Looking to hone your management technique for a more productive workplace and more satisfied employees? Make "no more Mr. Nice Guy" your mantra.
"Who are they kidding? The best managers are not MEAN. The best managers are not jerks. They are trusted by their staff and are considered to be open, responsive, supportive, encouraging, fair and all those other adjectives. MEAN is the opposite. Perhaps, this works in some cultures - I'm just not sure where! - Barry"
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