Don’t Manage ’Em—Lead ’Em!
A Briefcase of Practical, By-the-Numbers Approaches to Leading Associates in the Workplace
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You may be called many things in the workplace. It may be manager, supervisor, coach, department head, vice president, president, owner, and, at times, words that are inappropriate for this Briefcase. Whatever your title, you are a leader and that is the term I prefer to use. Wear this title with pride. You are the backbone of your organization.
This Briefcase is intended to provide an awareness of effective techniques of leadership and should not be construed as legal advice on any specific facts, circumstances, or practices. If you need legal advice, consult a qualified lawyer. I do not assume responsibility for any decision you may make which may violate local, state, or federal law. I do not practice law; I practice common sense, and that is what you will find in this Briefcase.
For over 50 years I have collected a large file of information. Some of it is in this Briefcase just as I read it or heard it. In many cases the source is obscure or unknown. I apologize if I do not always give proper credit. Even though I don’t know who some of my sources are, I hope they will take pride in knowing I value their words enough to make them a part of these leadership files. Professionally, I am the combined result of my education, experience, and all these valuable resources.
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You’re holding a briefcase full of practical tools that can boost your leadership skills and help you identify and develop associates who can move the organization forward.
Author Michael L. Ryan is president and CEO of Human Resource Professionals, which helps agencies, companies, and other organizations boost leadership skills and cultivate top talent. In this guide, Ryan leads managers on a quest to become leaders. Through case studies, statistics, and secrets he discovered during a fifty-year career, you can learn how to
recruit, attract, and retain excellent employees;
create a workplace that encourages employees to motivate themselves;
counsel, coach, and constructively resolve conflicts;
stay out of trouble with lawyers and government agencies; and
communicate effectively in writing, orally, and nonverbally.
He also offers insights on becoming a better listener, balancing work and life, and implementing the necessary change to accomplish your goals. While books and manuals sit on a shelf and collect dust, a briefcase is kept handy and carried around. Wear this one out and keep it near you at all times, and you’ll be on your way to becoming a leader and accomplishing business objectives.
About the Author
Michael L. Ryan is the founder, president, and CEO of Human Resource Professionals, which serves leading organizations in government, health care, and the private sector. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in industrial relations from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and served five years as a US Army artillery captain. He also graduated from the executive program at the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill. He lives with his family in Lady’s Island, South Carolina.