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Liz Reyer

Liz Reyer

Columnist  |  Coach's Corner

Phone: 651-398-4765

E-mail: liz@deliverchange.com

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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    For more about taking credit when credit is due you:
    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
  • Resources
    For more about navigating the corporate ladder:
    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
  • Resources
    For more about moving from the military into the civilian world:
    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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    For more about decisionmaking and risk management:
    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