Manager Tools
872 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsTired of management theory? Want to learn specific skills to help improve your management performance? Then Manager Tools is the podcast for you! Manager Tools is a weekly business podcast focused on helping professionals become more effective managers and leaders. Each week, we discuss specific actions for professionals to take to achieve their desired management and career objectives. Manager Tools won Best Business Podcast Award in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2012 as well as the People's Choice Award in 2008. Go to http://www.manager-tools.com/recommendations to read what others are saying about the impact Manager Tools has had on their careers and lives.
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Episodes
The Manager Tools Data - One-On-Ones - Part 2
January 28, 2019 04:00 - 31.5 MBPart 2 of our review of the data backing our guidance on One-On-Ones.
The Manager Tools Data - One-On-Ones - Part 1
January 21, 2019 04:00 - 41.3 MBPart 1 of our review of the data backing our guidance on One-On-Ones.
Should HR Do My Phone Screens Before I Interview?
January 14, 2019 04:00 - 23.8 MBHuman Resources often conducts phone screens of job opening candidates. Some times this is okay, but usually it's not.
Using RoadMap To Implement Coaching and Delegation
January 07, 2019 04:00 - 32.4 MBOur guidance on how to use RoadMap to coach your team members and delegate to your directs.
The Interview Results Capture Meeting - HOF 2018
December 31, 2018 04:00 - 76.7 MBThis Hall of Fame cast explains how to capture interview results in a fast and simple meeting.
Effective Hiring: Set The Bar High! - HOF 2018
December 24, 2018 04:00 - 55 MBThis Hall of Fame cast shares our most important principle in The Manager Tools Effective Hiring Process: Set the Bar HIGH.
Trinity Pushback - Feedback Is Nitpicking - Part 2
December 17, 2018 04:00 - 29.8 MBSome folks push back against our feedback model because it's "nitpicking." It's not. Here's why.
Trinity Pushback - Feedback Is Nitpicking - Part 1
December 10, 2018 04:00 - 36.1 MBSome folks push back against our feedback model because it's "nitpicking." It's not. Here's why.
Is This Normal? Episode 3 - Part 2
December 03, 2018 04:00 - 26.8 MBIf you've ever wondered whether what you're going through is normal, 'Is It Normal' will help you sort things out. Lots of us wonder if our experience is different enough from others that we should do something about it.
Is This Normal? Episode 3 - Part 1
November 26, 2018 04:00 - 20 MBIf you've ever wondered whether what you're going through is normal, 'Is It Normal' will help you sort things out. Lots of us wonder if our experience is different enough from others that we should do something about it.
Delivering The Performance Review - HOF 2018
November 21, 2018 04:00 - 92.2 MBOur Hall of Fame guidance on delivering a performance review.
Preparing Performance Reviews - HOF 2018
November 19, 2018 04:00 - 112 MBThis week, we're re-releasing one of our Hall of Fame casts on how to prepare performance reviews.
Hire Slow, Fire Fast Is Wrong - Part 2
November 12, 2018 04:00 - 23.9 MB'Hire Slow, Fire Fast' is catchy. And wrong.
Hire Slow, Fire Fast Is Wrong - Part 1
November 05, 2018 04:00 - 25.4 MB'Hire Slow, Fire Fast' is catchy. And wrong.
The Tyranny of Unpublished Processes - Part 2
October 29, 2018 04:00 - 24.6 MBUncommunicated processes are tyranny. Full stop.
The Tyranny of Unpublished Processes - Part 1
October 22, 2018 04:00 - 23.6 MBUncommunicated processes are tyranny. Full stop.
How To Roll Out DiSC To Your Team - Part 2 - HOF
October 16, 2018 04:00 - 28.4 MBThis Hall of Fame guidance describes how to rollout the DiSC Behavioral Instrument to your team.
How To Roll Out DiSC To Your Team - Part 1 - HOF
October 15, 2018 04:00 - 29.8 MBThis Hall of Fame guidance describes how to rollout the DiSC Behavioral Instrument to your team.
Case Study Interviews - Part 4
October 08, 2018 04:00 - 24.5 MBPart 4 of our overview of Case Study Interview techniques, questions, and preparation.
Case Study Interviews - Part 3
October 01, 2018 04:00 - 28.7 MBPart 3 of our overview of Case Study Interview techniques, questions, and preparation.
Case Study Interviews - Part 2
September 24, 2018 04:00 - 26 MBPart 2 of our overview of Case Study Interview techniques, questions, and preparation.
Case Study Interviews - Part 1
September 17, 2018 13:04 - 28.2 MBPart 1 of our overview of Case Study Interview techniques, questions, and preparation.
Inaugural MT Case Study Responses - and What Happened - Part 2
September 10, 2018 04:00 - 93.2 MBPart 2 of our responses to listeners' recommendations to the Inaugural MT Case Study, and reveal what actually happened.
Inaugural MT Case Study Responses - and What Happened - Part 1
September 03, 2018 04:00 - 68.3 MBWe respond to listeners' recommendations to the Inaugural MT Case Study, and reveal what actually happened.
Case Studies and The Inaugural MT Interactive Case - Part 2
August 27, 2018 04:00 - 31.6 MBThe Manager Tools Inaugural Interactive Case Study.
Case Studies and The Inaugural MT Interactive Case - Part 1
August 20, 2018 04:00 - 37.5 MBWhat are case studies? Taught in part with the Manager Tools Inaugural Interactive Case Study.
