This episode will walk you, the rockstar manager, through actions you should engage in on a daily (or very regular) basis and provide tools and techniques that can be used to manage both effectively and efficiently.  For additional related managerial topics, purchase "Rockstar Manager: From Theory to Practice" exclusively from Barnes & Noble; watch Rockstar Manager on various streaming services, or subscribe to Dr. K - The Management Professor on YouTube. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rockstar-manager-mary-kovach-phd/1139627991?ean=9781737360209 

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There are multiple factors in creating an environment for innovation.  Here, culture trumps capital.  You can pour cash into such an initiative, but if you don’t have this environment, it won’t work.  Here are 10 concepts necessary to create an environment of innovation.      For additional related managerial topics, purchase "Rockstar Manager: From Theory to Practice" exclusively from Barnes & Noble; watch Rockstar Manager on various streaming services, or subscribe to Dr. K - The Management Professor on YouTube. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rockstar-manager-mary-kovach-phd/1139627991?ean=9781737360209 

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What I’m going to walk through in this episode, is a generic project plan.  There are programs and applications specifically built for major multi-million dollar projects, but usually PMPs (Professional Project Managers) use them.  Here, we’re going to build one in Microsoft Excel.   For additional related managerial topics, purchase "Rockstar Manager: From Theory to Practice" exclusively from Barnes & Noble; watch Rockstar Manager on various streaming services, or subscribe to Dr. K - The Management Professor on YouTube. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rockstar-manager-mary-kovach-phd/1139627991?ean=9781737360209 

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This episode is about timeboxing and burn down charts.  Both are most likely new concepts, yet easy to understand.  Stay tuned! For additional related managerial topics, purchase "Rockstar Manager: From Theory to Practice" exclusively from Barnes & Noble; watch Rockstar Manager on various streaming services, or subscribe to Dr. K - The Management Professor on YouTube. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rockstar-manager-mary-kovach-phd/1139627991?ean=9781737360209 

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Fist to Five is actual a technique used to get the pulse of a group.  Often times, if someone asks a question in a group and the loudest person answers, others are less likely to respond, if it counters what the loud person says.  When that happens, groupthink can occur, which isn’t good.  If you’re unfamiliar with the term “groupthink,” please check out my video “How to Identify and Overcome Groupthink” for more information.  Using the fist to five technique gives everyone an equal voice and you can get a feel for the group’s collective opinion, just but using your fingers.  For additional related managerial topics, purchase "Rockstar Manager: From Theory to Practice" exclusively from Barnes & Noble; watch Rockstar Manager on various streaming services, and subscribe to Dr. K - The Management Professor on YouTube. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rockstar-manager-mary-kovach-phd/1139627991?ean=9781737360209 

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Every meeting should have an agenda, otherwise, some attendees may ask why they are there, what you are going to talk about, or others may try to take control of the meeting.  You want to facilitate a meeting that stays focused and accomplishes one or multiple goals.  It should start and end on time, so you are respectful of everyone’s time.  If it is a mandatory meeting, that needs to be made clear upfront to all participants.  It would be helpful, if you could set up a read/receipt on the emailed meeting request as well.  For additional related managerial topics, purchase "Rockstar Manager: From Theory to Practice" exclusively from Barnes & Noble; watch Rockstar Manager on various streaming services, and subscribe to Dr. K - The Management Professor on YouTube. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rockstar-manager-mary-kovach-phd/1139627991?ean=9781737360209 

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Managers want to motivate employees toward the organization’s goals.  Organizations focus operations to reach predetermined goals.  The goal-setting theory has become a popular motivation theory to follow with a process popularized by Peter Drucker’s Management by Objective.  However, Ed Locke and Gary Latham are the leading researchers on the goal-setting theory.  They believe a goal is what a person is trying to accomplish through effort and behavior.  For additional related managerial topics, purchase "Rockstar Manager: From Theory to Practice" exclusively from Barnes & Noble; watch Rockstar Manager on various streaming services, and subscribe to Dr. K - The Management Professor on YouTube. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rockstar-manager-mary-kovach-phd/1139627991?ean=9781737360209 

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Have you ever heard of the phrase “monkey see, monkey do?”  Vicarious learning is kind of like that!  Vicarious learning that happens when you see something and are motivated to change your behavior by it.  Stay tuned for more!  For additional related managerial topics, purchase "Rockstar Manager: From Theory to Practice" exclusively from Barnes & Noble; watch Rockstar Manager on various streaming services, or subscribe to Dr. K - The Management Professor on YouTube. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rockstar-manager-mary-kovach-phd/1139627991?ean=9781737360209 

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This episode is about the SWOT analysis, which stands for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.  Creating an honest and transparent assessment will give you the best results because depending on who is in the room, sometimes nobody wants to call out weaknesses.  Tune in for more!  For additional related managerial topics, purchase "Rockstar Manager: From Theory to Practice" exclusively from Barnes & Noble; watch Rockstar Manager on various streaming services, and subscribe to Dr. K - The Management Professor on YouTube. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rockstar-manager-mary-kovach-phd/1139627991?ean=9781737360209 

