Great Manager Newsletter - March 13, 2024
Who is Responsible for Overworking?
On this day in 1877, Chester Greenwood receives a patent on earmuffs. Those of us living where winter is a challenge, not a season, thank him.
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Who is Responsible for Overworking
The article discusses a lawsuit against Goldman Sachs, where a former employee claims she was wrongfully terminated after raising concerns about her workload and health. The lawsuit highlights the risks of employees imposing excessive workloads on themselves, driven by fear of job loss or desire for promotion. The article emphasizes the importance of companies recognizing and addressing excessive workloads to avoid legal issues and promote employee well-being.
Watch This
Deliberate Practice: Achieve Mastery in Anything
Deliberate practice is a mindful and highly structured form of learning by doing. It’s a process of continuous experimentation to first achieve mastery and eventually full automaticity of a specific skill. A 2014 study published in Psychological Science argues that it can increase our performance by 26% in games, 21% in music and 18% in sports. Here are some tips on how to do it well.
By the Numbers
59%
59% of employees feel their companies view profits or revenue as more important than how people are treated. How much engagement or loyalty can a company expect with this mindset?
Words of Wisdom
Managing up requires the mentee to take responsibility for his or her part in the collaborative alliance and to be the leader of the relationship by guiding and facilitating the mentor’s efforts to create a satisfying and productive relationship to both parties.
― Anonymous
Discussion Topics
How do you promote diversity and inclusion within your team?
What am I working this week?
To be honest, much less than I would like. I am facilitating a week long class for a client and that will occupy my time.
Let’s get ready for some March Madness college basketball fans.Have an awesome week!