The Art of Managing Up: What to do when your manager “snaps”

In these times of unrelenting uncertainty, it's hard enough to control your own responses to the curveballs that keep coming your way. But what do you do when your manager reacts quickly, possibly sending everyone else into a tailspin? Watch Bobbie LaPorte's October 2 "Calling the Game" video for some specific actions you can take to get you (and hopefully your manager) back on track.

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September 25, 2023September 25, 2023

Navigating Corporate Slowdowns: Results Strategies for Proactive Leaders

As a leader who’s always expected to show forward progress, it can be frustrating when your company as a whole seems to be stuck in first gear. In her September 25 “Calling the Game” video, Bobbie LaPorte shows how you can use your own agency—and your team’s talents—to produce those “small wins” that add up to real results.

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September 11, 2023October 3, 2023

Balancing Business Demands and Team Connection

Do you find yourself cancelling 1:1 meetings because you and your team are just too busy? Bobbie LaPorte has been there, and she gets it. But she also knows that real leadership happens in these meetings. Watch her September 11 “Calling the Game” video for some practical tips on ways to carve out time and build human connections that will benefit you, your employees, and your organization.

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September 5, 2023

The Importance of Celebrating Successes in Your Work

Many leaders feel reticent about celebrating their team's successes. Some feel too busy, and others think it seems too much like "bragging." But as Bobbie LaPorte explains in her September 5 "Calling the Game" video, celebrating and sharing successes is a powerful way to lift up everyone around you AND build momentum for continued growth.

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August 28, 2023August 28, 2023

Navigating an Ungrateful Boss and Demanding Employees

In her August 28 “Calling the Game” video, Bobbie LaPorte offers some helpful tips for leaders who are frustrated, unhappy, and underappreciated because they feel stuck—between a boss who doesn’t value them and demanding employees who expect to be constantly challenged and engaged.

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August 21, 2023August 28, 2023

Managing Vision Amid Uncertainty and Change

In today's constantly changing world, it can be harder than ever for leaders to plan a clear vision for where they and their team need to go. In her August 21 "Calling the Game" video, Bobbie LaPorte shares some tips for finding a middle ground where you can provide some certainty and direction—without getting overwhelmed by the pressure to craft a perfect visionary plan.

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August 8, 2023

Navigating Employee Ambitions: Balancing Expectations, Readiness, and Engagement

As a manager, it can be tricky to navigate employee ambitions—especially when some team members' expectations may exceed their actual readiness to advance. In her August 8 "Calling the Game" video, Bobbie LaPorte offers three tips to keep those expectations realistic while still making sure employees feel engaged and valued.

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August 2, 2023

Why All Leaders Should Swim the Long Course

As many of you may know, I am training for my next Ironman race, which includes a 2.4-mile open water swim, followed by a 112-mile bike ride and then a full (26.2 mile) marathon. It’s a major time commitment to train in three sports to prepare for the race. To succeed, you really need to be proficient in all three sports, but most triathletes have one area they always need to work on more than the others. For me, my weakness is swimming.

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July 31, 2023

How to Protect Your Turf and Be a Team Player

Got a co-worker who seems to be trying to move into your turf and possibly even replace you? Don't panic. Watch Bobbie LaPorte's July 31 "Calling the Game" video for three simple actions you can take to handle this kind of curveball— and even turn it into an opportunity to showcase your own team's value proposition.

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July 19, 2023July 19, 2023

When Your Boss Gets a New Boss

After a brief hiatus, Bobbie LaPorte is back with a new weekly video series, “Calling the Game.” In the July 18 episode, Bobbie shares some tips for dealing with a common situation: When your boss gets a new boss. Hint: She doesn’t recommend just sitting on the sideline, waiting for someone else to make the first move!

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