Thu, 5 February 2015
K. Palmer Hartl is the author of The Ten Commandments of Management. In his book, he incorporates biblical references into ten easily-to-follow management principles. Today, Palmer joins Jason on the Solomon Success show to talk about some of the specific commandments inside his book that can help you be a better manager and be more productive.
Key Takeaways: 2:00 – Palmer talks about why he decided to write the book. 5:20 – Ask specific questions during the hiring process to see if they are qualified for your company. 9:50 – People are complicated, so don't beat yourself up if you hire the wrong person. 12:30 – People should manager others as adults, not children. Palmer breaks down what that means in this segment. 16:40 – Are your employees emailing you for permission? 19:10 – Do not try to change someone's behavior – it won't work. 21:45 – Make sure you document everything during the hiring process.
Mentioned In This Episode: The Ten Commandments of Management by K. Palmer Hartl KpalmerHartl.com |