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This month's articles....

The Three Essential Skills of All Good Managers
Hundreds of articles, books, and other verbiage have been written about the many skills needed to be or become a successful manager. Most are both valid and valuable. However, newer managers—and even some experienced ones—become confused or intimidated by the “tools” that seem to be required....read full article

All Managers Must Have Selling Skills
Some of the most successful managers began their entry-level careers in sales and marketing. They appeared to understand the critical need for sales skills in all areas of management long before they had the opportunity to manage.....read full article

Most Critical Managerial Trait in Bad Economies: Optimism
Managers, be they the newest to the most experienced, often enter “bunker mode” during bad economies and recessions. Sometimes paralyzed by fear—for their personal professional or company survival—managers seem frozen and unable to make creative decisions.....read full article

Perseverance and Persistence Make Better Managers
Should you believe that in our “MTV,” instant-gratification world that perseverance and persistence have no value, just try to find some recognized experts over the millennia who agree with your position. You will quickly become frustrated, since few, if any, respected observers will support your argument.....read full article

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