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The One Trick That Will Make You Seem Like a Better Boss

Use the Birthday Technique to Show Your Employees You Care About Them

I was having a rough day at work. It was years ago, while I was living in China and my wife and family were in the U.S. vacationing for the summer. I was feeling lonely and melancholy.

I typically used these opportunities of having no familial responsibilities to dive even deeper into my work. However, on this day I was having trouble getting my mind focused on the chaos and troubles at work. I guess I was just feeling a little down.

And it was my birthday.

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PostedMay 9, 2016
AuthorMitch Cooper
Tagsemployees, management
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How to Find the Great Employees You Already Have

Organizing a Superstar Hunt to Upgrade Your Organization

In a previous organization, one of my most valuable employees was Sue. I didn't hire Sue personally. In fact, when I entered the organization, she was buried from view by layers of management and project bureaucracy.

When I finally noticed Sue, I promoted her. Why? Because Sue is a superstar. The only help she needed from me was a chance to prove herself and she took care of the rest.

Today, we're going to talk about how to get the most out of the superstar talent buried in your organization.

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PostedSeptember 4, 2015
AuthorMitch Cooper
Tagsmanagement, employees
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