https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter en-us Podomatic RSS Generator Sun, 24 May 2026 23:03:36 +0000 poynter.org, ,journalism, ,news, ,media, ,newspapers, ,broadcast, Copyright 2026 Poynter Institute Leadership lessons from The Poynter Institute episodic false no https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/07/52/bc/poynter/1400x1400_3169717.jpg https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter Poynter Institute In these short and practical podcasts, Poynter's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler explains the things great bosses know. Her valuable tips help anyone who hopes to be a great boss or to work for one. https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2014-12-06T08_05_51-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2014-12-06T08_05_51-08_00 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:05:51 +0000 2019-03-12 2014-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2014-12-06T08_05_51-08_00 Poynter Institute 273 It's early December. Before you run out of time, leadership expert Jill Geisler suggests you review four key areas. It will help you take advantage of opportunities this year, and plan better for the year ahead. This podcast accompanies a column on the Poynter.org website. Check it out, along with many other resources for managers. It's early December. Before you run out of time, leadership expert Jill Geisler suggests you revi... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2014-11-01T19_30_47-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2014-11-01T19_30_47-07_00 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 02:30:47 +0000 2014-11-02 2014-11-02 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2014-11-01T19_30_47-07_00 Poynter Institute management,bosses,jill,geisler,"what,great,know",poynter,stars 348 false Every organization has its stars - and they deserve special care. They don't deserve to cause needless problems for others, though. In this podcast, the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler takes a look at "low maintenance" and "high maintenance" stars and the manager's role with each. Every organization has its stars - and they deserve special care. They don't deserve to cause nee... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2014-08-28T09_57_20-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2014-08-28T09_57_20-07_00 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 16:57:20 +0000 2014-08-28 2014-08-28 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2014-08-28T09_57_20-07_00 Poynter Institute "jill,geisler","work,happy:,what,great,bosses,know",poynter,leadership,management,&,marketing,poynter.org,success,delegation 304 false Today's managers are busier than ever. Some are strained and stressed beyond capacity. Is delegation the answer? It may be, in part. But there are 7 questions managers should ask to determine how to assess their workloads, workflow and priorities. Check out Jill's companion column to this podcast on Poynter.org and learn more from her book: Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know Today's managers are busier than ever. Some are strained and stressed beyond capacity. Is delegat... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2014-07-28T12_06_48-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2014-07-28T12_06_48-07_00 Mon, 28 Jul 2014 19:06:48 +0000 2014-07-28 2014-07-28 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2014-07-28T12_06_48-07_00 Poynter Institute 259 You don't have to be a manager to be a leader. But what is it that causes people to choose to follow you, even though you're not in charge? The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler shares 4 things you can do to be seen as a leader, no matter what your title. A companion column to this podcast can be found at Poynter.org, titled "4 Ways to Be Seen as a Leader - Even When You're Not in Charge." You don't have to be a manager to be a leader. But what is it that causes people to choose to fol... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2014-07-09T05_23_42-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2014-07-09T05_23_42-07_00 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 12:23:42 +0000 2014-07-09 2014-07-09 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2014-07-09T05_23_42-07_00 Poynter Institute poynter,jill,geisler,bosses,"what,great,know",bias,leadership,journalism,poynter.org 353 false Great bosses are trusted. They are known for their integrity. But it doesn't mean they don't have biases. They just know how to defeat them. In this podcast, Poynter's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler identifies six biases that are common among bosses -- and what to do about them. You can read Jill's companion column to this podcast on Poynter.org More leadership lessons are in her book, "Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know" Great bosses are trusted. They are known for their integrity. But it doesn't mean they don't have... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2014-06-12T05_50_17-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2014-06-12T05_50_17-07_00 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 12:50:17 +0000 2014-06-12 2014-06-12 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2014-06-12T05_50_17-07_00 Poynter Institute 391 Many managers are "fixers" -- who just can't help themselves. When they see work that should be improved, they take it out of an employee's hands and repair it themselves. Poynter's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler confesses that she's a recovering fixer who helps others overcome the addiction and become coaches instead. In this podcast, she explains the 5 reasons managers are addicted to fixing, and how to become a coach. She guarantees it will make you and your employees happy! Many managers are "fixers" -- who just can't help themselves. When they see work that should be i... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2014-05-22T08_48_36-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2014-05-22T08_48_36-07_00 Thu, 22 May 2014 15:48:36 +0000 2014-05-22 2014-05-22 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2014-05-22T08_48_36-07_00 Poynter Institute 376 The recent firing of the editor of the NYT brought attention to the subject of "management style." Just what does that mean? And how do you know what styles work best? The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler, author of "Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know," looks at several styles and how to know when one works better than another. The recent firing of the editor of the NYT brought attention to the subject of "management style.... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2014-04-21T14_01_31-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2014-04-21T14_01_31-07_00 Mon, 21 Apr 2014 21:01:31 +0000 2019-03-07 2014-04-21 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2014-04-21T14_01_31-07_00 Poynter Institute "jill,geisler","work,happy:,what,great,bosses,know",poynter,leadership,management,&,marketing,poynter.org,success 306 false Today's managers often feel swamped by their responsibilities. It's not that they aren't capable; there's just too much to do in too little time. But there are things managers can do to get better control of their schedules. The challenge is: it differs for each person. That's why the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler loves to personally coach managers on the topic. In this podcast, she does the next best thing. Jill offers six questions that may help any manager decide how to set priorities. Enjoy! (Jill also devotes a whole chapter of her book, "Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know" to a customized approach to time management, for those who would like a deeper examination -- and more help!) Today's managers often feel swamped by their responsibilities. It's not that they aren't capable;... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2014-03-21T13_41_18-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2014-03-21T13_41_18-07_00 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 20:41:18 +0000 2014-03-21 2014-03-21 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2014-03-21T13_41_18-07_00 Poynter Institute 307 Introverts have a lot to say in the workplace. But often, they want to think it through, first. Meanwhile, the extroverts are talking up a storm. In this podcast, Poynter's Jill Geisler (an extrovert) shares some wise advice from Butch Ward (an introvert) with whom she often teaches -- and who is an excellent communicator. The advice is for managers and employees alike. Listen -- and don't hesitate to talk about it. :) Introverts have a lot to say in the workplace. But often, they want to think it through, first. M... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2014-02-16T15_59_27-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2014-02-16T15_59_27-08_00 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 23:59:27 +0000 2014-02-16 2014-02-16 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2014-02-16T15_59_27-08_00 Poynter Institute 404 There's a particular type of manager that employees resent. The "Bigfoot Boss" takes credit for the work of others -- and takes lots more. In this podcast, the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert, Jill Geisler, shares the damage "Bigfoot Bosses" do to their employees -- and their own careers. But she also shares tips on how to make sure you're never called a "Bigfoot." Check her column on Poynter.org and her book, "Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know." There's a particular type of manager that employees resent. The "Bigfoot Boss" takes credit for t... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2013-12-20T19_02_54-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2013-12-20T19_02_54-08_00 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 03:02:54 +0000 2013-12-21 2013-12-21 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2013-12-20T19_02_54-08_00 Poynter Institute "jill,geisler","work,happy:,what,great,bosses,know",poynter,leadership,management,&,marketing 10 false Are you ready to see if you're a great boss? Poynter's Jill Geisler has a ten question, multiple choice quiz for you. She thinks the correct answers will be obvious, and the wrong ones might even make you smile. Good luck! Are you ready to see if you're a great boss? Poynter's Jill Geisler has a ten question, multiple... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2013-11-07T07_27_08-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2013-11-07T07_27_08-08_00 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 15:27:08 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2013-11-07T07_27_08-08_00 Poynter Institute 277 No manager is perfect. Even a great boss has flaws. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler has coached hundreds of bosses who want to fix their all-too-human flaws. She offers 5 tips for repairing your reputation. No manager is perfect. Even a great boss has flaws. The Poynter Institute's leadership and manage... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2013-09-09T13_52_53-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2013-09-09T13_52_53-07_00 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 20:52:53 +0000 2013-12-11 2013-12-11 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2013-09-09T13_52_53-07_00 Poynter Institute "jill,geisler","work,happy:,what,great,bosses,know",poynter,leadership,management,&,marketing 315 false Every manager deals with underperforming employees. But management expert Jill Geisler believes it's too easy to just call people "lazy." In fact, she says it can lead managers to avoid dealing with the real reasons employees may be doing less than the manager expects. In this podcast, she offers a series of questions managers should answer before declaring that an employee's performance issues are grounded in laziness. Every manager deals with underperforming employees. But management expert Jill Geisler believes ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2013-09-09T13_45_44-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2013-09-09T13_45_44-07_00 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 20:45:44 +0000 2013-12-09 2013-12-09 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2013-09-09T13_45_44-07_00 Poynter Institute procrastination,"what,great,bosses,know",leadership,management,&,marketing,geisler 240 false Are you someone who puts off doing work? Do you wait until the last minute or even talk yourself out of doing something you know you should do? In this podcast, Poynter's Jill Geisler shares tips from her Poynter colleague Butch Ward. Butch confesses to a little procrastination himself, and how he's learned to overcome it. The podcast has five practical tips to make your life easier. Are you someone who puts off doing work? Do you wait until the last minute or even talk yourself... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2013-06-22T07_27_09-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2013-06-22T07_27_09-07_00 Sat, 22 Jun 2013 14:27:09 +0000 2013-12-11 2013-12-11 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2013-06-22T07_27_09-07_00 Poynter Institute "work,happy:,what,great,bosses,know",poynter,leadership,management,&,marketing,journalism,geisler,poynter.org 246 false Employees consistently say they get less feedback than they need to do their best at work. They want to know where they stand -- and not just once a year during a formal evaluation. Yet quality, ongoing feedback remains elusive. Poynter's Jill Geisler is on a crusade to help bosses improve their leadership and their feedback. In this podcast, she offers advice on the three key factors to high-impact feedback and why it is so important to performance management. Also: Jill's book: "Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know" devotes several chapters to helping people build a great feedback tool kit. Employees consistently say they get less feedback than they need to do their best at work. They w... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2013-05-14T06_21_21-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2013-05-14T06_21_21-07_00 Tue, 14 May 2013 13:21:21 +0000 2013-12-11 2013-12-11 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2013-05-14T06_21_21-07_00 Poynter Institute jill,geisler,ideas,creativity,what,great,bosses,know,work,happy,leadership,management,brainstorming 358 false Want to be a boss known for helping good ideas take off in your organization? Cultivating great ideas, leading brainstorming, mining for possibilities -- it's more than an art. There's science behind it, too. In this podcast, the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler shares 10 tips for managers who want to boost creativity in the workplace. There's a column that accompanies this podcast, filled with links to research Jill cites. You can find it at Poynter.org. Want to be a boss known for helping good ideas take off in your organization? Cultivating great ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2013-03-14T16_32_34-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2013-03-14T16_32_34-07_00 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:32:34 +0000 2013-12-11 2013-12-11 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2013-03-14T16_32_34-07_00 Poynter Institute bosses,great,geisler,leadership,management,journalism,success,media,poynter.org 190 false New managers come to the job with plenty of fears. The Poynter Institute's Leadership and Management expert Jill Geisler has help new supervisors overcome them all. But Jill believes there's something every manager -- especially the most experienced -- can take from the mindset of the newest bosses. She shares that secret in this podcast. Jill's book "Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know" is available to help managers of all experience levels. It's available everywhere. Check out Jill's "Great Bosses" columns on Poynter.org New managers come to the job with plenty of fears. The Poynter Institute's Leadership and Manage... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2013-02-10T15_18_28-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2013-02-10T15_18_28-08_00 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:18:28 +0000 2013-12-11 2013-12-11 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2013-02-10T15_18_28-08_00 Poynter Institute bosses,great,"work,happy","jill,geisler",poynter,business,leadership,power,management,&,marketing,success 339 false You're a good employee. You'd like to have a greater impact in your organization. You have ideas and talent that could make the organization better. It may be tempting to think that the management at your workplace is failing to tap into your strengths and skills -- but what if the real issue is that YOU are letting "artificial barriers" hold you back? "Artificial barriers" are so common that Poynter's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler can list at least ten of them she's helped people tear down. In this podcast, she identifies how you may be getting in your own way, and what to do about it. Jill is the author of the book "Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know" -- a workshop-in-a-book for anyone who wants to be an effective leader. You're a good employee. You'd like to have a greater impact in your organization. You have ideas ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2012-12-31T10_11_40-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-12-31T10_11_40-08_00 Mon, 31 Dec 2012 18:11:40 +0000 2013-12-09 2013-12-09 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-12-31T10_11_40-08_00 Poynter Institute communication,2013,new,year,bosses,great,leadership,management,&,marketing,business,geisler 359 false Poynter's leadership expert Jill Geisler often teaches about the importance of communication in leadership. This time, the lesson is very personal. As the new year approaches, Jill shares a story that drives home the importance of letting others know the impact they have. It just may inspire you to start the year 2013 in a most positive way. Poynter's leadership expert Jill Geisler often teaches about the importance of communication in l... