"Some of these other skills you can be challenged in and still be alright, but this one you just have to have if you're a manager."

If you’re following the plot, you’ll remember that in episode #2 Mike got up on his soap box and proclaimed, “skilled managers equal high morale, which equals all those cool things you can’t pay for and you can’t punish for.”

What the hell was he talking about?

Tune into this episode where the overly caffeinated Nash team gives a quick and dirty look at some of the top skills that, according to research, are the biggest bang for your buck in terms of managing people effectively.

The Top 15 Management Skills:

1.       Show caring & respect

2.       Advocate for your people

3.       Communicate, communicate, communicate

4.       Involve others in decision making…be collaborative

5.       Be consistent, fair & equitable

6.       Give autonomy and trust

7.       Ask for (and be open to) feedback

8.       Deal with issues…fix problems

9.       Be approachable

10.   Give recognition and thanks

11.   Hold employees accountable

12.   Be available and responsive

13.   Follow through and follow up

14.   Make your expectations clear

15.   Provide resources and training

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Resources:

First, Break All the Rules: What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently – Book by Marcus Buckingham and the Gallup Press

Robert Crosby – Founder of the Leadership Institute of Seattle (LIOS)