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Liz Reyer

Columnist | Coach's Corner

Phone: 651-398-4765

Liz Reyer's Corner column, which advises executives, managers and workers on making positive changes, appears Mondays in the Star Tribune's Business Insider section.

Recent content from Liz Reyer

If you want more recognition, take credit for your ideas
Q I pride myself on having good ideas and doing good work quietly without a lot of flash. However, I'm getting tired of other people -- including my boss -- taking credit for my contributions. Suggestions?
Nov 8, 2009
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Nov 8, 2009
When firing someone, be calm and focus on your decision
Q I have an underperforming employee whom I'm going to have to fire. I hate this part of my job, and I'm second-guessing myself. How can I manage this situation, both for her sake and mine?
Nov 1, 2009
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Oct 25, 2009
Liz Reyer: Newly minted executive feeling uncertain in the job
Q In a move that surprised me, I was promoted to an executive level a while back. My performance reviews have been OK; however, other senior leaders have questioned whether I'm consistently operating at that level. I sometimes wonder whether I have the "executive presence" to do the job effectively. I'm thinking about requesting a move back down a level. Is this too risky? What do you suggest?
Oct 25, 2009
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Oct 18, 2009
Liz Reyer: Soldier looks to start marching toward post-Army career
"I'm preparing to move from the U.S. Army into the civilian world. This task is daunting, and I need help figuring out what career field to move into and how to leverage my skills and experience in starting my new career."
Oct 18, 2009
Liz Reyer: Some firms decision-averse ... or maybe not
"We tend to be a very risk-averse group that is reluctant to stand by decisions. What would you suggest?"
Oct 11, 2009
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Oct 11, 2009
Chew upon this: Gum gets readers' opinions flowing
Nothing gets readers going like gum-chewing at work (Aug. 17).
Oct 4, 2009


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