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2012-12-20T11_24_03-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-12-20T11_24_03-08_00 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:24:03 +0000 2013-12-11 2013-12-11 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-12-20T11_24_03-08_00 Poynter Institute "employee,engagement",bosses,great,"jill,geisler",poynter,management,leadership,journalism 269 false Jill Geisler has a wish for you in 2013 -- may it be a year of engaged employees at your workplace. How does that happen? And what's the leader's role? In this podcast, Jill shares the tips she crafted in a guest blog post for the management website switchandshift.com. You can see more of Jill's management columns in her "What Great Bosses Know" series on Poynter.org Here new book: WORK HAPPY: WHAT GREAT BOSSES KNOW is available in many book stores. (Varies from country to country.) Jill Geisler has a wish for you in 2013 -- may it be a year of engaged employees at your workplac... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2012-12-02T09_44_44-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-12-02T09_44_44-08_00 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 17:44:44 +0000 2013-12-11 2013-12-11 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-12-02T09_44_44-08_00 Poynter Institute skills,"jll,geisler",bosses,great,leadership,management,&,marketing,poynter,success 358 false What are the top skills managers need today in order to lead in changing and challenging times? In this podcast, the Poynter Institute's leadership expert Jill Geisler will walk you through a list of ten very concrete and practical skills that can improve your chances of success as a boss. This podcast accompanies her "What Great Bosses Know" column on Poynter.org. For a deeper understanding and tips to build each of these skills, try her new book, "Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know" available in stores and online. What are the top skills managers need today in order to lead in changing and challenging times? ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2012-10-14T08_55_10-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-10-14T08_55_10-07_00 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:55:10 +0000 2019-03-07 2013-12-11 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-10-14T08_55_10-07_00 Poynter Institute bosses,great,"work,happy","jill,geisler",poynter,business,leadership,power,management,&,marketing,success 199 false Did you know that October 16th is "Boss Day" in the United States? Jill Geisler didn't know it until she happened to see it noted on a calendar. She decided to mark the little-known day by revealing some secrets -- specifically, ten secrets that great bosses CHOOSE to keep from employees, especially very good employees. In this podcast, she shares those secrets and answers the questions: Should you ask your boss to tell you if he or she has kept any of those from you? If you're a boss, how should you reply? This podcast accompanies Jill's "What Great Bosses Know" column on Poynter.org Did you know that October 16th is "Boss Day" in the United States? Jill Geisler didn't know it u... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2012-10-13T12_26_34-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-10-13T12_26_34-07_00 Sat, 13 Oct 2012 19:26:34 +0000 2013-12-11 2013-12-11 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-10-13T12_26_34-07_00 Poynter Institute work,happy,bosses,geisler,fortune.com.,,economy,leadership,management 187 false Recently, Jill Geisler was interviewed by Fortune.com columnist Dan Schawbel. His focus: Can managers and employees really work happily in a bad economy? In this podcast, Jill argues that it's challenging but absolutely possible, and explains why. Recently, Jill Geisler was interviewed by Fortune.com columnist Dan Schawbel. His focus: Can mana... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2012-10-13T12_15_41-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-10-13T12_15_41-07_00 Sat, 13 Oct 2012 19:15:41 +0000 2013-12-11 2013-12-11 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-10-13T12_15_41-07_00 Poynter Institute bosses,great,institute,geisler,leadership,business,lessons,poynter.org,management 199 false Here's some great news for all who aspire to be great bosses. Not only does your good work provide great personal satisfaction for you, it also brings extra value to your organization. A new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research looks at just how much value quality managers bring the workplace. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert, Jill Geisler, shares the good news from the study in this podcast. Here's some great news for all who aspire to be great bosses. Not only does your good work provi... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2012-08-08T07_41_00-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-08-08T07_41_00-07_00 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 14:41:00 +0000 2013-12-11 2013-12-11 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-08-08T07_41_00-07_00 Poynter Institute "work,happy","jill,geisler",poynter,business,leadership,power,management,duquesne 459 false Is it okay to crave power? Absolutely, says the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler. There's a catch, though. That power needs to be used for good. When asked to deliver the commencement speech to the 2012 graduates of Duquesne University's School of Leadership and Professional Advancement, Jill made "power" the central theme of her address. In this adapted version, she outlines the ten types of power she wishes for leaders -- and adds a bonus. Jill's podcasts accompany her columns on Poynter.org If you want to become a great boss, her new book WORK HAPPY: WHAT GREAT BOSSES KNOW can help you achieve that goal. Is it okay to crave power? Absolutely, says the Poynter Institute's leadership and management ex... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2012-07-24T05_58_51-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-07-24T05_58_51-07_00 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:58:51 +0000 2013-12-11 2013-12-11 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-07-24T05_58_51-07_00 Poynter Institute bosses,great,"work,happy","jill,geisler",poynter,business,leadership,management,&,marketing,success 267 false Poynter's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler was asked by Forbes.com to write about managers who say the wrong things at work. She focused on things that aren't illegal -- or outside normal company policies, but rather, common phrases that are offputting to others -- and can reduce a manager's effectiveness. If you don't want to talk yourself into trouble, listen to words Jill shares -- and then keep them to yourself! Jill's new book - "WORK HAPPY: What Great Bosses Know" is available at bookstores everywhere. http://whatgreatbossesknow.com Poynter's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler was asked by Forbes.com to write about ma... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2012-07-16T04_59_04-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-07-16T04_59_04-07_00 Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:59:04 +0000 2013-12-11 2013-12-11 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-07-16T04_59_04-07_00 Poynter Institute penn,state,bosses,jill,geisler,poynter,leadership,ethics,meltdown,sandusky,paterno,work,happy 343 false An assistant coach is convicted of child abuse at Penn State. The University commissions an independent review of how the situation evolved over time and how the university handled it. The review is damning. People at the highest levels of power at Penn State covered it up, says the report. They failed to do the right thing, time and again. In this podcast, the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler looks at how people who believe they are ethical and moral do the wrong thing -- and how you and your organization could too easily do the same. She offers 8 signs of trouble. This podcast is a companion to her column on Poynter.org. Jill's new book"Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know" is now in bookstores in print and e-reader formats. An assistant coach is convicted of child abuse at Penn State. The University commissions an inde... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2012-07-08T19_00_25-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-07-08T19_00_25-07_00 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 02:00:25 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-07-08T19_00_25-07_00 Poynter Institute challenging,conversations,bosses,great,institute,leadership,management,&,marketing,poynter,what,geisler 290 false Managers, beware of the 4 "D"s that can cause a tough conversation to go off the rails -- if you let it. Let's say you're talking with an employee who is consistently missing scheduled deadlines for projects, when that person responds with either denial, deflection, disruption or dumping on the boss (that's YOU!) Would you know what to do in each of those circumstances? If you don't, your responses could do more harm than good -- and not just to the other person. It could make you less effective. That's why Jill Geisler of the Poynter Institute shares tips for dealing with the 4 "D"s. Learn more about difficult conversations and so much more in Jill's new book, "Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know" and her columns on Poynter.org Managers, beware of the 4 "D"s that can cause a tough conversation to go off the rails -- if you ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2012-07-02T06_03_05-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-07-02T06_03_05-07_00 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 13:03:05 +0000 2013-12-11 2013-12-11 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-07-02T06_03_05-07_00 Poynter Institute myth,work,happy,bosses,great,geisler,leadership,management,&,marketing,poynter 237 false Have you ever heard -- or uttered this management mantra: "Hire good people and leave them alone?" Chances are you thought it was a great idea. The Poynter Institute's Jill Geisler explains why this well-intentioned phrase may lead to bad management. Since you want to be a great boss, you'll be interested in her argument and her alternatives. Jill's new book "Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know" is now available in book stores everywhere. Have you ever heard -- or uttered this management mantra: "Hire good people and leave them alone?... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2012-07-02T05_58_49-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-07-02T05_58_49-07_00 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:58:49 +0000 2013-12-11 2013-12-11 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-07-02T05_58_49-07_00 Poynter Institute work,happy,bosses,geisler,poynter.org,video,management,change,leadership 255 false Every manager today is dealing with change of some sort. But few managers get training in how to help people succeed in changing times. The Poynter Institute's Jill Geisler has reviewed some of the top literature and research on change management, and believes it comes down to 5 key things that can accelerate or impede change. She outlines them in this podcast. You can read more in her new book: "Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know" -- available everywhere. Every manager today is dealing with change of some sort. But few managers get training in how to ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2012-05-30T19_13_37-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-05-30T19_13_37-07_00 Thu, 31 May 2012 02:13:37 +0000 2013-12-10 2013-12-10 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-05-30T19_13_37-07_00 Poynter Institute management,geisler,poynter,leadership,bosses,work,happy,evil,twins 247 false Poynter's leadership expert Jill Geisler often warns managers that they have an "Evil Twin" who gets in the way of their success. That twin is born of misperceptions of a manager's actions. In today's podcast, Jill looks at a recent study about the perception of good intentions, and the amazing effect it has on people. She shares specific advice for bosses who want to banish their Evil Twins -- and how to tell their own bosses when they may need to do a little banishing act, too. Jill Geisler's new book: "Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know" hits bookstores and online sellers on June 5. If you'd like to connect with Jill, visit the book's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WhatGreatBossesKnow Poynter's leadership expert Jill Geisler often warns managers that they have an "Evil Twin" who g... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2012-05-09T13_36_22-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-05-09T13_36_22-07_00 Wed, 09 May 2012 20:36:22 +0000 2013-12-10 2013-12-10 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-05-09T13_36_22-07_00 Poynter Institute work,happy,bosses,geisler,poynter.org,video,management,leadership 88 false "Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know" will be released on June 5, 2012. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert, Jill Geisler, shares important, practical, and helpful insights for anyone who aspires to be a great boss. This video is a preview of the book. www.whatgreatbossesknow.com "Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know" will be released on June 5, 2012. The Poynter Institute's le... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2012-05-09T12_01_01-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-05-09T12_01_01-07_00 Wed, 09 May 2012 19:01:01 +0000 2013-12-10 2013-12-10 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-05-09T12_01_01-07_00 Poynter Institute trust,teams,bosses,great,institute,leadership,management,&,marketing,poynter,geisler 253 false How do you turn a group of co-workers into a true team? Great bosses know how to set the environment where people WANT to work together because they TRUST and respect each other. So how do you develop an environment where trust can grow and thrive? The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert, Jill Geisler, shares 8 tips for building and sustaining trust in teams. This podcast accompany's Jill's "What Great Bosses Know" column on www.poynter.org Note: Jill's new book, "Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know" hits the bookstores June 5, 2012. www.whatgreatbossesknow.com How do you turn a group of co-workers into a true team? Great bosses know how to set the environm... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2012-03-20T16_16_18-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-03-20T16_16_18-07_00 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:16:18 +0000 2013-12-10 2013-12-10 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-03-20T16_16_18-07_00 Poynter Institute bosses,leadership,poynter,geisler,burnout,business,journalism,management 337 false It's hard to find a boss today who isn't asking people to do more with less. But how do you know when your requests are pushing people to burnout? How do you make certain you're doing whatever it takes to keep quality high and stress low? The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert, Jill Geisler, provides a checklist -- ten things bosses should check, ten things that provide antidotes to burnout. She even offers one bonus check, too! This podcast accompanies Jill's "What Great Bosses Know" column on Poynter.org Jill's book: "Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know" will be released in stores on June 5, 2012. It's hard to find a boss today who isn't asking people to do more with less. But how do you know ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2012-01-03T19_21_43-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-01-03T19_21_43-08_00 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:21:43 +0000 2013-12-07 2013-12-07 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2012-01-03T19_21_43-08_00 Poynter Institute leadership,employees,hr,management,geisler,great,journalism,poynter 419 false 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. One of the most important things bosses do is grow great employees. It's their job to evaluate ea... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-12T12_36_45-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-12-12T12_36_45-08_00 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:36:45 +0000 2013-12-07 2013-12-07 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-12-12T12_36_45-08_00 Poynter Institute bob,scheiffer,cbs,news,face,the,nation,meet,press,this,week,david,gregory,christiane,amanpour,journalism,politics,interviews 1075 false 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. After a lifetime at CBS News, it probably takes a lot to rattle Bob Schieffer. He’s the steady, m... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-12T11_37_00-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-12-12T11_37_00-08_00 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:37:00 +0000 2013-12-07 2013-12-07 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-12-12T11_37_00-08_00 Poynter Institute mo,rocca,cbs,news,the,daily,show,sunday,morning,charles,osgood,jon,stewart,reporter,journalism,humor,satire,spanx 745 false 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. It used to be that the road leading away from “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” was paved solely ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-11T20_14_36-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-12-11T20_14_36-08_00 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 04:14:36 +0000 2013-12-07 2013-12-07 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-12-11T20_14_36-08_00 Poynter Institute bosses,books,great,poynter,business,geisler,journalism,leadership 349 false 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. Read any good management books lately? Jill Geisler has. The head of the Poynter Institute's lead... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-07T14_03_21-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-12-07T14_03_21-08_00 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:03:21 +0000 2013-12-07 2013-12-07 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-12-07T14_03_21-08_00 Poynter Institute john,cole,american,association,of,editorial,cartoonists,jeff,stahler,david,simpson,comics,newspapers,politics,standards,ethics 3540 false 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. John Cole is president of the American Association of Editorial Cartoonists and an editorial cart... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-07T13_53_57-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-12-07T13_53_57-08_00 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:53:57 +0000 2013-12-07 2013-12-07 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-12-07T13_53_57-08_00 Poynter Institute alan,gardner,dailycartoonist.com,editorial,cartoonist,comics,plagiarism,newspapers,artists 1039 false 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. Alan Gardner, founder and editor of the DailyCartoonist.com website, will report on incidences of... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-20T13_48_47-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-11-20T13_48_47-08_00 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:48:47 +0000 2013-12-07 2013-12-07 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-11-20T13_48_47-08_00 Poynter Institute bosses,great,poynter,geisler,leadership,management 200 false 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. Do you work for a boss who thinks people should be thanked only if they do something above and be... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-01T10_12_31-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-11-01T10_12_31-07_00 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:12:31 +0000 2013-12-07 2013-12-07 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-11-01T10_12_31-07_00 Poynter Institute bosses,geisler,poynter.org,downsizing,management,&,marketing,journalism,leadership 245 false 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. When downsizing hits an organization -- as it has to so many -- it falls to the front line bosses... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-27T11_36_44-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-10-27T11_36_44-07_00 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:36:44 +0000 2013-12-07 2013-12-07 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-10-27T11_36_44-07_00 Poynter Institute david,simpson,dailycartoonist.com,plagiarism,editorial,cartoon,jeff,macnelly,the,urban,tulsa,world,journalism,audio,interview 497 false 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. An interview with Alan Gardner, editor of DailyCartoonist.com, about the alleged plagiarism by Th... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-25T13_23_16-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-10-25T13_23_16-07_00 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:23:16 +0000 2013-12-07 2013-12-07 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-10-25T13_23_16-07_00 Poynter Institute bosses,great,geisler,poynter.org,praise,eraser,leadership,journalism,management 262 false 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 You think you do a pretty fair job of giving feedback. But why is it that your employees may thin... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-11T09_32_06-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-10-11T09_32_06-07_00 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:32:06 +0000 2019-03-06 2013-12-07 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-10-11T09_32_06-07_00 Poynter Institute great,bosses,poynter,geisler,journalism,leadership,success,management 218 false 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. Recently, Jill Geisler of the Poynter Institute was asked by Forbes.com to write about the signs ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2011-09-28T19_12_15-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-09-28T19_12_15-07_00 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 02:12:15 +0000 2013-12-07 2013-12-07 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-09-28T19_12_15-07_00 Poynter Institute stretch,bosses,great,institute,poynter.org,poynter,geisler,leadership,management 218 false 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. How do you keep good employees motivated and engaged? Great Bosses often use carefully chosen str... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2011-09-08T12_42_15-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-09-08T12_42_15-07_00 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:42:15 +0000 2013-12-07 2013-12-07 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-09-08T12_42_15-07_00 Poynter Institute broadcast,business,geisler,poynter.org,management,leadership,great 282 false 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. This is the big finish of our 100 Ideas for Great Bosses series. We're celebrating the posting of... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2011-09-07T18_14_51-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-09-07T18_14_51-07_00 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 01:14:51 +0000 2013-12-07 2013-12-07 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-09-07T18_14_51-07_00 Poynter Institute bosses,great,geisler,leadership,management,poynter.org,success 265 false 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. Welcome to the third installment of our 100 Ideas for Great Bosses series. It's our celebration o... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2011-09-06T18_54_28-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-09-06T18_54_28-07_00 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 01:54:28 +0000 2013-12-07 2013-12-07 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-09-06T18_54_28-07_00 Poynter Institute bosses,great,geisler,leadership,lessons,management 255 false 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. The Poynter Institute's Leadership and Management expert Jill Geisler continues sharing top ideas... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2011-09-05T11_06_49-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-09-05T11_06_49-07_00 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 18:06:49 +0000 2013-12-07 2013-12-07 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-09-05T11_06_49-07_00 Poynter Institute bosses,great,leadership,management,news,geisler,journalism,poynter.org 219 false This is the 100th podcast in Jill Geisler's "What Great Bosses Know" series. To celebrate, she's assembled 100 ideas, which she will share in a series of podcasts, each featuring 25 of the 100 ideas. If you want to become a great boss -- now or in the future, check out these tips. And, mark your calendar for June of 2012 -- when Jill's book: "Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know" will hit the bookstores! This is the 100th podcast in Jill Geisler's "What Great Bosses Know" series. To celebrate, she's ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2011-08-19T07_51_42-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-08-19T07_51_42-07_00 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:51:42 +0000 2013-12-07 2013-12-07 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-08-19T07_51_42-07_00 Poynter Institute great,bosses,poynter,geisler,360,feedback,management,leadership 270 false Have you ever taken part in 360-Degree feedback? It's common in organizations -- a way for managers to get info on how they are doing from their employees, fellow managers, and their bosses. At the Poynter Institute leadership seminars, participants use a 360 process called ViewPoynt -- and they say it is the most helpful part of their learning. Poynter's Jill Geisler has administered thousands of them -- and has tips for organizations on how to manage the risks involved and do them right. Have you ever taken part in 360-Degree feedback? It's common in organizations -- a way for manag... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2011-08-11T14_45_40-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-08-11T14_45_40-07_00 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 21:45:40 +0000 2013-12-07 2013-12-07 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-08-11T14_45_40-07_00 Poynter Institute bosses,leadership,journalism,management,training,geisler 261 false Organizations both big and small conduct training for employees -- both to build skills and provide a stimulating learning environment. Why are some training programs and some trainers more effective than others? The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert, Jill Geisler, shares some secrets today -- ten of them, to be exact. You'll find out how your training efforts can have greater impact -- and why your employees will have more fun learning. Organizations both big and small conduct training for employees -- both to build skills and provi... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2011-07-16T09_44_13-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-07-16T09_44_13-07_00 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 16:44:13 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-07-16T09_44_13-07_00 Poynter Institute bosses,geisler,leadership,management,conflict,poynter,media 254 false How do you view conflict? Your viewpoint as you approach conflicts will have a direct effect on how successfully those conflicts are resolved. In this podcast, the Poynter Institute's Leadership and Management expert Jill Geisler offers you a new way to look at conflict -- and a better way to deal with it. If you're a subscriber to this podcast, you may have noticed a little pause in Jill's podcast postings over the past few weeks. That's because she's working on the book version of What Great Bosses Know - and working against deadline! The book will come out in 2012. Meanwhile, enjoy this podcast and thanks for your patience! How do you view conflict? Your viewpoint as you approach conflicts will have a direct effect on ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2011-06-07T20_34_55-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-06-07T20_34_55-07_00 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 03:34:55 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-06-07T20_34_55-07_00 Poynter Institute geisler,leadership,poynter.org,bosses,promotion 180 false It's always a challenge when bosses choose one good employee over another for a promotion. How you handle the runner-up is as important as how you launch the winner. In today's podcast, the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert, Jill Geisler, looks at a success story and offers tips for you and your team. It's always a challenge when bosses choose one good employee over another for a promotion. How yo... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2011-06-02T16_49_00-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-06-02T16_49_00-07_00 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:49:00 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-06-02T16_49_00-07_00 Poynter Institute women,bosses,great,management,&,marketing,geisler,journalism 195 false A little history was made today -- for women in leadership. The Poynter Institute's Jill Geisler shares the news. She also talks about what it means to be a "first" and break down barriers in leadership. She hopes that you, as a great boss, will open a few doors for others. A little history was made today -- for women in leadership. The Poynter Institute's Jill Geisler... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2011-05-09T20_23_07-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-05-09T20_23_07-07_00 Tue, 10 May 2011 03:23:07 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-05-09T20_23_07-07_00 Poynter Institute bosses,great,leadership,geisler,jill,introvert,extrovert,management,poynter.org 240 false You've called a meeting, and once again it's not going the way you hoped it would. Some people are talking...and talking...while others are saying little. What's wrong here? And why are they getting on each others' nerves? The answer may be a misunderstanding of communication styles and how to manage them. In this podcast, the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler talks about what great bosses know about the real reasons introverts and extroverts behave as they do. She outlines 3 common misunderstandings and how to avoid them. This podcast accompanies her column on Poynter.org. It also introduces a new series of "Great Bosses" video training on Poynter's e-learning site, www.NewsU.org. You've called a meeting, and once again it's not going the way you hoped it would. Some people a... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2011-04-22T10_27_04-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-04-22T10_27_04-07_00 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:27:04 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-04-22T10_27_04-07_00 Poynter Institute bosses,leadership,management,poynter,geisler,communication,email 277 false We live in a time of information overload -- so bosses need to understand how to communicate effectively and powerfully. In this podcast, the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler offers three tips that can instantly improve your communication skills -- even if you aren't a boss. She also adds one bonus tip for good measure. You can read the column that accompanies her column on the Poynter website. We live in a time of information overload -- so bosses need to understand how to communicate effe... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2011-04-12T13_51_50-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-04-12T13_51_50-07_00 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:51:50 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-04-12T13_51_50-07_00 Poynter Institute leadership,management,poynter.org,geisler,bosses,laughter 222 One measurement of a great workplace is its laughter quotient. Are people encouraged to have fun and let off a little steam? The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert, Jill Geisler, believes that great bosses understand the role that foolishness has in the most serious work environment. In this podcast, she shares stories from the master of workplace merriment, a man named Jim Naughton. She knows him well -- he's Poynter's past president. He's just written a book called "46 Frogs: Tales of a Serial Prankster." She explains how a leader who was passionate about quality, integrity and service also found the most creative ways to engage people in laughing at the boss. Here's a link to more about his adventures in foolishness -- with pictures: http://bit.ly/hdxcRE One measurement of a great workplace is its laughter quotient. Are people encouraged to have fun ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2011-04-05T13_35_53-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-04-05T13_35_53-07_00 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:35:53 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-04-05T13_35_53-07_00 Poynter Institute bosses,management,leadership,style,poynter.org,geisler,great,journalism 209 false How do you see yourself as a leader? How would you describe your style? In this podcast, Jill Geisler looks at whether we're born with a style or we develop one or more styles over time. She describes 3 main categories of styles, their strengths and weaknesses. Jill also shares information about a new video training series for managers on the Poynter Institute's e-learning site, News University -- http://www.NewsU.org -- and shares a special discount code for podcast subscribers! How do you see yourself as a leader? How would you describe your style? In this podcast, Jill Gei... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2011-03-27T18_14_52-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-03-27T18_14_52-07_00 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 01:14:52 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-03-27T18_14_52-07_00 Poynter Institute nice,bosses,great,leadership,journalism,poynter.org,geisler,management 217 false Is it possible for a boss to be too nice? In a word, yes. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler says many kind and caring managers are surprised to find out that they are disappointing their staff by being conflict averse. In this podcast, Jill lists the 7 Deadly Sins of the Too-Nice Boss. She also shares advice on how to find out if your staff wishes you'd be just a touch more tough. This podcast accompanies Jill's "Great Bosses" column. You can read it -- and many others on the Poynter website: http://www.poynter.org Is it possible for a boss to be too nice? In a word, yes. The Poynter Institute's leadership and ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2011-02-18T17_00_01-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-02-18T17_00_01-08_00 Sat, 19 Feb 2011 01:00:01 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-02-18T17_00_01-08_00 Poynter Institute geisler,poynter.org,coaching,management,leadership,journalism 220 false Tired of fixing everyone's work? Tired of being the answer person for all problems? Tired of mediocre quality? It's time you learned to stop fixing and start coaching. The Poynter Institute's Jill Geisler will walk you through the important steps to becoming a great coach. She'll also tell you about 4 dangerous desires you'll need to overcome to get there. Tired of fixing everyone's work? Tired of being the answer person for all problems? Tired of medi... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2011-02-07T16_01_01-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-02-07T16_01_01-08_00 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:01:01 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-02-07T16_01_01-08_00 Poynter Institute bosses,great,geisler,leadership,management,poynter 256 false Congratulations on that promotion to management -- or for promoting a high performer to a supervisory role. But now what? Becoming a manager takes a whole new skill set -- and provides plenty of opportunities to make mistakes. The problem is that a manager's mistakes can hurt good people -- as well as the boss. Since many new managers get little training, the Poynter Institute's leadership expert Jill Geisler has a special interest in helping them. In today's podcast, she shares 6 tips offered by a highly regarded guest faculty member at a recent Poynter seminar for new managers. She also suggests you go to Poynter.org and check out all the resources for new managers under in the "What Great Bosses Know" section! Congratulations on that promotion to management -- or for promoting a high performer to a supervi... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2011-02-01T04_00_21-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-02-01T04_00_21-08_00 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:00:21 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-02-01T04_00_21-08_00 Poynter Institute bosses,leadership,great,geisler,poynter,sabotage,tough,conversations 335 false One of the most important skills a manager can have is the ability to engage in tough conversations. Who likes to deliver bad news or negative reviews? Avoiding difficult conversations rarely makes situations better. But doing them poorly can actually make things worse. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler has identified 10 ways managers sabotage themselves in tough talks. In this podcast, she outlines what goes wrong and why it's so dangerous. One of the most important skills a manager can have is the ability to engage in tough conversatio... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2011-01-05T06_05_25-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-01-05T06_05_25-08_00 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:05:25 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2011-01-05T06_05_25-08_00 Poynter Institute bosses,leadership,management,geisler,poynter,voodoo,journalism 219 false What does voodoo have to do with management and leadership? Poynter's Jill Geisler discovered the connection in a small box on a store's post-holiday clearance rack. It contained a voodoo doll -- one marked "Boss Voodoo" to be exact. Was it an instrument of hate and payback? Nope. Listen to what she discovered about Boss Voodoo and what he could mean to you as a manager. You see a picture of the Boss in Jill's column on Poynter.org. Just look for "What Great Bosses Know about Voodoo." What does voodoo have to do with management and leadership? Poynter's Jill Geisler discovered the... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-12-27T14_11_57-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-12-27T14_11_57-08_00 Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:11:57 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-12-27T14_11_57-08_00 Poynter Institute bosses,leadership,geisler,poynter.org,mistakes,management,journalism,media,broadcast,newspapers 307 false Poynter's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler's wish for 2011 is that YOU earn (or retain) the title of Great Boss this year. To help ensure that, she identifies 11 mistakes that could get in your way in the year ahead. And then -- she shares which 3 are the most important for you to tackle -- and why. This podcast accompanies Jill's "Great Bosses" column on Poynter.org. Check it out: http://bit.ly/ifSPZT Poynter's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler's wish for 2011 is that YOU earn (or reta... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-12-14T19_19_11-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-12-14T19_19_11-08_00 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 03:19:11 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-12-14T19_19_11-08_00 Poynter Institute geisler,bosses,leadership,journalism,management,poynter,poynter.org 210 false Poynter's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler takes a look at the list that inspired the "Great Bosses" column and podcast series -- ten lessons that can help bosses grow their skills and make better decisions. Of the ten, she identifies the three topics in highest demand by bosses this in workshops this past year. You can find all of Jill's "Great Bosses" columns on the Poynter Institute website: www.poynter.org Poynter's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler takes a look at the list that inspired th... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-12-03T12_09_04-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-12-03T12_09_04-08_00 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 20:09:04 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-12-03T12_09_04-08_00 Poynter Institute great,bosses,poynter.org,geisler,stories,management,success 205 false Some bosses are terrific at Management-by-Story. They know just the right time -- and the right way -- to encourage, inspire, calm or challenge people by recounting the perfect story for the occasion. They know when to tell a story about themselves and when to keep the focus on others. In today's podcast, the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler looks at the power of stories and suggests six situations in which managers can put stories to work effectively. This podcast accompanies her column on Poynter.org -- in which she also lists the things managers should keep in mind when choosing a story to tell. Some bosses are terrific at Management-by-Story. They know just the right time -- and the right w... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-11-23T07_13_51-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-11-23T07_13_51-08_00 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:13:51 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-11-23T07_13_51-08_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,geisler,journalism,great,note,feedback,management,leadership 195 false What is it about the power of the written word? Why can a note have more impact than the words we speak -- especially when it comes to appreciation? When a boss writes a note of thanks and does it well, it can motivate and inspire. And, as the Poynter Institute's Leadership and Management expert, Jill Geisler explains in today's podcast -- The Note need not be reserved for extraordinary performance. She shares a personal story about a note she keeps to this day: http://bit.ly/dUGouY This podcast accompanies Jill's "What Great Bosses Know" column on Poynter.org. You can read the complete collection of her columns at: poynter.org/whatgreatbossesknow What is it about the power of the written word? Why can a note have more impact than the words we... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-11-10T18_34_00-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-11-10T18_34_00-08_00 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 02:34:00 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-11-10T18_34_00-08_00 Poynter Institute geisler,leadership,great,bosses,journalism,management,poynter.org 194 false Imagine that it's twenty-five years from now. Someone who's worked for you is asked about a moment when leadership was all-important. Imagine if that employee doesn't even hesitate -- and recounts a defining leadership moment -- one that involves you. In today's podcast, the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler shares 4 key aspects of a defining moment for leaders. Will you be ready? This podcast has a companion column with additional information on Poynter.org, and here's a shortened link to it: http://bit.ly/9NpSnv You can also review all of Jill's "Great Bosses" columns at: poynter.org/whatgreatbossesknow Imagine that it's twenty-five years from now. Someone who's worked for you is asked about a momen... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-10-28T13_05_02-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-10-28T13_05_02-07_00 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 20:05:02 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-10-28T13_05_02-07_00 Poynter Institute bosses,geisler,poynter.org,questions,power,leadership,management,journalism 174 false Does a boss need to have all the answers? Why might that not be the best thing for employees? Why are questions powerful? How can questions backfire? What are some really effective questions bosses can use? The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler will help you build your question power in this podcast. This podcast accompanies Jill's column on the subject, with additional information: http://bit.ly/8XbTqx You can read all of her columns at http://poynter.org.whatgreatbossesknow Does a boss need to have all the answers? Why might that not be the best thing for employees? Why... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-10-19T20_41_40-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-10-19T20_41_40-07_00 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 03:41:40 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-10-19T20_41_40-07_00 Poynter Institute geisler,poynter.org,great,bosses,feedback,face,time,leadership,management 210 false There's a feedback gap in many organizations -- the difference between the information and attention employees want from their bosses and what they actually get. It could be because bosses think they give more than they do, or don't provide it effectively. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler looks at why some managers fail to provide sufficient feedback and what they can do about it. This podcast accompanies Jill's column on Poynter.org, which offers 6 additional things every manager needs to know about feedback. You can read it here: http://bit.ly/cuzfcd All of Jill's columns are available at poynter.org/whatgreatbossesknow There's a feedback gap in many organizations -- the difference between the information and attent... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-10-07T11_07_50-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-10-07T11_07_50-07_00 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 18:07:50 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-10-07T11_07_50-07_00 Poynter Institute bosses,geisler,poynter.org,management,books,leadership,newspapers 209 false Read a good management book lately? The Poynter Institute's leadership expert Jill Geisler reads plenty of them -- sorting through for the best researched ideas that help bosses become great. She knows that managers have very limited free time and may not get to indulge in a good book until bedtime -- so it better be worth it. In today's podcast, Jill, who's writing a book herself, provides tips on how to choose a good management book and offers four recent titles that deal with change management, motivation, decision-making, and boss behaviors. This podcast accompanies Jill's column on Poynter.org, which shares additional information: http://bit.ly/bwdMrh See all of Jill's columns at: http://poynter.org/whatgreatbossesknow Read a good management book lately? The Poynter Institute's leadership expert Jill Geisler reads ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-09-19T07_22_28-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-09-19T07_22_28-07_00 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 14:22:28 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-09-19T07_22_28-07_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,geisler,cutbacks,leadership,management,journalism 230 false Management is always a challenge -- and cutbacks can raise the degree of difficulty. But you can do it. In fact, if you do it well, you can become the great boss you hope to be as you pay attention to both product and people. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler has spent time with hundreds of managers who are navigating amid cutbacks -- and she offers eight tips that are working for them -- and a bonus piece of advice. This podcast accompanies Jill's "What Great Bosses Know" column on Poynter.org http://bit.ly/bHipYP You can read a collection of her columns at: poynter.org/whatgreatbossesknow Management is always a challenge -- and cutbacks can raise the degree of difficulty. But you can ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-09-12T20_37_02-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-09-12T20_37_02-07_00 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 03:37:02 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-09-12T20_37_02-07_00 Poynter Institute geisler,management,poynter.org,bosses,personalities,thinking,feeling,myers-briggs 202 false As a manager, are you a "Thinker" or a "Feeler"? How do you know? Each type brings certain strengths to the organization, but each one also carries challenges. Jill Geisler, the Poynter Institute's expert on leadership and management, will walk you through the characteristics of each, so you can determine which you are, how it can help you and how to keep from having blind spots. She'll also explain why some managers today are trying to be something they're really not. This podcast accompanies Jill's column, with more information, on Poynter.org http://bit.ly/dtu9HC You can also read her collected columns at poynter.org/whatgreatbossesknow As a manager, are you a "Thinker" or a "Feeler"? How do you know? Each type brings certain streng... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-09-06T20_25_31-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-09-06T20_25_31-07_00 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:25:31 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-09-06T20_25_31-07_00 Poynter Institute geisler,poynter.org,great,bosses,leadership,deputies,management 228 false Leadership is a team sport. The middle managers on your team make all the difference in your success -- or failure. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert, Jill Geisler, was blessed to have a terrific team of managers during her many years leading a newsroom. They were respected and liked by the staff -- and she knows why. In today's podcast, Jill shares her ten tips for choosing and growing great deputies. The podcast accompanies her column on Poynter.org, which you can read at this link: http://bit.ly/ctmGVS A complete collection of her "What Great Bosses Know"columns is available at www.poynter.org/whatgreatbossesknow Leadership is a team sport. The middle managers on your team make all the difference in your succ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-08-27T08_52_30-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-08-27T08_52_30-07_00 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:52:30 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-08-27T08_52_30-07_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,geisler,great,bosses,culture,change,leadership 238 false You're a leader who wants to change your organization's culture. You want to make it better -- anything from more innovative to more customer-centric to more family-friendly. So you change your mission statement and implement some new policies. But the culture doesn't seem to budge. That's because you've failed to break through the invisible barrier. In this podcast, the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler exposes the invisible barrier and shows how great bosses get past it and get the change they seek. She offers some important questions they need to ask in the process. This podcast accompanies Jill's "What Great Bosses Know" column on Poynter.org, which contains even more helpful information: You can read it at: http://bit.ly/aoAT6n You can see all of Jill's columns at www.poynter.org/whatgreatbossesknow You're a leader who wants to change your organization's culture. You want to make it better -- an... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-08-17T18_26_51-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-08-17T18_26_51-07_00 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:26:51 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-08-17T18_26_51-07_00 Poynter Institute myth,open,door,geisler,poynter.org,great,bosses,leadership,management 203 false It's common for bosses to say they have an open door policy. Why is it then, that employees feel disengaged from their supervisors -- wanting more feedback, wanting to be listened to? The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler shares four reasons why staffers may not feel your door is all that open, or if it's open -- the trip inside isn't worth it. She shares solutions, too. This podcast accompanies her "Great Boss" column on Poynter.org. Here's the link: http://bit.ly/ckPxKQ You can see all of her columns at poynter.org/whatgreatbossesknow It's common for bosses to say they have an open door policy. Why is it then, that employees feel ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-08-10T22_43_08-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-08-10T22_43_08-07_00 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 05:43:08 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-08-10T22_43_08-07_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,bosses,closure,leadership,management,broadcast 187 false Want a quick way to build credibility as a boss? Start paying close attention to the art of "closure." That is -- make a commitment to minimizing the time you leave people waiting for information. Great bosses think of this in terms of successful transactions -- and even when they can't give an immediate answer, they tell people WHEN they can expect one. In today's podcast, the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler looks at how closure builds trust, reduces fear and misunderstandings -- and even improves meetings. This podcast accompanies Jill's "Great Bosses" column on Poynter.org. Here's the link: http://bit.ly/c2IbI0 And you can see all of her columns for managers, organized by topic, at: http://www.poynter.org/whatgreatbossesknow Want a quick way to build credibility as a boss? Start paying close attention to the art of "clo... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-08-02T20_08_23-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-08-02T20_08_23-07_00 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 03:08:23 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-08-02T20_08_23-07_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,geisler,leadership,bosses,decisions,news,media 3 false Bosses make countless decisions each day. Great bosses know exactly when to involve others, when to delegate the decision, and when to just go it alone. Going it alone carries risk, not the least of which is reducing the buy-in from others. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler walks through decision-making options bosses have and how to select the right one for the occasion. This podcast accompanies Jill's column on Poynter.org, which you can read here: http://bit.ly/boih47 Bosses make countless decisions each day. Great bosses know exactly when to involve others, when ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-07-27T05_46_06-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-07-27T05_46_06-07_00 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:46:06 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-07-27T05_46_06-07_00 Poynter Institute management,poynter.org,bosses,geisler,legacy,newspapers 179 false Sometimes as a boss, you're too busy "getting things done" to think about the mark you want to make as a leader. But the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler says now is the time to think about your legacy. If you think now about what you want to be known for -- the values and the accomplishments, it will guide your actions. She talks about a leader who was given too little time on this earth but left a legacy nonetheless, and how her story should inspire you to make the most of your time as a leader. Today's podcast accompanies Jill's column on the Poynter website: http://bit.ly/beZWZy And you can see all of Jill's "Great Boss" columns -- with podcasts embedded at: http://poynter.org/whatgreatbossesknow Sometimes as a boss, you're too busy "getting things done" to think about the mark you want to ma... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-07-19T17_27_15-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-07-19T17_27_15-07_00 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:27:15 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-07-19T17_27_15-07_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,geisler,leadership,management,change,business,journalism 210 false If you're a boss in today's business world, you're already managing change. Getting it started is one thing -- making it stick is another. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler offers six tips to help you keep momentum once change is underway. She also shares insights from new managers and how that perspective might help veterans make change stick. This podcast accompanies Jill's column on Poynter.org: http://bit.ly/9dITgj You can also review all of her Great Boss columns and podcasts at: poynter.org/whatgreatbossesknow If you're a boss in today's business world, you're already managing change. Getting it started is... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-07-12T19_12_05-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-07-12T19_12_05-07_00 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:12:05 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-07-12T19_12_05-07_00 Poynter Institute ethics,values,poynter.org,geisler,great,bosses,leadership,management 198 false Great bosses build integrity into the workplace culture. How do you know you've done it? In this podcast, the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler shares the key signs of a strong ethical culture. She also warns managers about 6 major ethics traps that can undermine that culture of ethics and values. The traps are common -- and dangerous. This podcast accompanies Jill's column on Poynter.org. Here's the link: http://bit.ly/c486G9 You can also see all of Jill's previous columns and podcasts at: poynter.org/whatgreatbossesknow Great bosses build integrity into the workplace culture. How do you know you've done it? In this ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-07-07T13_57_36-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-07-07T13_57_36-07_00 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:57:36 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-07-07T13_57_36-07_00 Poynter Institute great,bosses,geisler,poynter.org,leadership,rewards,management,jill 210 false Okay, we've discussed tough management challenges in recent podcasts. Now it's time for the good stuff. Let's look at 5 wonderful rewards that come with being a manager and why they are so important. But let's not stop there. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler will also ask you three important questions to make certain management is a good fit for you and you're the kind of person likely to become a great boss. There's a column that goes with this podcast, and you can find it at this address: http://bit.ly/a5sTSx You can also see all of Jill's "Great Boss" columns with their podcasts embedded at http://poynter.org/whatgreatbossesknow Okay, we've discussed tough management challenges in recent podcasts. Now it's time for the good ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-06-28T15_22_54-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-06-28T15_22_54-07_00 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:22:54 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-06-28T15_22_54-07_00 Poynter Institute challenges,management,poynter.org,geisler,hr,leadership,journalism 197 false What is it that sets some managers apart from others when it comes to conquering the vexing challenges that beset all bosses? In this podcast, the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler takes a closer look at the way employees assess their supervisors. She shares comments some staffers have made about bosses who saw them through times of change and pushed them out of their comfort zones -- and got applause from employees. This podcast accompanies Jill's column on Poynter.org: http://bit.ly/bA16cl You can see all of her columns at Poynter.org/whatgreatbossesknow What is it that sets some managers apart from others when it comes to conquering the vexing chall... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-06-21T17_37_23-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-06-21T17_37_23-07_00 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:37:23 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-06-21T17_37_23-07_00 Poynter Institute challenges,great,bosses,poynter.org,geisler,leadership,management,journalism 205 false Every manager faces the cold, hard realities of the job -- challenges that can determine whether they wash out -- or become great bosses. In this podcast, the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert, Jill Geisler, outlines 5 hard facts of management life and what supervisors can do to meet those tough challenges. This podcast accompanies her column on Poynter.org, which can be found at this link: http://bit.ly/bWjARs The column also has links to many other useful resources for managers. Every manager faces the cold, hard realities of the job -- challenges that can determine whether ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-06-15T18_57_40-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-06-15T18_57_40-07_00 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:57:40 +0000 2013-12-06 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-06-15T18_57_40-07_00 Poynter Institute great,bosses,geisler,poynter.org,leadership,collaboration,management 196 false It's great when employees share information, solve problems and work across old boundaries, right? But it isn't always easy. There are real barriers to collaboration in organizations. Bosses need to identify and remove them. In this podcast, the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler identifies barriers to collaboration and what great bosses do to break them down. This podcast accompanies Jill's column, with more information, on Poynter.org. http://bit.ly/cJLtpL It's great when employees share information, solve problems and work across old boundaries, right... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-06-01T05_43_40-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-06-01T05_43_40-07_00 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:43:40 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-06-01T05_43_40-07_00 Poynter Institute thinking,leadership,great,bosses,jill,geisler,management,poynter.org 180 false All bosses want their employees to make good decisions, but some actually train people NOT to think critically. Their overly controlling style causes people to shut down. Great bosses know the value of encouraging critical thinking skills -- which lead to greater creativity and options for success. In today's podcast, the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler describes critical thinking skills -- what they are, what they can accomplish, and six easy steps bosses can take to encourage critical thinking. She also shares what she believes is the most dangerous phrase employees can say to their bosses. This podcast accompanies Jill's column "What Great Bosses Know about Critical Thinking Skills" on Poynter's website. Click here to read: http://bit.ly/dBHPMN All bosses want their employees to make good decisions, but some actually train people NOT to thi... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-05-24T09_17_18-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-05-24T09_17_18-07_00 Mon, 24 May 2010 16:17:18 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-05-24T09_17_18-07_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,geisler,great,bosses,business,management,leadership,success 210 false Sad to say, there are employees who don't feel they can be "the real me" at work. They feel pressure to leave care and concern for families and friends or other important issues in their lives behind when they check in for work. As a boss, your job is to ensure quality and productivity -- and you're not a social worker. But great bosses have a knack for helping employees feel they can indeed be "the real me" and a success at work at the same time. What do those bosses do? And how do employees respond? The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler shares tips -- and comments from real employees about best and worst bosses. This podcast accompanies Jill's column on Poynter.org. Check it out: http://bit.ly/9DvEJ5 Sad to say, there are employees who don't feel they can be "the real me" at work. They feel press... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-05-16T17_44_25-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-05-16T17_44_25-07_00 Mon, 17 May 2010 00:44:25 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-05-16T17_44_25-07_00 Poynter Institute great,bosses,leadership,management,poynter.org,geisler,journalism,broadcast 189 false Planning is essential for success in the workplace -- but sometimes planners run afoul of their colleagues. In this podcast, The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler shares five situations in which planning proves essential -- and five dangers to those who do the planning. This podcast accompanies Jill's "Great Bosses" column on Poynter.org, which you can read by following this link: http://bit.ly/bGy4Bn Planning is essential for success in the workplace -- but sometimes planners run afoul of their c... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-05-11T05_37_44-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-05-11T05_37_44-07_00 Tue, 11 May 2010 12:37:44 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-05-11T05_37_44-07_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,geisler,journalism,management,bosses,great 183 false It's important for bosses to know that they're always on stage. People are watching them and trying to read meaning into their actions. But often, people read the wrong messages! So how do you turn being "always on" from a challenge to an advantage? The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler shares key opportunities for making certain the "always on" boss is sending precisely the message he or she intends. She also explains that bosses are "contagious" and the impact they have. This podcast accompanies Jill Geisler's Great Bosses column on Poynter.org http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=34&aid=183092 It's important for bosses to know that they're always on stage. People are watching them and tryi... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-05-02T16_14_18-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-05-02T16_14_18-07_00 Sun, 02 May 2010 23:14:18 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-05-02T16_14_18-07_00 Poynter Institute top-down,geisler,poynter.org,journalism,bosses,management,leadership 1139 false Top-down management, as a rule, kills motivation and morale. Employees are "bossed around" and don't have a voice in their work. That's why Great Bosses avoid the style -- except on rare and specific circumstances when it's actually the best course of action. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler shares 5 situations when managers SHOULD adopt a command-and-control, do-as-I-say style - and how they should follow up when they do. This podcast is a companion to Jill's column on Poynter.org: http://bit.ly/bOMpj2 Top-down management, as a rule, kills motivation and morale. Employees are "bossed around" and do... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-04-26T05_23_50-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-04-26T05_23_50-07_00 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:23:50 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-04-26T05_23_50-07_00 Poynter Institute bosses,poynter.org,geisler,great,journalism,leadership,management,business 195 false How do you know you're on the right track in your quest to become a great boss? You may get feedback from your bosses or employees, but as we know, feedback is often in short supply. So, I've developed a quick quiz that helps you evaluate yourself. There are ten questions -- plus one "bonus" question. AND: If you go to Poynter's website you can see a text version of the quiz. You might share it with your boss or staff members and compare your answers with theirs -- and your self-assessment can turn into a true opportunity for getting constructive feedback from others. Here's the link: http://bit.ly/3evLuI How do you know you're on the right track in your quest to become a great boss? You may get feedb... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-04-15T17_27_46-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-04-15T17_27_46-07_00 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:27:46 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-04-15T17_27_46-07_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,bosses,geisler,bad,leadership,management,business,journalism 199 false Life can be pretty miserable when you work for a truly bad boss. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert, Jill Geisler, offers four strategies for dealing with bad bosses: educate, escape, eliminate and exploit. Learn the specifics of each. And read Jill's column with more information on Poynter.org: http://bit.ly/9LEHsQ You can also download a complete collection of Great Bosses podcasts on iTunesU. Life can be pretty miserable when you work for a truly bad boss. The Poynter Institute's leadersh... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-04-08T16_09_06-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-04-08T16_09_06-07_00 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 23:09:06 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-04-08T16_09_06-07_00 Poynter Institute newspapers,success,poynter.org,geisler,great,bosses,leadership,management 192 false How do managers make certain they get credit for good work, not criticism for slimy self-promotion? The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler offers tips to help you let your light shine and not be misunderstood. Learn about face time, key networks and editors in today's podcast. For a look at Jill's "What Great Bosses Know about Staying on the Radar" column, just go to: http://bit.ly/aSebtE How do managers make certain they get credit for good work, not criticism for slimy self-promotio... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-04-03T12_20_44-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-04-03T12_20_44-07_00 Sat, 03 Apr 2010 19:20:44 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-04-03T12_20_44-07_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,great,bosses,geisler,journalism,leadership,management 180 false Every boss has a boss. The relationship you build with yours can be critical to your success. At Poynter Institute leadership and management programs, there's always some teaching on "Managing the Boss" -- that's how important it is. In this podcast, Poynter's leadership expert Jill Geisler shares tips and also looks at how to handle things when you have multiple bosses. You can read Jill's column with more information on the Poynter.org site: http://bit.ly/8m3LiG And -- here's a link to all of her columns and podcasts, organized by topic: http://bit.ly/a2eycd Every boss has a boss. The relationship you build with yours can be critical to your success. At ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-03-28T19_22_51-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-03-28T19_22_51-07_00 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 02:22:51 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-03-28T19_22_51-07_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,leadership,geisler,bosses,fun,work,management,journalism 240 false The economy's tight, people are being asked to do more with less -- can you think of any better reasons why great bosses do all they can to make sure people still have fun at work? There are good business reasons to make certain healthy laughter is part of the daily routine. If you're a boss who wants to lighten things up at work, the Poynter Institute's Jill Geisler has five tips for you. She also tells you how she put all five tips to good use to build an event one of her employees called "the best meeting he ever attended." This podcast accompanies a column with much more information on the Poynter.org website. Here's a link: http://bit.ly/agIqf0 The economy's tight, people are being asked to do more with less -- can you think of any better r... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-03-22T07_50_40-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-03-22T07_50_40-07_00 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:50:40 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-03-22T07_50_40-07_00 Poynter Institute communication,powerful,poynter.org,geisler,management,leadership,journalism,lessons 194 false Managers communicate constantly -- or at least they should. But quantity of communication isn't enough. Quality is important -- to inform instead of misinform, to inspire as well as educate. In today's podcast, the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler shares tips for powerful communication - and a tale about how one particular communication tool helped her manage change. This podcast accompanies her Great Bosses column on Poynter.org. Here's a link to it: http://bit.ly/dtxdc2 Managers communicate constantly -- or at least they should. But quantity of communication isn't e... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-03-15T22_02_38-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-03-15T22_02_38-07_00 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:02:38 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-03-15T22_02_38-07_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,geisler,team,silo,bosses,management,leadership 180 false Managers work hard to build successful teams. But what happens when the team becomes so turf-protective that it is actually a silo? The Poynter Institute's leadership expert Jill Geisler looks at the danger that silos pose to an organization, how leadership makes all the difference, and what you can do if you are asked to turn a silo back into a healthy team. This podcast accompanies Jill's column about silos on Poynter's website: http://bit.ly/BWOjO Managers work hard to build successful teams. But what happens when the team becomes so turf-pro... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-03-09T18_52_26-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-03-09T18_52_26-08_00 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:52:26 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-03-09T18_52_26-08_00 Poynter Institute 50,poynter.org,geisler,bosses,management,leadership,great,journalism 330 false There are more than 50 things great bosses know -- but in this podcast, the Poynter Institute's leadership expert Jill Geisler takes a quick look back at key points in this series to date. She invites listeners to check out a special page on Poynter's website: http://bit.ly/cMRgvW On that page, the first 50 "Great Boss" columns are grouped into categories, so managers can bookmark the page for future reference, or e-mail the collection to others. Jill Geisler invites listeners to send her their feedback and their requests for future podcast and column topics. She's jgeisler@poynter.org or @JillGeisler on Twitter. There are more than 50 things great bosses know -- but in this podcast, the Poynter Institute's l... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-03-05T06_45_54-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-03-05T06_45_54-08_00 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:45:54 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-03-05T06_45_54-08_00 Poynter Institute leadership,geisler,poynter.org,institute,newspapers,management,bosses 180 false To mark the 50th in this "Great Boss" series, the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler looks at the highest form of leadership and what it takes to achieve it. She points out that not all managers are leaders and not all leaders are managers, and by asking a series of questions, lets you determine if you are the leader you hope to be. Jill's column on Poynter.org offers more resources: http://bit.ly/dxPgsa If you have topics you'd like Jill to focus on in the next 50 columns and podcasts, feel free to send her your thoughts: jgeisler@poynter.org To mark the 50th in this "Great Boss" series, the Poynter Institute's leadership and management e... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-03-01T11_28_41-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-03-01T11_28_41-08_00 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:28:41 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-03-01T11_28_41-08_00 Poynter Institute tough,conversation,poynter.org,geisler,institute,journalism,leadership,management,bosses 180 false Difficult conversations are a key part of a manager's responsibilities, and yet few managers have had formal training in how to do them well. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler offers practical tips on planning, focus, followup and dealing with emotion. You can read a companion "Great Bosses" column with more information on Poynter's website: http://bit.ly/dimWaJ You can also take Jill's free online course "Dealing with Difficult Conversations" at Poynter's NewsU website: newsu.org Difficult conversations are a key part of a manager's responsibilities, and yet few managers have... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-02-20T17_54_47-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-02-20T17_54_47-08_00 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 01:54:47 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-02-20T17_54_47-08_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,geisler,institute,bosses,management,trust,leadership 180 false Trust doesn't happen by accident. We earn it as individuals and great bosses build it into the culture of the workplace. In this podcast, the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler takes a look at personal and organizational trust and how both are cultivated. If you follow this link to her "Great Bosses" column on Poynter's website, Jill provides a Trust Inventory that managers can use to discuss trust in the workplace with staff. http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=34&aid=178226 Trust doesn't happen by accident. We earn it as individuals and great bosses build it into the cu... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-02-16T06_14_45-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-02-16T06_14_45-08_00 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:14:45 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-02-16T06_14_45-08_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,geisler,bosses,motivation,leadership,management,journalism 180 false Every manager wants a motivated staff. Great bosses understand what motivates people -- and that the most powerful motivation comes from within. So how does a boss unleash that motivation? The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler offers ten insights that will help managers to truly improve the motivation on their staffs. She also explains the difference between motivation and manipulation. This podcast is a companion to the "Great Bosses" column Jill writes for Poynter Online. Here's a link: http://bit.ly/cEawi9 Every manager wants a motivated staff. Great bosses understand what motivates people -- and that ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-02-10T11_48_39-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-02-10T11_48_39-08_00 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:48:39 +0000 2019-03-06 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-02-10T11_48_39-08_00 Poynter Institute meetings,poynter.org,bosses,great,leadership,poynter,geisler 179 false People love to complain about meetings -- but each person may have his or her own reason for finding them a waste of time. Great bosses understand how to manage meetings to make them efficient and effective. Jill Geisler, who heads the leadership and management programs at the Poynter Institute, offers a checklist of 8 questions to help you evaluate your meetings. She also shares what she believes to be the one thing you should make certain to do to make any meeting have greater impact. This podcast accompanies a column and the written checklist on Poynter's website: http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=34&aid=177563 People love to complain about meetings -- but each person may have his or her own reason for find... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-02-08T10_59_08-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-02-08T10_59_08-08_00 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:59:08 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-02-08T10_59_08-08_00 Poynter Institute surprises,poynter.org,leadership,bosses,geisler,journalism,management,newspapers 180 false Managers often say that smart employees know their bosses want "no surprises", meaning that the boss doesn't get blindsided by bad news employees knew but didn't share. Still, it happens all the time, and not necessarily because the employee was trying to hide something. Sadly, bosses may send out signals that discourage people from being candid with them. How do you know if you are sending those signals? The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler shares a series of questions to ask yourself and your staff. This podcast accompanies a Great Bosses column on the Poynter website, which you can read here: http://bit.ly/c6sFUq Managers often say that smart employees know their bosses want "no surprises", meaning that the b... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-02-01T12_25_17-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-02-01T12_25_17-08_00 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:25:17 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-02-01T12_25_17-08_00 Poynter Institute leadership,poynter.org,geisler,bosses,talk,trouble 184 false In today's podcast, the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler identifies some very common ways bosses get into trouble with their words. She offers advice on eight scenarios. This podcast accompanies a column with additional information on the Poynter website. Here's a link: http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=34&aid=177017 In today's podcast, the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler identif... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-01-25T20_17_03-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-01-25T20_17_03-08_00 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:17:03 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-01-25T20_17_03-08_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,geisler,eq,emotional,intelligence,journalism,management,leadership 180 false It's not enough to be a boss who's an expert on your product. You have to understand how to get the best out of people -- and you can't do that without emotional intelligence. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler talks about what emotional intelligence looks like in the workplace, why it matters, and how to improve yours. For more information, you can read her column "What Great Bosses Know about Emotional Intelligence" on Poynter's website here: http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=34&aid=176576 It's not enough to be a boss who's an expert on your product. You have to understand how to get ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-01-21T06_28_48-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-01-21T06_28_48-08_00 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:28:48 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-01-21T06_28_48-08_00 Poynter Institute learning,education,degree,poynter.org,leadership,management,&,marketing,journalism,bosses,geisler 180 false The best leaders are continuous learners. But how do you find the time and what do you choose to learn? The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler offers tips to help managers make the best use of their learning time and some personal insights for those who want to pursue a graduate degree while working. The best leaders are continuous learners. But how do you find the time and what do you choose to ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-01-15T07_09_31-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-01-15T07_09_31-08_00 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:09:31 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-01-15T07_09_31-08_00 Poynter Institute systems,poynter.org,leadership,management,journalism,bosses,geisler 180 false You can be a great boss with great employees -- but still not succeed if your systems for getting things done are flawed. That's why the Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler believes leaders need to do "systems checks" -- examining and updating the technical and human processes in organizations. In this podcast, she offers a way to get started -- with a look at four systems you can check right away. And for more, check out her column on Poynter.org: http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=34&aid=175886 You can be a great boss with great employees -- but still not succeed if your systems for getting... