What Great Bosses Know

One of the most important things bosses do is grow great employees. It's their job to evaluate each of them and identify and communicate what sets the best apart from others. In her first podcast of 2012, the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler shares her list of "12 Great Employees" that great bosses should recognize. In her companion column on Poynter's website: www.poynter.org, Jill points out the challenges that each of these top employees presents for managers and how to meet those challenges.

Just a reminder that Jill's book, "Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know" will be released in June of 2012.

After a lifetime at CBS News, it probably takes a lot to rattle Bob Schieffer. He’s the steady, mature hand at the network, guiding its political showcase, “Face The Nation,” every Sunday morning. But, as you’ll hear, the anchorman couldn’t help but get a little giddy over the announcement that his show is growing from 30 to 60 minutes.

Bob Andelman talked to Schieffer for Poynter Online and MediaWire about his show’s rise in the ratings and its long-awaited reward.

You can read more about this story and other breaking journalism news on MediaWire, only at www.Poynter.org.

It used to be that the road leading away from “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” was paved solely with sitcoms – see Steve Carrell and Ed Helms on “The Office,” for example.

Bob Andelman recently talked to Mo Rocca for Poynter Online and MediaWire about his more unlikely journey from Daily Show contributor to Correspondent with a capital ‘C’ for “CBS Sunday Morning.” From fake news to the real thing, you might say.

You can read more about this story and other breaking journalism news on MediaWire, only at www.Poynter.org.

Read any good management books lately? Jill Geisler has. The head of the Poynter Institute's leadership and management programs takes a look at some of her favorite recent business books for leaders. She's pretty picky -- opting for authors who base their advice on research and who write with flair. If you're looking for a good gift for your manager or yourself, give a listen to Jill's suggestions.

John Cole is president of the American Association of Editorial Cartoonists and an editorial cartoonist and writer himself for The Times-Tribune in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He’s the man that 80 or so professional counterparts will look to in the coming weeks and months for an indication of how their profession should respond to any further incidences of visual plagiarism.

Bob Andelman interviewed Cole for Poynter Online and MediaWire. He talked to Cole on December 6th about the latest outbreak of alleged intellectual theft among editorial cartoonists and asked what steps – if any – the AAEC should take to prevent any further incidences among its members.

You can read more about this story and other breaking journalism news on MediaWire, only at www.Poynter.org.

Alan Gardner, founder and editor of the DailyCartoonist.com website, will report on incidences of visual plagiarism in the editorial pages of the nation’s newspapers, but it’s not something that gives him pleasure.

Bob Andelman conducted this interview for Poynter Online and MediaWire. He talked to Gardner on December 6th about the latest outbreak of alleged intellectual theft among editorial cartoonists and asked for his thoughts on how more might be prevented.

You can read more about this story and other breaking journalism news on MediaWire, only at www.Poynter.org.

Do you work for a boss who thinks people should be thanked only if they do something above and beyond the call of duty at work? It's the kind of boss who says or believes "Your paycheck is your thanks." In this podcast, the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler challenges that notion, explaining why and how even less-than-perfect employees benefit from hearing a thank-you from the boss, when done right.
She also shares whether thanks is better delivered in public or in private.

You can read Jill's companion column on Poynter.org.

When downsizing hits an organization -- as it has to so many -- it falls to the front line bosses to manage the aftermath. It takes a combination of business smarts and emotional intelligence, because the fallout is often harder than those at the top ever realize or acknowledge. For those managers on the front lines, the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert, Jill Geisler, offers 4 tips to help manage after downsizing.

You can read Jill's "What Great Bosses Know" columns on Poynter.org.
Her book, "Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know" will be released in June of 2012.

An interview with Alan Gardner, editor of DailyCartoonist.com, about the alleged plagiarism by The Urban Tulsa editorial cartoonist David Simpson. Conducted by Bob Andelman.

You think you do a pretty fair job of giving feedback. But why is it that your employees may think otherwise? The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler takes a look at how bosses can undermine the effectiveness of their messages. It's especially the case with praise. That's why she's identified 5 "praise erasers" to watch out for. And as a bonus, she shares a few "praise enhancers" to help strengthen your feedback.

Here are a few ways to learn more from Jill and the Poynter Institute:
Her "What Great Bosses Know" columns are on Poynter.org
Her upcoming book, "Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know" will be published in June of 2012 but is already available for pre-order on Amazon.com

And you can follow her on Twitter: @jillgeisler

Recently, Jill Geisler of the Poynter Institute was asked by Forbes.com to write about the signs of a great boss. So, she developed a list of 12 indicators that a boss really stands out among the rest. In this podcast, she shares those 12 signs. See if you hear yourself being described.

Jill's book, "Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know" is schedule for publication in June of 2012, and will provide the most practical and immediately useful tips and advice so managers can truly build their skills.

How do you keep good employees motivated and engaged? Great Bosses often use carefully chosen stretch assignments. In this podcast, the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler explains stretch assignments, and how bosses can make certain they have great outcomes for the employee, the organization and the boss.

Check out Jill's "Great Bosses" columns on Poynter.org, or follow her on Twitter: @jillgeisler

Jill's book, "Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know" is scheduled for publication June, 2012.

This is the big finish of our 100 Ideas for Great Bosses series. We're celebrating the posting of our 100th (and now more!) podcast for managers by sharing 100 ideas from the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler. Feel free to share your feedback with us. Jill's email address is jgeisler@poynter.org and you can also follow her on Twitter: @jillgeisler.

Welcome to the third installment of our 100 Ideas for Great Bosses series. It's our celebration of hitting the 100 mark of "What Great Bosses Know" podcasts and columns for Poynter.org. In this series, Poynter's leadership and management expert, Jill Geisler, offers practical tips for managers. You can see Jill's columns on Poynter's website -- and in June of 2012, you'll be able to pick up her book, "Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know." It's a workshop in a book -- all designed to help managers become leaders and build strong, positive workplaces.

The Poynter Institute's Leadership and Management expert Jill Geisler continues sharing top ideas to help you become a great boss. The series of 100 tips has been produced to celebrate the posting of her 100th podcast in the Great Boss series. This one makes it 101 -- and lots of fun. She invites you to enjoy the ideas and feel free to follow her columns on Poynter.org, her insights on Twitter (@jillgeisler) and her upcoming book, "Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know," which will be published in June of 2012.

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