Dave Conrad
Post-Bulletin
United States
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Lead with empathy and understanding
Columnist Dave Conrad says compassion is a key component in being a good manager. → Read More
The 'hit and run' aspect of email communication
Columnist Dave Conrad says never rely upon email on extremely important issues unless you have no other options. → Read More
Earning your job every day is how you rise above tough times
Columnist Dave Conrad says all businesses need to make hard decisions from time to time, so don't be the one left hanging. → Read More
Manage your mistakes, and don't make excuses
Columnist Dave Conrad says taking responsibility for errors begins at the top. → Read More
Better questions bring better answers
Columnist Dave Conrad says getting the whole team involved brings forth questions that no one person can think up all alone. → Read More
From worker to manager can be a big leap for some employees
Columnist Dave Conrad says being a middle manager takes a unique set of skills, and those skills don't necessarily come from being a good worker. → Read More
Companies should maximize the talent of women
Columnist Dave Conrad says great ideas can come from anywhere, so companies need to recognize the inputs of women. → Read More
Take the sure job ... and keep an eye out for possibilities elsewhere
You need to take care of you. Beware of companies with leaders that don’t really care about the well-being of their employees and use a “chew them up, spit them out” mentality. → Read More
Avoid coming to an agreement too quickly
I believe Groupthink is one of the surest ways to stifle creativity. It is vital that you help your team steer clear of this trap and keep fresh ideas alive. It’s crucial that everyone knows it’s OK, and even encouraged, to challenge the status quo. → Read More
Company cultures can be improved
Columnist Dave Conrad says good culture is good for business. → Read More
Sexist behavior is sexual harassment
You are entitled to perform your work without sexist treatment, and there are good companies that will allow you to do so. → Read More
What we must see in our leaders
It takes time, energy, and emotional empathy to lead. → Read More
Get creators, analyzers and doers onboard with your ideas
Columnist Dave Conrad says the trick is to come up with proposals that get all three personalities excited, involved and working with each other. → Read More
When people are down about their work, it can start a bad spiral
Columnist Dave Conrad says being productive can help interrupt a negative spiral and turn it around. → Read More
Good managers do deserve a thank-you from employees
Columnist Dave Conrad issues a challenge to workers: Thank your boss for the work they do. → Read More
Team members can debate constructively
Columnist Dave Conrad says teams need clear goals, agreed-upon methods of operating, solid ground rules and leadership that keeps things on track. → Read More
Why should you be chosen for that new job?
Columnist Dave Conrad says if you don't strengthen your skills base, and learn to present yourself well, the jobs will just slip away. → Read More
Open minds are prepared for possibilities
Columnist Dave Conrad says that with work and diligence, every close-minded person can learn to be more objective and analytical. → Read More
What are the true employee motivators?
Columnist Dave Conrad says interesting work, being appreciated and informed, job security are more important that pay. → Read More
Budget cuts target the wrong things
Columnist Dave Conrad says it is a paradigm shift when companies transition from being low-cost sellers to innovative, quality-infused and “people first” organizations. And it takes time, solid thinking, strategic planning and driven leaders to pull it off. → Read More