Politics 101 - Chapter 6 - Politics Are Just Relationships - Part 4
August 13, 2018 04:00 - 23.6 MBPart 4 of the the sixth chapter of our guidance on politics. Don't play politics. Build relationships. It's the same thing.
Politics 101 - Chapter 6 - Politics Are Just Relationships - Part 3
August 06, 2018 04:00 - 23.9 MBPart 3 of the the sixth chapter of our guidance on politics. Don't play politics. Build relationships. It's the same thing.
Politics 101 - Chapter 6 - Politics Are Just Relationships - Part 2
July 30, 2018 04:00 - 22.1 MBPart 2 of the the sixth chapter of our guidance on politics. Don't play politics. Build relationships. It's the same thing.
Politics 101 - Chapter 6 - Politics Are Just Relationships - Part 1
July 23, 2018 04:00 - 21.4 MBPart 1 of the the sixth chapter of our guidance on politics. Don't play politics. Build relationships. It's the same thing.
Technology in One On Ones
July 16, 2018 04:00 - 31.5 MBDespite our guidance to not use your laptop to take notes in One On Ones, there are many other uses of technology that will improve your critical weekly meetings with each of your directs.
Horstman's Law of Uncertainty - HOF
July 09, 2018 04:00 - 29.6 MBThis Hall of Fame guidance describes what to say when you don't have an answer to a question, even when it's urgent.
Sexual Harassment Revisited - Chapter 1 - No Hugging
July 02, 2018 04:00 - 21.4 MBIf you're hugging your colleagues, you're running the risk of a sexual harassment claim.
Employee Retention - HOF
June 25, 2018 04:00 - 52.9 MBOur Hall of Fame guidance on employee retention. The best managers we know do a great job of retention. As a matter of fact, because it goes to the future potential of the organization, retention is one of Mark's favorite delineators of management talent. Strategy gets done more effectively in places where retention is good.
The Manager Tools Onboarding Checklist - Part 2
June 18, 2018 04:00 - 25.2 MBThe Manager Tools Onboarding Checklist. Every task necessary to help a new hire become effective as quickly as possible.
The Manager Tools Onboarding Checklist - Part 1
June 11, 2018 04:00 - 27.8 MBThe Manager Tools Onboarding Checklist. Every task necessary to help a new hire become effective as quickly as possible.
Onboarding Chapter 1 - The Basics - Part 5 - Q and A Continued
June 04, 2018 04:00 - 25.6 MBYour questions, our answers on what to do once you make a candidate an offer to turn them into a great team member.
Onboarding Chapter 1 - The Basics - Part 4 - Q and A
May 28, 2018 04:00 - 21.5 MBYour questions, our answers on what to do once you make a candidate an offer to turn them into a great team member.
Onboarding Chapter 1 - The Basics - Part 3
May 21, 2018 04:00 - 28.5 MBWhat to do once you make a candidate an offer to turn them into a great team member. Chapter 1 is the basics, why to have a process.
Onboarding Chapter 1 - The Basics - Part 2
May 14, 2018 04:00 - 27.6 MBWhat to do once you make a candidate an offer to turn them into a great team member. Chapter 1 is the basics, why to have a process.
Onboarding Chapter 1 - The Basics - Part 1
May 07, 2018 04:00 - 21.5 MBWhat to do once you make a candidate an offer to turn them into a great team member. Part 1 is the basics, why to have a process.
Soft Coaching - Running Meetings - Part 2
April 30, 2018 04:00 - 27.4 MBOur guidance on how you can improve someone's performance without fully coaching them. We use the example of running a meeting to illustrate.
Soft Coaching - Running Meetings - Part 1
April 23, 2018 04:00 - 27.4 MBOur guidance on how you can improve someone's performance without fully coaching them. We use the example of running a meeting to illustrate.
Trinity Pushback - One On Ones - Creative People - Part 2
April 16, 2018 04:00 - 17.3 MBSometimes managers don't want to do One On Ones. One of the reasons they give is, "I'm a creative person." Or, "I don't like step-by-step solutions." These reasons are weak, and you can overcome them easily.
Trinity Pushback - One On Ones - Creative People - Part 1
April 09, 2018 04:00 - 27.9 MBSometimes managers don't want to do One On Ones. One of the reasons they give is,"I'm a creative person." Or, "I don't like step-by-step solutions." These reasons are weak, and you can overcome them easily.
The Three Types of Power (And One To Rule Them) - Part 4
April 02, 2018 04:00 - 21.5 MBPower is necessary for organizational change and success, even if some of us would rather call it influence. But what is it? And how can I get some? And some more? It's not as hard as it sounds.
The Three Types of Power (And One To Rule Them) - Part 3
March 26, 2018 04:00 - 21.6 MBPower is necessary for organizational change and success, even if some of us would rather call it influence. But what is it? And how can I get some? And some more? It's not as hard as it sounds.
The Three Types of Power (And One To Rule Them) - Part 2
March 19, 2018 04:00 - 30.2 MBPower is necessary for organizational change and success, even if some of us would rather call it influence. But what is it? And how can I get some? And some more? It's not as hard as it sounds.
The Three Types of Power (And One To Rule Them) - Part 1
March 12, 2018 04:00 - 32.7 MBPower is necessary for organizational change and success, even if some of us would rather call it influence. But what is it? And how can I get some? And some more? It's not as hard as it sounds.
How To Create A Simple Behavioral Interview Question - HOF
March 05, 2018 04:00 - 27.4 MBOur Hall of Fame cast that describes how to create a simple behavioral interview question.