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This episode is all about understanding the hiring process.  It is broken into three segments: your resume, the competition, and the actual hiring process For additional related managerial topics, purchase "Rockstar Manager: From Theory to Practice" exclusively from Barnes & Noble; watch Rockstar Manager on various streaming services, and subscribe to Dr. K - The Management Professor on YouTube. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rockstar-manager-mary-kovach-phd/1139627991?ean=9781737360209 

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One of the major purchases in life is buying a house.  It can be stressful, but if you allow enough time through the process to dot your Is and cross your Ts, it can be enjoyable!  Next, we’ll walk through six steps in buying a home and what you should do along the way to ensure it’s a great experience!  For additional related managerial topics, purchase "Rockstar Manager: From Theory to Practice" exclusively from Barnes & Noble; watch Rockstar Manager on various streaming services. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rockstar-manager-mary-kovach-phd/1139627991?ean=9781737360209 

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It seems like just about everyone makes purchase through credit these days, but is it really right for you?  This episode focuses on whether you have the right mindset to use credit to your advantage and build wealth, or if it should be something you avoid.  Let’s find out! 

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Managers have hectic schedules with massive amounts of information shared with them on a daily basis, and they continuously have decisions to make that direct and redirect the operations of an organization.  When working with managers, it’s best if you can keep the information you share, useful!  Additionally, there’s a time and a place to deliver certain messages, In this episode, I’ll share 4 components of useful information and the right way to deliver certain messages – stay tuned! 

For additional related managerial topics, purchase "Rockstar Manager: From Theory to Practice" exclusively from Barnes & Noble; watch Rockstar Manager on various streaming services, or subscribe to Dr. K - The Management Professor on YouTube. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rockstar-manager-mary-kovach-phd/1139627991?ean=9781737360209 

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Money can cause a negative ripple effect if you aren’t careful.  It can harm relationships, cause anxiety, and completely change your behavior if the situation is that intense.  In the next few minutes, I’ll share some ideas to consider that may help calm any fears you have about money management! 

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Unfortunately, money is one of the top reasons married couples get divorced.  Don’t put yourself through all of that heartache if you don’t have to.  This episode will guide you through several tips to have a comfortable financial wellbeing and identify the topics you should address with that special someone before sharing your finances.  

For additional related managerial topics, purchase "Rockstar Manager: From Theory to Practice" exclusively from Barnes & Noble; watch Rockstar Manager on various streaming services, or subscribe to Dr. K - The Management Professor on YouTube. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rockstar-manager-mary-kovach-phd/1139627991?ean=9781737360209 

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This episode is more than about managing your money, it’s about creating good financial habits, so that when you want (or need) money, you’ll have it!  After this episode, you’ll have a number of behaviors that if implemented, you’ll build a solid net worth.  Stay tuned!  

For additional related managerial topics, purchase "Rockstar Manager: From Theory to Practice" exclusively from Barnes & Noble; watch Rockstar Manager on various streaming services, or subscribe to Dr. K - The Management Professor on YouTube. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rockstar-manager-mary-kovach-phd/1139627991?ean=9781737360209 

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Sometimes management is just tough!  Not only do you have your day-to-day responsibilities, but you’re also accountable for your associates’ responsibilities.  When coaching or counseling doesn’t work, it may be something a little deeper.  This episode will walk you through different components of emotional intelligence and some ways to redesign the job model to eliminate some stressors on your workforce.  Check it out!   

For additional related managerial topics, purchase "Rockstar Manager: From Theory to Practice" exclusively from Barnes & Noble; watch Rockstar Manager on various streaming services, or subscribe to Dr. K - The Management Professor on YouTube. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rockstar-manager-mary-kovach-phd/1139627991?ean=9781737360209 #rockstarmanager #EQ #emotionalintelligence #howtocommunicate #social #socialintelligence #jobredesign #businessmanagement #management #manager #leader #workredesign #businesswoman

This episode is about how to manage your money and become rich, how to live debt free, and how to use a P&L for personal budget planning (learn about income statements). I’ll share with you an easy template you can use, which will also build your Excel skills.  After this episode, you’ll know how to build your own personal P&L as well as your net worth.  Stay tuned for money management tips!  

For additional related managerial topics, purchase "ROCKSTAR Manager: From Theory to Practice" exclusively from Barnes & Noble; watch Rockstar Manager on various streaming services, or subscribe to Dr. K - The Management Professor on YouTube. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rockstar-manager-mary-kovach-phd/1139627991?ean=9781737360209 

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One of the toughest things about managing can be gaining control in a workplace-escalated situation.  Here, we’ll review the SAR report, a tool that helps managers gain control of the situation on paper, ensure buy-in from superiors, then implement.  Stay tuned!  For additional related managerial topics, purchase "Rockstar Manager: From Theory to Practice" exclusively from Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rockstar-manager-mary-kovach-phd/1139627991?ean=9781737360209

One technique you can use to become a rockstar manager is LEAN!  I am a certified LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt, and I want to share with you ways to identify and remove the wastes in your organization.  Stay tuned, implementing a LEAN environment will have direct and positive impact on your bottom line! For additional related managerial topics, purchase "Rockstar Manager: From Theory to Practice" exclusively from Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rockstar-manager-mary-kovach-phd/1139627991?ean=9781737360209