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Latest Episodes

How to Manage Conflict: Help! I’m a Referee!
May 22, 2011

Conflict Management: Learn more about being self-aware; when a leader should act; not getting personal; and how to move forward. Watch the 'How to Manage Conflict: Help! I'm a Referee!' video (12 mins 36 sec): Download the 'How to Manage Conflict' Che

The Situational Leadership Model
May 15, 2011

Learn to identify your default management style and select the best management style to match the situation. Watch 'The Situational Leadership Model' video (13 mins 32 sec): Download 'The Situational Leadership Model' Video (mp4) Download 'The Situ

The Balanced Scorecard Approach
May 07, 2011

What is the Balanced Scorecard and how can you use it in your own organization?  Learn the basics in this podcast. Watch 'The Balanced Scorecard Approach' video (14 mins 2 secs): Download 'The Balanced Scorecard Approach' Video (mp4) Download 'The B

Structured Decision Making: The Six Factor Analysis Method
April 30, 2011

Faced with a complex problem involving several possible solutions?  Use the Six Factor Analysis Method to assist with your decision making. Watch to the 'Structured Decision Making' video (12 mins 3 sec): Download the 'Structured Decision Making' Vid

Why HR Often Sucks
April 22, 2011

Bob and Jed discuss the Top 10 reasons why HR often sucks, and what you can do to begin to fix it. Watch the 'Why HR Often Sucks' Video (14 mins 59 sec): Download the 'Why HR Often Sucks' Video (mp4) Download the 'Why HR Often Sucks' Audio (mp3) C

New Management Job? Here’s How to Hit the Ground Running
April 18, 2011

Most new managers fail within the first 18 months.  Here's how to ensure your success in a new management job. Listen to the 'Wily Manager Fast Start' podcast: Find out more about Wily Manager's Fast Start program for new or transitioning managers.

Top 10 Manager Challenges (Part B)
March 26, 2011

Of the top 10 things that make managers crazy, the second five are all related to managing stress. Watch the 'Top 10 Manager Challenges (Part B)' Video (23 mins 44 sec): Download the 'Top 10 Manager Challenges (Part B) Video (m4v) Download the Top 10

Top 10 Manager Challenges (Part A)
March 18, 2011

Of the top 10 things that make managers crazy, the first five all involve some kind of conflict. Watch the 'Top 10 Manager Challenges (Part A)' video (21 mins 9 sec): Download the 'Top 10 Manager Challenges (Part A) Video (m4v) Download the 'Top 10 M

So What If I’m an Asshole?
March 13, 2011

Learn how to communicate most effectively through listening, word choice, and body language. Watch the 'So What If I'm an Asshole?' video (23 mins 28 sec): Download the 'Effective Interpersonal Communication: So What If I'm an Asshole?' Video (m4v) D

SMART Goals are Dumb
March 05, 2011

You already know what SMART goals are - find out about HARD goals and how they can help you achieve more. Listen to the 'SMART Goals are Dumb' podcast: Take a look at the 'SMART Goals and HARD Goals' Cheat Sheet