Meryl Runion's Management Skill Training Blog on the Communication Challenges facing Managers and Supervisors in the workplace

 

June 16, 2008

I want to hear from you. ~ PowerPhrase

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When I was speaking at one of the more enlightened companies I’ve visited, I heard The Senior VP tell her managers,

  • I want to hear from you. If there’s a problem, I want to hear from you. If you need help, I want to hear from you. If I don’t hear from you, what do I need you for?

Many managers and executives send subtle and not-so-subtle messages that they don’t want to hear from their employees. Not this one.

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