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Latest Episodes

Top 10 Stupid Things Smart Managers Do
February 27, 2012

It’s time for another top ten list.  With respect to David Letterman, you won’t want to miss the Wily Manager top ten list of Stupid Things that Smart Managers Do. Watch the 'Top 10 Stupid Things Smart Managers Do' Video (15 mins 59 sec): Download

Structured Brainstorming
February 20, 2012

Join Jed and Bob as they discuss when and how to use Structured Brainstorming to generate ideas and solve problems. Watch the 'Brainstorming Exercises' Video (16 mins 11 sec): Download the 'Brainstorming Exercises' Cheat Sheet, Video, Audio, and Slides

Dealing With Resistance
February 13, 2012

Join Jed & Bob as they discuss using the Wily Manager Coaching Model to overcome resistance in the workplace.  Also get some ideas for how to identify the symptoms of resistance. Watch the 'Dealing With Resistance' Video (14 mins 41 sec): Download theÂ

Using Email as a Force for Good, not Evil
February 06, 2012

Join Jed and Bob as they discuss how you can get a grip on the email that gets sent to you, and how you can be a better at email etiquette to minimize the pain of those around you. Watch the 'Using Email as a Force for Good, not Evil' Video (14 mins 41 s

Constructive Conflict
January 30, 2012

Join Jed and Bob as they talk about why some conflict is good, and how you can encourage conflict amongst your team members. Watch the 'Constructive Conflict' Video (14 mins 20 sec): Download the 'Encouraging Conflict' Cheat Sheet, Video, Audio, and Sl

How Do I Motivate My Whole Team?
January 23, 2012

Join Jed & Bob as they discuss moving beyond silly games, to five tangible things you can do to motivate your whole team. Watch 'How Do I Motivate My Whole Team?' Video (16 mins 31 sec): Download the 'Team Motivation Activities' Cheat Sheet, Video, Aud

The Multitasking Myth
January 16, 2012

Jed and Bob discuss why multi-tasking is often viewed as a good thing, when it most often quite destructive.  Also, learn what you can do instead of multi-tasking. Watch 'The Multitasking Myth' Video (15 mins 03 sec): Download the 'Multitasking Skills

Business Alignment Strategies
January 09, 2012

Join Jed and Bob as they discuss how to align your business, and the link between Alignment and Accountability. Watch the 'Alignment & Accountability' Video (14 mins 44 sec): Download the 'Business Alignment Strategies' Cheat Sheet, Video, Audio, and S

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
January 02, 2012

How to you self-diagnose and ultimately overcome Imposter Syndrome?  Join Jed & Bob as they discuss this common management ailment. Watch the 'Overcoming Imposter Syndrome' Video (15 mins 01 sec): Download the 'Overcoming Imposter Syndrome' Cheat Shee

Managers Guide to 2012
December 20, 2011

Next year is the year the Mayans predicted would be the last one for planet Earth.  Join Jed & Bob as they muse on this as well some of the other trends they see for 2012. Watch the 'Managers Guide to 2012' Video (17 mins 10 sec):