Some of the best advice and questions comes from folks other than Slacker Manager. As much as I’d love to believe I am the only source of management inspiration and assistance, that’s not even close to true. I love the fact there are other smart folks out there, so it’s my pleasure to share my Sunday Six Pack of management greatness.

Miki Saxon asks us Are women or men the best managers? I’m not sure…but Miki asks some great questions!
The folks at Leadership Challenge discuss Leveraging leadership across generations
David Silverman talks about something I would LOVE: 50 minute meetings.
Frode Heiman …read more

Who is your favorite manager? I’ll bet you can name her or him in a heartbeat, and think of the qualities he or she had.
Was she a good listener?
Did he help stretch you to set greater goals?
Did she frequently recognize when you did great work?
Was he someone you could count on to pick you up when you were down?
What was it that made them so great?
Whatever it was, take some time today and give that manager a best manager award.

What is a best manager award?
No, it doesn’t have to be an academy award.
How about…
A handwritten thank you note from you, …read more