... http://www.articlealley.com/article_636186_24.html 12th September 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill Most employees start out as a new employee, develop competency in their roles, and then move forward to the expert stage. As you work with employees on development, it can be helpful to look at the stage they are in to app... http://www.articlealley.com/article_633092_15.html 09th September 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill Today, there is so much managers need to know in business. You have to manage a constant flow of industry information each day. Besides being an expert in your business function, you have to manage your employees so they p... http://www.articlealley.com/article_627099_15.html 08th September 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill Responsibility for both the department's deliverables and managing employees can be challenging for any manager. Since you need to guide your team's well-being, make sure you are taking care of yourself. Managers don'... http://www.articlealley.com/article_624905_15.html 08th September 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill Keeping your talent is one of your main responsibilities as a manager...you are measured by your ability to handle this important function within the company. Losing people doesn't have to be inevitable even for positions ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_622181_15.html 05th September 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill Are you content with your life the ways things are? Or are you seeking more insight and understanding around what is important to you? Do you allow yourself to play with the thought that there is something deeper and mor... http://www.articlealley.com/article_621096_24.html 05th September 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill The one thing that virtually all people have in common is the stress of living in this modern age. So much has changed in the last 25 years. Yet all generations had to grow up and take on the responsibilities of raising a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_618794_24.html 04th September 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill To be successful in managing employees you have to build a repertoire of skills to motivate employees. Creating a strong working relationship with each of your team members occurs when you increase trust with each member o... http://www.articlealley.com/article_615518_15.html 02nd September 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill You're a manager and don't have the time to do the all of the recruiting for your open position, so you rely on other people to help you in your talent search. Whether you depend on your Human Resources Department or outsi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_610630_15.html 28th August 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill Are you in need of a little bit of "you" time? Would you like to take a few hours to escape from the real world? Would you like to be pampered, instead of you doing the pampering for someone else? If so, you may want to ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_601405_23.html 16th August 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill In this hectic, sometimes chaotic life, we push ourselves to do more without the satisfaction of ever completing our 'to do' list. Do you subscribe to the thought that more is better? I Can! Yet, I also know this is t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_599824_24.html 15th August 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill The movie "The Secret" made popular the 'law of attraction'. The movie focused on the power of our thoughts and how they impact our lives. This is not a new concept. Throughout history, successful people understood the po... http://www.articlealley.com/article_592185_24.html 29th July 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill Someone has weeded through hundreds of resumes to come up with a short list of candidates that potentially meet the requirements of the position. Now it's time to interview the candidates. The interviewing process ent... http://www.articlealley.com/article_586193_15.html 23rd July 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill In this highly competitive market, finding top talent can be a challenge. Employers are searching for successful recruiting methods to bring in the right employees to grow the business. An employee referral program (ERP)... http://www.articlealley.com/article_583204_15.html 22nd July 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill A "people friendly" environment reduces stress, decreases turnover, and supports higher levels of performance with employees. Organizations today are addressing the "people friendly" environment with additional programs th... http://www.articlealley.com/article_579457_15.html 17th July 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill What's one question that all managers face in managing employees: ...can I make mistakes with my employees and still be effective in managing them? Note: Some mistakes are illegal...become familiar with the federal an... http://www.articlealley.com/article_577094_15.html 15th July 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill How do you know if your employees are in the "burnout" zone? Sometimes a tired employee is still a happy employee...one who has worked hard and feels totally satisfied from their accomplishments. Other times, the employe... http://www.articlealley.com/article_575589_15.html 14th July 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill During our journey through life we ask many questions. What is the direction of your questions? Are they external or internal? External questions direct us towards what others want from us. Internal questions allow us... http://www.articlealley.com/article_574033_24.html 11th July 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill Every manager in their career stumbles across a challenging employee....one who frustrates them and takes a lot of their energy to manage. 'Challenging' employees come in different shades of grey. In addition, what one man... http://www.articlealley.com/article_572359_15.html 09th July 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill You have an employee who performs well in most of their responsibilities, yet has one area they seem to avoid or performs below par. A classic example is the sales person. Successful sales people have strong communicat... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570631_15.html 07th July 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill You are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the department and are knowledgeable around the business functions. What about the people tasks? Managing employees starts with recruiting...finding the right talent. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_568118_15.html 01st July 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill What is coaching? Coaching is a more enjoyable way to interact with your employees. Like a coach of a sport's team, you want to encourage your team, ensure they know how to play, know the rules of the role, clarify any mi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_566338_15.html 30th June 2008