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-01-11T12_55_42-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-01-11T12_55_42-08_00 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:55:42 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-01-11T12_55_42-08_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,leadership,management,strategic,geisler,journalism 180 false A key to growing as a leader and helping your team succeed is understanding that managing today's workload isn't enough. It may be tempting to get totally involved in putting out today's fires, but unless bosses understand and communicate strategy, they're limiting their chances of success. There are six things you can do to become a strategic leader, no matter what level you occupy in the organization, and the Poynter Institute's Jill Geisler shares the six -- and some helpful advice. Here's a link to her column, with more information, on Poynter.org: http://bit.ly/8XPHUP If you haven't seen the website, it is a wonderful free resource on leadership, writing, photojournalism and ethics. A key to growing as a leader and helping your team succeed is understanding that managing today's... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-01-07T10_35_25-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-01-07T10_35_25-08_00 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:35:25 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-01-07T10_35_25-08_00 Poynter Institute business,feedback,poynter.org,leadership,journalism,management,geisler,bosses 180 false Doubling the amount of feedback you currently give employees is a great way to build their performance as well as yours as a leader. But you have to have a system for doing it, which involves custom-tailoring it for each employee. It's not as time consuming as it sounds, once you learn to wear what the Poynter Institute's leadership expert Jill Geisler calls "feedback glasses." Doubling the amount of feedback you currently give employees is a great way to build their perfor... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2010-01-04T10_54_41-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-01-04T10_54_41-08_00 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:54:41 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2010-01-04T10_54_41-08_00 Poynter Institute resolution,poynter.org,geisler,journalism,leadership,management,newspapers,bosses,broadcast 180 false Five resolutions for the New Year can help you become a great boss. They involve the way you lead people, manage yourself, and analyze your work and workflow. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert, Jill Geisler explains the five key things, and offers advice on how to make your resolutions stick. Five resolutions for the New Year can help you become a great boss. They involve the way you lead... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-12-28T07_38_31-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-12-28T07_38_31-08_00 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:38:31 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-12-28T07_38_31-08_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,leadership,management,bosses,geisler,best,practices,newspapers 180 false "Best Practices" are the kind of boss behaviors that employees applaud. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler collects examples of them. She's read thousands of feedback reports that employees provide the managers in her seminars, so she knows what constitutes "best." In today's podcast, she shares some of the most impressive comments about bosses -- and the trends she has seen in the past year. "Best Practices" are the kind of boss behaviors that employees applaud. The Poynter Institute's l... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-12-23T10_27_51-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-12-23T10_27_51-08_00 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:27:51 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-12-23T10_27_51-08_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,management,geisler,journalism,malcontent,leadership 174 false Malcontents can bring down the performance of an entire team. It's the manager's challenge to find out if they are chronic Grinches or good employees with grievances -- and to address their behaviors. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler talks about tackling behaviors first rather than attitudes - the how and the why. Malcontents can bring down the performance of an entire team. It's the manager's challenge to fin... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-12-14T11_20_46-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-12-14T11_20_46-08_00 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:20:46 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-12-14T11_20_46-08_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,geisler,leadership,management,time,great,institute,newspapers,journalism,broadcast 190 false Time management is much easier for supervisors when their bosses are in on the plan. Many middle managers tell me their struggles to get control of their time are exacerbated by some of the actions of their bosses. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler shares a series of tips for bosses who want to help, not hinder time management. Time management is much easier for supervisors when their bosses are in on the plan. Many middle ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-12-10T14_30_37-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-12-10T14_30_37-08_00 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:30:37 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-12-10T14_30_37-08_00 Poynter Institute new,poynter.org,journalism,leadership,bosses,geisler,management 180 false Tips for rookie managers are important -- because many of them never had management training before or even after their promotions. In a Poynter Institute seminar for new managers, the group shared a list of top tips, and seminar leader Jill Geisler summarizes them in this podcast. Tips for rookie managers are important -- because many of them never had management training befo... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-12-07T13_03_25-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-12-07T13_03_25-08_00 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:03:25 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-12-07T13_03_25-08_00 Poynter Institute incentives,poynter.org,management,leadership,bosses,geisler,journalism 180 false Incentives are the way we let our best people know we value them. But what's a boss to do when the economy puts the squeeze on pay, perks and promotions? The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler looks at 8 approaches to successful incentives, even in tight times. She also offers advice to make certain the incentives don't backfire. Incentives are the way we let our best people know we value them. But what's a boss to do when th... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-12-03T08_15_30-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-12-03T08_15_30-08_00 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:15:30 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-12-03T08_15_30-08_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,geisler,bosses,new,management,leadership,lessons 180 false Brand new managers often step into the role of boss with little or no management training. As a result, they learn from trial and error. To minimize those errors, the Poynter Insitute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler looks at the five most common errors new managers make and how to avoid them. She also takes on the challenge of "imposter syndrome" that bedevils both new and experience managers. Brand new managers often step into the role of boss with little or no management training. As a r... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-11-30T11_38_20-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-11-30T11_38_20-08_00 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:38:20 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-11-30T11_38_20-08_00 Poynter Institute time,priorities,no,poynter.org,geisler,leadership,management,journalism,bosses 180 false Saying "no" to requests -- assignments, tasks, favors, can be tricky for managers. Lacking an effective strategy for saying "no," they too often take on work they shouldn't be doing and they lose control of their time and priorities. The Poynter Institutes leadership and management expert Jill Geisler shares a strategy for saying "no" and why "maybe" isn't a good option. Saying "no" to requests -- assignments, tasks, favors, can be tricky for managers. Lacking an eff... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-11-23T14_19_36-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-11-23T14_19_36-08_00 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:19:36 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-11-23T14_19_36-08_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,geisler,bosses,leadership,thanks,journalism,management,broadcast 217 false Thanks from a boss, when it is sincere and specific, is very powerful. Some bosses simply don't use that power, for reasons Poynter's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler notes in her column on Poynter.org. In this podcast, she shares a personal story of thanks she wrote to 100 staffers when she left her newsroom to join Poynter -- and hopes that you'll share your gratitude with your team this Thanksgiving week. Thanks from a boss, when it is sincere and specific, is very powerful. Some bosses simply don't u... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-11-19T12_03_42-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-11-19T12_03_42-08_00 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:03:42 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-11-19T12_03_42-08_00 Poynter Institute glowinski,poynter.org,leadership,introvert,geisler,bosses,journalism,management 180 false Quiet leaders are often introverts. When I recently wrote about introverts and extroverts for my SuperVision column on Poynter.org, an introverted editor offered to add her tips for others like her, who may be more quiet than their extroverted colleagues, but have plenty to say. In today's "Great Bosses" podcast, I add more tips for introverted managers. Hope you enjoy. Jill Geisler Group Leader, Leadership and Management programs The Poynter Institute. Quiet leaders are often introverts. When I recently wrote about introverts and extroverts for my... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-11-16T10_37_59-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-11-16T10_37_59-08_00 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:37:59 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-11-16T10_37_59-08_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,know,leadership,geisler,management,morale,institute,journalism,bosses 180 false Morale can take a beating in tough times, but great bosses know that while no one wants a salary cut, money isn't the only driver of morale. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler shares ten tips for building morale, even when budgets and staffing are tight. She talks candidly about whether bosses can ever make everyone happy. Morale can take a beating in tough times, but great bosses know that while no one wants a salary ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-11-12T06_54_14-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-11-12T06_54_14-08_00 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:54:14 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-11-12T06_54_14-08_00 Poynter Institute new,teams,poynter.org,leadership,geisler,management,journalism,bosses 180 false Leading a new team is tricky. Great bosses know they need to make a strong and positive impression right from the start and avoid the mistakes that can undermine their credibility. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler shares key do's and don't for managers taking over new teams. Leading a new team is tricky. Great bosses know they need to make a strong and positive impressio... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-11-09T11_29_32-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-11-09T11_29_32-08_00 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:29:32 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-11-09T11_29_32-08_00 Poynter Institute success,poynter.org,management,leadership,bosses,great,geisler,journalism 179 false Success as an employee meant being a top performer. When employees move into management, the definition of success changes. Now it is all about helping others succeed - and that can be a challenging transition. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler shares insights into how great bosses define their own success. Success as an employee meant being a top performer. When employees move into management, the def... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-11-05T10_00_15-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-11-05T10_00_15-08_00 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:00:15 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-11-05T10_00_15-08_00 Poynter Institute public,speaking,poynter.org,leadership,journalism,broadcast,geisler,management 240 false Public speaking comes with the territory for leaders and managers, but not everyone is comfortable facing an audience. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler draws on her background in broadcast journalism and her teaching experience to offer six helpful public speaking tips. You can read the text of this podcast on Poynter.org -- to see how she demonstrates the tips through her delivery on this recording. Public speaking comes with the territory for leaders and managers, but not everyone is comfortabl... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-11-03T02_04_25-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-11-03T02_04_25-08_00 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:04:25 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-11-03T02_04_25-08_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,geisler,bosses,great,journalism,leadership,favorites,newspapers,management 180 false Playing favorites isn't a bad thing -- provided bosses do it for the right reasons and share those reasons with the staff. Employees deserve to know how their colleagues earn plum assignments, schedules or perks. When they don't, they assume the wrong reasons. And there are plenty of wrong reasons for playing favorites. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler gives advice and warnings about the art of playing favorites. Playing favorites isn't a bad thing -- provided bosses do it for the right reasons and share thos... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-10-29T08_58_19-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-10-29T08_58_19-07_00 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:58:19 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-10-29T08_58_19-07_00 Poynter Institute micromanager,poynter.org,geisler,institute,journalism,management,leadership,bosses 179 false Micromanagers aren't popular. But there are a variety of reasons why they behave as they do - ranging from fear to guilt to control-freakness -- to having a staff that isn't skills-ready for more independence. In tough economic times, it is tempting for even good bosses to micromanage for results. But there's a real danger involved. Poynter's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler explains. Micromanagers aren't popular. But there are a variety of reasons why they behave as they do - ra... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-10-26T08_32_36-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-10-26T08_32_36-07_00 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:32:36 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-10-26T08_32_36-07_00 Poynter Institute extrovert,poynter.org,geisler,management,journalism,leadership,media 180 false Extroverts are energized by the connections they make with people. They think by talking. That might be helpful to some facets of the work of managers -- but being an extrovert can pose challenges. Great bosses understand how to get the best out of extroverts and minimize the worst aspects. And they know their own type well enough to be self-managing as well. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler explains, and shares some true confessions about her "extrovert mistakes." Extroverts are energized by the connections they make with people. They think by talking. That m... