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The Bud to Boss community is a place for people making the transition to becoming a remarkable leader to learn and grow.You can join as a member of the site (it's free), and you will gain access to videos, special reports, and articles designed to assist people who are new to the leadership role. From Bud to Boss is available now. You can use the links below to purchase it at your favorite online retailer. When you purchase the hard cover book, you will find instructions on page 5 of the Bonus Bytes section for upgrading your free site membership to a full community membership with additional content and the opportunity to interact with the authors of the book (Kevin Eikenberry and Guy Harris).

Avoid These 7 “Flowbreakers” That Are Killing Your Productivity

If you’re concerned about your own or your employees’ productivity, you may be dealing with one of the following flowbreakers, say James Manktelow and Julian Birkinshaw, coauthors of Mind Tools for Managers: 100 Ways to Be a Better Boss. Keep reading to learn their advice for managing distractions so that you all can be more productive: Personal […] [READ MORE]

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Before You Send that Email, Read (and Follow) These Rules

It’s best to keep work emails short and to the point. Typically, a couple of brief paragraphs will suffice. At times, of course, you’ll need more space, but it’s still a good idea to limit your word count. Restraining yourself will help ensure that readers don’t misunderstand your message, and it will save you valuable […] [READ MORE]

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How to Make an Impact as a Manager

After 30 years of working, reading and studying the topic of manager’s development the quote above is still my favorite when it comes time to characterize how managers need “to be” as they perform their roles. The great Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu advised that the fundamental character of a “good manager” (He actually said leader […] [READ MORE]

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