http://www.a1articles.com en-us editorial@a1articles.com 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.a1articles.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.a1articles.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.a1articles.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.a1articles.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.a1articles.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.a1articles.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.a1articles.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.a1articles.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.a1articles.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.a1articles.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.a1articles.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.a1articles.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.a1articles.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.a1articles.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.a1articles.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.a1articles.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.a1articles.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.a1articles.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.a1articles.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.a1articles.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.a1articles.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.a1articles.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.a1articles.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.a1articles.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.a1articles.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.a1articles.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.a1articles.com/article_566338_15.html 30th June 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill The work force has several different generations functioning side by side. Each generation has diverse needs which means you will have to manage them differently. So not only do you have individual styles to deal with, y... http://www.a1articles.com/article_559749_15.html 20th June 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill Have you a "high maintenance" employee....one who demands a lot of your time? Every manager usually bumps into this type of employee. The first basic question to ask as you evaluate this person.....are they a high or a... http://www.a1articles.com/article_553660_15.html 10th June 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill Do you ever find yourself confused on how to best communicate changes to your employees? Here is where you need to do some serious brainstorming. Why? Because it takes a lot of communication to make a change successful... http://www.a1articles.com/article_550703_15.html 04th June 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill Have you found when managing your employees that they bring different levels of self-confidence to their work? We know that the more confidence an individual possesses the more efficient and productive they can be in meeti... http://www.a1articles.com/article_532578_15.html 08th May 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill When you look at your bathroom, is it clean and organized? Are you hiding all the clutter in the medicine cabinet or in under-the-sink storage? Bathrooms seem to attract lots of small items like makeup, medicine bottles, ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_532126_27.html 08th May 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill Whether it's a companywide or department change, you still have to motivate your team to understand, participate and accept the required changes. In order to motivate your staff, you need to plan...plan...plan. What do y... http://www.a1articles.com/article_527405_15.html 01st May 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill Employees will always react to change...positive or negative reactions. It doesn't matter if the change is major or if it's a minor change to a process. People react! So how do you as a manager handle your team's react... http://www.a1articles.com/article_521896_15.html 25th April 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill Do you enjoy your job but find it difficult to work with certain people? Most people have bumped into someone at work that they just don't like or find frustrating or annoying to be around. Unfortunately, when faced with ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_512509_24.html 07th April 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill You can think of these traits as the building blocks...the foundation...of your growth into a successful life. Review these abbreviated traits and decide which one you want to start building into your life. ==>The Power... http://www.a1articles.com/article_501562_24.html 01st April 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill Have you thought about starting a women's group? Maybe you stop yourself because you don't know where to begin or have some idea but can't seem to find the time to organize the group. It does take some time to organize... http://www.a1articles.com/article_490921_24.html 17th March 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill One of our readers sent in a request... "How do I get up early in the morning without hitting the snooze button?" I chuckled when reading this request because I can easily relate to this issue. I confess I too am a 'sno... http://www.a1articles.com/article_480050_24.html 24th February 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill A will is an important document as it clearly states where you want all of your assets to go after you die. And if you have young children, you decide who cares for them. When you have a will the processing of your esta... http://www.a1articles.com/article_471766_27.html 11th February 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill More and more people are working from home. Businesses are offering telecommunicating as a benefit to joining the company. In addition, individuals are leaving the corporate world to start their own businesses. Whether y... http://www.a1articles.com/article_460273_27.html 24th January 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill Women are notorious known for having a difficult time saying "no." This word has just two letters, yet we carry it around like an extremely large dictionary...for some of us, it weights heavily in our hearts when we have ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_250364_24.html 17th January 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill Over time we have developed habits to deal with many areas of our lives. What thoughts we think, what we do, how we do it or if we do it are all indicators of our habits. All repetitive activities seem to generate a habit.... http://www.a1articles.com/article_248211_24.html 07th January 2008 Copyright (c) 2007 Pat Brill So your son or daughter has finally graduated middle school and is about to take that huge, nerve-wracking, terrifying but exhilarating step into high school. You can remember that feeling with almost perfect clarity, right... http://www.a1articles.com/article_156131_27.html 06th May 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 Pat Brill Ah, graduation. Remember that soaring feeling of freedom? That excitement of stepping out into a whole new world of choices and decisions, all made by you? There's no doubt that graduation, whether it be from high school, c... http://www.a1articles.com/article_156093_27.html 06th May 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 Pat Brill There are few things in life more wonderful than getting married. It just gives a good feeling to see two people in love starting out together, doesn't it? Buying gifts for the wedding or engagement party is almost as fu... http://www.a1articles.com/article_152010_27.html 26th April 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 Pat Brill With weddings come gifts. Lots of them. Between the bridal shower, the engagement party, and the wedding itself, gifts are showered almost continuously on the happy couple so they can start their new life together. Decid... http://www.a1articles.com/article_151375_27.html 25th April 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 Pat Brill We've all done it. Groaned when we've had to pay the $30 dry cleaning tab, or moaned for having to pay cab fare, and cried when we made the check out to the housecleaner. It's hard not to. Living takes money, and watchin... http://www.a1articles.com/article_146284_27.html 10th April 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 Pat Brill The family finance game no longer just entails paying the mortgage and other bills each month. With budget planning, college and vacation savings, and making smart investments, knowing the ins and outs of your financial si... http://www.a1articles.com/article_144007_27.html 04th April 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 Pat Brill Imagine the pride you would feel as a parent if you knew your children were involved in careers that really brought them joy. If you knew that they were involved in something that made them love getting up and working ever... http://www.a1articles.com/article_140686_27.html 27th March 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 Pat Brill Raise your hand if your mealtimes look a little something like this: Just as everyone sits down, it starts. Your kindergartner wants to tell you all about a new game he played after Show and Tell, your second grader is bu... http://www.a1articles.com/article_139441_27.html 27th March 2007