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-10-22T11_13_57-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-10-22T11_13_57-07_00 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:13:57 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-10-22T11_13_57-07_00 Poynter Institute introverts,introversion,leadership,poynter.org,geisler,journalism,management,institute 180 false Introverts aren't shy or antisocial, so why do some people assume that about them? Great bosses (who may be introverts themselves) know how exactly how to get the best from the introverts on their staff. The Poynter Institute's leadership expert Jill Geisler shares ten things great bosses should know about introverts. Introverts aren't shy or antisocial, so why do some people assume that about them? Great bosses ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-10-19T09_42_09-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-10-19T09_42_09-07_00 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:42:09 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-10-19T09_42_09-07_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,geisler,bosses,calm,crisis,storm,journalism,management,leadership 179 false Calm in the storm: it is the gift leaders share with their teams. It helps people do their best work, even when the stakes and high and the pressure is intense. Great bosses understand that their mood and tone are contagious. Unfortunately, many bosses spread anxiety and confusion during crisis because they don't value or haven't chosen to be calm in a crisis. Want to build that skill? The Poynter Institute's leadership expert Jill Geisler shares some tips. Calm in the storm: it is the gift leaders share with their teams. It helps people do their best ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-10-12T07_01_26-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-10-12T07_01_26-07_00 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:01:26 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-10-12T07_01_26-07_00 Poynter Institute leadership,poynter.org,geisler,management,coaching 180 false Coaching, when done right, helps employees grow their skills. Why, then, do so many bosses just fix things rather than coach people? The Poynter Institute's leadership expert Jill Geisler believes it is because most bosses were promoted for their craft skills -- and few received any training in coaching. But they can learn how to stop fixing and start coaching, making things better for everyone. Coaching, when done right, helps employees grow their skills. Why, then, do so many bosses just f... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-10-07T08_58_00-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-10-07T08_58_00-07_00 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:58:00 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-10-07T08_58_00-07_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,leadership,management,bosses,geisler,mediocrity 176 false Mediocrity is a challenge for bosses. In the fattest of times, managers might let lackluster performance slide, but in tough times every team member needs to pull his or her weight -- and then some. So, how do great bosses help people move up from mediocrity? The Poynter Institute's Jill Geisler shares tips. Mediocrity is a challenge for bosses. In the fattest of times, managers might let lackluster per... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-10-05T03_11_19-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-10-05T03_11_19-07_00 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:11:19 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-10-05T03_11_19-07_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,leadership,geisler,management,listening,journalism,bosses 180 false Listening is an important but often elusive skill of bosses. They're busy and multitasking and often fail to give employees their full attention. But multi-taskers aren't the only lousy listeners. The Poynter Institute's leadership expert Jill Geisler identifies nine more and hopes you don't see yourself in this crowd. Listening is an important but often elusive skill of bosses. They're busy and multitasking and o... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-10-01T07_49_40-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-10-01T07_49_40-07_00 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:49:40 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-10-01T07_49_40-07_00 Poynter Institute "evil,twin",poynter.org,geisler,leadership,management,journalism,bosses 179 false "Evil Twins" cause a good deal of trouble for bosses. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler believes most bosses have an Evil Twin. She developed her Evil Twin theory after seeing feedback on hundreds of managers that demonstrated a disconnect between the boss and the staff's perception of a boss's actions. For example: good managers who view themselves as "not asking anything of you that I wouldn't do myself" can be seen by their staff as their Evil Twin, the "Micromanager". So how do we control those Evil Twins? Jill shares advice in this podcast. "Evil Twins" cause a good deal of trouble for bosses. The Poynter Institute's leadership and ma... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-09-28T13_02_28-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-09-28T13_02_28-07_00 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:02:28 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-09-28T13_02_28-07_00 Poynter Institute leadership,geisler,poynter.org,bosses,management,feedback,praise 179 false Feedback is something employees crave and bosses should provide. Why is it that bosses overestimate the quality and quantity of the positive feedback they provide? The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler offers some insights into why the gap exists and what bosses can do about it. Feedback is something employees crave and bosses should provide. Why is it that bosses overestim... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-09-23T11_09_29-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-09-23T11_09_29-07_00 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:09:29 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-09-23T11_09_29-07_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,geisler,leadership,praise,management,journalism,bosses 180 false Praise can be powerful but it can also present pitfalls. Great bosses know why, when and how to praise so it provides motivation, not manipulation. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler shares six ways to effective praise. Praise can be powerful but it can also present pitfalls. Great bosses know why, when and how to ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-09-21T07_47_11-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-09-21T07_47_11-07_00 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:47:11 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-09-21T07_47_11-07_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,geisler,mistakes,management,&,marketing,leadership,journalism,bosses 179 false Mistakes are a manager's enemy. But many bosses take such a heavy-handed approach to mistakes that they cause additional problems. Have you ever been told you overreact to mistakes? The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler takes a look at two reasons bosses overreact and some better approaches to minimizing mistakes. Mistakes are a manager's enemy. But many bosses take such a heavy-handed approach to mistakes th... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-09-16T12_27_27-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-09-16T12_27_27-07_00 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:27:27 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-09-16T12_27_27-07_00 Poynter Institute leadership,poynter.org,geisler,journalism,management,e-mail 179 false Missteps with e-mail can undermine a boss's effectiveness. Great bosses know that e-mail can cause needless work, hard feelings and misunderstandings. They know how to avoid its pitfalls and leverage its strengths. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler shares a simple, practical step managers can take to make their e-mails more effective. Missteps with e-mail can undermine a boss's effectiveness. Great bosses know that e-mail can cau... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-09-11T14_24_12-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-09-11T14_24_12-07_00 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:24:12 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-09-11T14_24_12-07_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,geisler,influence,power,leadership,management,&,marketing,journalism 180 false Power comes with the territory for managers. But great bosses know that power has its limits and it is influence that can really get things done. Influential people are found at all levels of the organization. Do you have influence? The Poynter Institute's Leadership and Management Group Leader, Jill Geisler, gives you a quiz. Power comes with the territory for managers. But great bosses know that power has its limits and... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-09-09T07_39_27-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-09-09T07_39_27-07_00 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:39:27 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-09-09T07_39_27-07_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,geisler,work-life,balance,harmony,journalism,management,&,marketing,leadership 180 false Work-life balance is a term we often use to talk about finding happiness in our careers and home lives. Great bosses know that balance rarely exists, but they can help employees find work-life harmony. In this podcast, The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler shares the story of how one prominent leader made harmony a priority for his hard working staff and how it paid off. Work-life balance is a term we often use to talk about finding happiness in our careers and home ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-09-04T11_41_09-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-09-04T11_41_09-07_00 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:41:09 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-09-04T11_41_09-07_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,geisler,delegation,leadership,journalism,bosses,management 182 false Delegating doesn't always come easy to managers. Even really good ones struggle with sending work away -- or sharing it with others. Today, The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler shares four barriers to delegation - and how to get around them. Delegating doesn't always come easy to managers. Even really good ones struggle with sending wor... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-09-02T08_43_55-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-09-02T08_43_55-07_00 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:43:55 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-09-02T08_43_55-07_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,leadership,management,&,marketing,geisler,venting 179 false Venting -- letting off steam when a boss, colleague or employee lets you down -- is something managers need to do keep their sanity. But done poorly, it is likely to do more harm than good. Poynter's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler believes every manager needs a "Safe Venting Zone." She describes what it is, who's there -- and why venting to staff is tempting but unwise. Venting -- letting off steam when a boss, colleague or employee lets you down -- is something man... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-08-31T03_09_58-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-08-31T03_09_58-07_00 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:09:58 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-08-31T03_09_58-07_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,geisler,leadership,bosses,management,&,marketing,media 180 false Opening lines are more powerful than you think. Great bosses know that that first words they say can set the tone for an entire interaction. Today, Poynter's leadership expert Jill Geisler talks about the first thing a boss says, why it is so important when the boss is coaching, and how she proves that through a teaching exercise. Opening lines are more powerful than you think. Great bosses know that that first words they say ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-08-28T10_51_11-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-08-28T10_51_11-07_00 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:51:11 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-08-28T10_51_11-07_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,geisler,leadership,journalism,management,compromise 180 false Compromise isn't always the best approach to negotiation or conflict resolution. Great bosses - and colleagues - know which approaches work best in various situations. They also recognize their own "default" style and when they need to work around it. Poynter's leadership expert Jill Geisler explains. Compromise isn't always the best approach to negotiation or conflict resolution. Great bosses - ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-08-27T15_12_35-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-08-27T15_12_35-07_00 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:12:35 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-08-27T15_12_35-07_00 Poynter Institute leadership,poynter.org,geisler,journalism,bosses 180 false Negotiation was Senator Kennedy's forte - even his opponents praised his skills. In this podcast, Poynter's leadership expert Jill Geisler talks about what skills he mastered and why they matter. Negotiation was Senator Kennedy's forte - even his opponents praised his skills. In this podcast... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-08-24T12_27_43-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-08-24T12_27_43-07_00 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:27:43 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-08-24T12_27_43-07_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,geisler,management,leadership,journalism,bosses 180 false Bosses lose trust by committing three key sins. We talk about what they are. But we'll also look at why managers who'd never dream of doing those things can nonetheless be found guilty by their employees. Poynter's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler shares insights. Bosses lose trust by committing three key sins. We talk about what they are. But we'll also look... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-08-21T10_01_47-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-08-21T10_01_47-07_00 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:01:47 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-08-21T10_01_47-07_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,geisler,bosses,management,journalism,leadership 180 false There are moments in any boss-employee relationship that the staff member will never forget. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler shares three things great bosses do that make a permanent, positive impression on their team members. There are moments in any boss-employee relationship that the staff member will never forget. The ... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-08-19T10_53_28-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-08-19T10_53_28-07_00 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:53:28 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-08-19T10_53_28-07_00 Poynter Institute poynter.org,leadership,management,geisler,bosses,geny,journalism,media 185 false The annual "Mindset List" produced by Beloit College does more than prep professors about the incoming freshman class. It can provide insights to managers that can help them communicate and motivate their youngest employees. The Poynter Insitute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler uses the 2013 Mindset List as the starting point to share what great bosses know about managing their junior staff. The annual "Mindset List" produced by Beloit College does more than prep professors about the inc... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-08-17T10_50_59-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-08-17T10_50_59-07_00 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:50:59 +0000 2019-03-06 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-08-17T10_50_59-07_00 Poynter Institute leadership,poynter.org,geisler,bosses,institute,newspapers,management,great 175 false "Empty Desk Syndrome" happens in the wake of buyouts and layoffs. Great bosses know that those desks may become lingering symbols of sadness - and they know what to do about it. The Poynter Institute's leadership and management expert Jill Geisler explains how empty desks present an opportunity to lead. "Empty Desk Syndrome" happens in the wake of buyouts and layoffs. Great bosses know that those de... https://poynter.podomatic.com/entry/2009-08-14T13_39_09-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-08-14T13_39_09-07_00 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:39:09 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/poynter/episodes/2009-08-14T13_39_09-07_00 Poynter Institute geisler,poynter.org,broadcast,journalism,bosses,podcast 123 false Starting Monday - a change in this podcast. It becomes "What Great Bosses Know." Poynter's Jill Geisler returns to her first love, leadership and management. As head of that group at the Poynter Institute, she knows the need for good advice in these changing times. She plans to podcast useful advice on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Her goal is to make this podcast useful not just for managers in journalism - but for bosses everywhere. Starting Monday - a change in this podcast. It becomes "What Great Bosses Know." Poynter's Jill ...