Great Manager Newsletter - Nov 20, 2024
Managerial Paradox
Editor’s Note: There will be no newsletter next week as I will be taking time off for the American Thanksgiving celebration. We will return Dec. 4.
On this date in 1984, McDonald’s sold its 50 billionth hamburger.
On this date in 1985, Microsoft released Windows 1.0.
Who would have thought in 1985 that Microsoft would dwarf McDonalds as a company? Things change fast.
Let’s get started.
1 Big Thing
Managerial Paradox
Being a great leader means embracing paradox. These tensions are constantly vying for attention and can leave leaders feeling both engaged and stressed, with higher reported levels for both positive and negative daily work experiences when compared to those with no managerial responsibilities.
Watch This
7 Myths About Employee Engagement
Employee engagement is critical to sustained success, but not everyone understands what engagement means. This video discusses 7 myths that you need to know to fully understand engagement.
By the Numbers
24%
Only 24% of frontline workers strongly agree that they have the right types and amounts of training they need to succeed at work.
Words of Wisdom
Leadership is about empathy. It is about having the ability to relate to and connect with people for the purpose of inspiring and empowering their lives.
― Oprah Winfrey
Business Laughs
Discussion Topics
What steps do you take to ensure a smooth transition when introducing new processes or tools?
What I'm working on this week....
I am continuing to work on materials for my class to make it better and better.
Preparing my eating pants for the Thanksgiving holiday.
For those who celebrate, enjoy Thanksgiving and I will see you next in December (yikes).
Have a great week and be a great manager.