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Speak Up! ... 'You should fire him' ... What Next?
In our workshops I will discuss with participants how, despite planning out what you are going to say beforehand, often when the 'action'...
Mar 10, 20215 min read


I Can't Work With You When You're Like This ...
In my corporate workshops I often talk to participants about taking early proactive management action when they first notice an issue...
Feb 26, 20214 min read


This Is Why The Feedback Sandwich Is A S**t Sandwich
In my corporate workshops I often talk about the limitations of the popular feedback model the 'feedback sandwich'. In this article...
Feb 5, 20216 min read


A Viking, a Construction Worker and a Graduate walk into a bar ....
Both in our corporate workshops and our recently published book 'I Need To F***ing Talk To You - The Art Of Navigating Difficult...
Jan 15, 20214 min read


Are People Really 'Unmanageable'?
Both in our corporate workshops and our recently published book 'I Need To F***ing Talk To You - The Art Of Navigating Difficult...
Dec 14, 20204 min read


Can You Create High Performing Teams If Everyone Is Working Remotely?
For many managers the reality of managing a disparate group of people, who are used to working in close proximity but now work remotely,...
Dec 8, 20202 min read


The Manager's Bermuda Triangle
Hi there!! Russell Stratton, president and leadership champion with Bluegem Learning. I work with organizations just like yours to help...
Apr 2, 20193 min read


Influencing Strategies for Managers & Employees
I'm Russell Stratton, President and Leadership Champion with Bluegem Learning. I work with organizations just like yours to help managers...
Mar 25, 20194 min read


Eat or Be Eaten: Know the Political Landscape in your Organization?
Hi there. Russell Stratton, President and Leadership Champion with Bluegem Learning. I work with organizations just like yours to help...
Mar 19, 20193 min read


Effective Leadership When You're Stuck In The Middle
“Why can’t I just tell the bastards what to do?” asked the Commander squinting at the diagram in front of him. He adjusted his cap to...
Mar 15, 201911 min read


Three Contenders for The WORST Boss EVER
Hi there. Russell Stratton, president of Leadership Champion with Bluegem Learning. Over the last 25 years I've worked with a range of...
Mar 5, 20193 min read


How To Manage Your Boss in Four Simple Steps
Hi there, Russell Stratton, President and Leadership Champion with Bluegem Learning. For the last 25 years I've worked with organizations...
Feb 25, 20193 min read


The 7 Warning Signs of a BAD Boss
Hi there. Russell Stratton, President and Leadership Champion with Bluegem Learning. For the last 25 years I've worked with organizations...
Feb 22, 20193 min read


The Survivors Guide To Managing Your Boss
People don’t leave their job - they leave their boss. The business relationship you have with your immediate manager, your boss, is one...
Feb 15, 20196 min read


Tips for Communicating Change Pt 2
Transcript: Hi there, Russell Stratton, President and Leadership Champion with Bluegem Learning. I work with organizations just like...
Jan 22, 20192 min read


Tips for Communicating Change Pt 1
Transcript: Hi there. Russell Stratton, President and Leadership Champion with Bluegem Learning. I work with organizations just like...
Jan 11, 20193 min read


Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes Managers Make
Hi there. Russell Stratton, President and Leadership Champion with Bluegem Learning. I work with organizations just like yours to help...
Jan 2, 20193 min read


Are you spending enough money on leadership development? Consider these 4 reasons why you should be
The American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) estimates that organizations in the United States spend more than $165 billion on...
Nov 23, 20183 min read


What lessons can we learn in business from the world of professional sports?
Transcript: Hi there. Russell Stratton, President and Leadership Champion with Bluegem Learning. I work with organizations just like...
Nov 12, 20184 min read


Learn from Kodak film, take a snapshot of where you are
Guest blogger Ken Cameron talks about the lessons learnt from Kodak film. Picking The Right Transition Strategy In The First 100 Days Is...
Nov 9, 20184 min read
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