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Recently, while cleaning up my bookmarks, I came across the Eight Habits of Highly Effective Google Managers list again.

You're busy, so just a quick refresher for you - the top five (and it's in order of importance) are:

• Be a good coach;
• Empower your team and don't micromanage;
• Express interest in employee's success and well-being;
• Be productive and results-oriented;
• Be a good communicator and listen to your team;

I love this list!

The top habit is be a good coach.

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What does that mean?

Luckily, I can tell you, because I have always had this list pinned to my wall (or in my teacher's planbook).

Here's what it says:

• Talk with your employees, not at them!
• Don't exaggerate situations or behaviour
• Talk about behaviour, not attitudes
• Aim not to assume stuff (seek first to understand)
• Follow up!
• Reward improvements.

I love this list too. I gaze at it frequently.

Be a good coach!