A Virtual Manager’s Viewpoint
We’re excited to reveal the first post in our new series The Bud to Boss Network: Connecting New Managers. Let us know what you think! When you’re new to management, it’s useful to read about...
View ArticleThe Challenges of Being a Young Boss
Yesterday Jodi Glickman posted an article on the Harvard Business Review blog network about managing and leading older employees. I wanted to pass it along, since I know many of you are in that...
View ArticleThink like Leonardo da Vinci
Friday, April 15, is the birthday of one of the greatest thinkers of all time, Leonardo da Vinci. He’d be 359. Imagine people writing about you hundreds of years after you lived! Michael J. Gelb,...
View ArticleIra Glass on being a beginner
This recent quote from Ira Glass, the host and producer of NPR’s This American Life, has been embraced by many in the creative fields. I’ve seen it pop up on a number of design and photography blogs I...
View ArticleCommand the respect you deserve
By Mary Schrack Years ago, one of my former managers hired a new supervisor. She was very young and had no prior experience managing others and almost no experience at that particular company. Like so...
View ArticleExcellent bosses deserve recognition
I’m excited to announce Briefings Media Group’s brand new Bud to Boss Awards. It’s a national program that will recognize and reward the best emerging leaders throughout a variety of fields....
View ArticleWise words: Thomas Jefferson on composure
Today’s quote from Thomas Jefferson is one that all managers should keep in view. Things can—and will—go wrong in every job, but when you’re responsible for the success of others, the opportunity for...
View ArticleShould you buy gifts for your employees?
Maybe this is your first winter in a supervisory position. In addition to worrying about meeting year-end goals, you might have the added stress of figuring out what—if anything—to give your employees...
View ArticleProve yourself now
By Amy Beth Miller, editor of The Organized Executive It would be nice to have time to settle in as a new manager, to learn about your team and your new responsibilities. But the work won’t slow down...
View Article1/9/13 audio conference you don’t want to miss!
How to Be the Boss without Being Bossy Is it possible to be the boss without being bossy? Yes, it is, and you can do it. Boss is a noun. It is a role you hold. Bossy is an adjective, it is a...
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