Herald.com | 03/14/2005 | Bad writing always leaves negative impressions

According to this article, Corporate America is in a panic about poor writing skills, and is spending about $3.1 Billion a year on training programs.

Clearly, if poor writing skills are the norm, anyone with effective skills in this area will stand out from the crowd. As a manager, you should sharpen your writing skills in every way possible.

Herald.com | 03/14/2005 | Bad writing always leaves negative impressions

By the way, if grammar is a challenge for you, take a look at my own easy guide. It's available as an e-book at 101 Grammar Gaffes and How to Correct Them

HBS Working Knowledge: Leadership: Reinforcing Values: A Public Dressing Down

Although this whole article is interesting, I direct your attention particularly to the section called "Reinforcing Good Habits". I'd call this "putting your money where you mouth is", and all managers would be well advised to follow this example.

HBS Working Knowledge: Leadership: Reinforcing Values: A Public Dressing Down

Great Manager

Here's a great article for you folks just getting into management and wondering what direction to take. Great reading --- check it out! Here's the link.

Great Manager