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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.

Resources

• www.lifescript.com/soul/self/growth/get_a_grip_on_a_bad_temper.aspx

Updated: November 25, 2012, - 11:09 AM

Resources

www.mindtools.com/pages/article/professionalism.htm

Updated: November 18, 2012, - 03:37 PM

Reyer: Boss' laxity on job puts subordinate in touchy spot

Q I'm in an awkward position. My boss is really slacking off -- he disappears during the workday and doesn't do what he is supposed to do. His boss has asked for my opinion, and I'm really nervous to tell him what I think. How should I handle this?

Updated: November 11, 2012, - 09:25 PM

Reyer: What's behind new worker's lack of engagement?

Q We've recently added a new analyst to our staff. She just graduated from college, has some of the right skills, but is somewhat lackadaisical in her approach to her work. What can we do to increase her engagement?

Updated: November 04, 2012, - 11:00 PM

Resources

www.wpeb.org/3-key-strategies-to-employee-motivation.html#more-75

Updated: November 04, 2012, - 03:20 PM

Reyer: Dig deep to find a way to meet greater expectations

Q I feel like I'm running on empty, with increasing expectations and not enough support. It's getting hard to stay positive and motivate my team. What can I do?

Updated: October 28, 2012, - 05:52 PM

Resources for meeting greater expectations

•Sherrie Bourg Carter, "Refueling your engine: Strategies to reduce stress and avoid burnout," www.startribune.com/a1845

Updated: October 28, 2012, - 03:56 PM

Reyer: Getting your team straight with corporate strategy

Q My company has announced a new strategic direction. The approach seems to make sense, but I'm having trouble figuring out how it applies to my team. What should I do to ensure that our work is aligned with the company's overall direction?

Updated: October 21, 2012, - 09:09 PM

Resources

www.forbes.com/sites/larrymyler/2012/10/16/strategy-101-its-all-about-alignment/

Updated: October 21, 2012, - 03:29 PM

Don't let the past or future hijack the present

Q I can't seem to let go of things. When something doesn't go perfectly, I dwell on it, and it has made it hard for me to make decisions. I'm afraid I'll do the wrong thing. What can I do to break this pattern?

Updated: October 14, 2012, - 04:09 PM