ROCKSTAR Manager

Sometimes differentiating between the expectancy and equity theories can be confusing.  In this episode, we’ll define both and provide examples for these two classic motivation theories! For additional related managerial topics, purchase "Rockstar Manager: From Theory to Practice" exclusively from Barnes & Noble; watch Rockstar Manager on various streaming services, or subscribe to Dr. K - The Management Professor on YouTube! 

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We’re making the past present by taking old leadership theories and using them to help us recognize who we are as rockstar managers!  This episode is all about techniques of leaders based on various theories.  Here, we’ll talk specifically about 4 – trait theories, behavioral theories, the path-goal theory, and the leader-member exchange theory. Then, we’ll talk about how each can be implemented into daily activity.

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Let’s get RACI! That’s R-A-C-I: Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed. This tool is a popular model used in project management that will help properly assess ownership in your next project!

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If you ever wonder why your to-do list keeps getting longer and those deadlines feel like surprises? This episode is for you!  This episode is about time management, and it isn’t just for managers, it’s for anyone with responsibilities and deadlines. 

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The notion of leadership has been studied for more than a century, and we continue to be intrigued by various leaders and their particular styles. Here, we’ll review five different leadership styles in less than five minutes.  

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Sometimes as managers, we’re simply conflicted with making the best decision. This episode will provide you with four ethical rules to help give you guidance, and this episode is about Jones and George’s four ethical rules!  

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When a situation arises, are you likely to place blame externally or take full ownership of the outcome? Or is it somewhere in-between? In the academic world, we call this locus of control, and this notion originated about 50 years ago with psychologist Julian Rotter. This is really best described as a scale with one end being an internal locus of control, and the other an external locus of control.  

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This episode is about general body language tips, which can be translated into business settings.  Just like there are words of encouragement and words that shouldn’t be used, there are positive body language gestures and some to be avoided. Let’s break down what those gestures look like!

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To coach or counsel - that is the question! Understanding the difference between the two will have you on your way to become a rockstar manager!  

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Join Dr. K in Rockstar Manager as we discuss various business management topics!  This savvy and enjoyable business management show takes managerial behaviors, tools, application, and theory to the next level.  In short, five-minute, pithy episodes, Dr. K couples her corporate expertise and higher education knowledge in applicable and easy-to-follow narratives.

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