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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

"The Power of Now," a book by Ekhart Tolle

Updated: October 14, 2012, - 04:05 PM

Q I have this problem that I can't seem to come through in high-pressure situations. I'm good at my job and know what to do, but then sometimes just don't follow through. What might be going on, and what can I do about it?

Updated: October 07, 2012, - 03:35 PM

RESOURCES

www.techrepublic.com/article/improve-follow-through-skills-to-increase-project-successes/5034919

Updated: October 05, 2012, - 03:25 PM

Reyer: Learn from past hiring mistakes

Q My hiring decisions don't seem to be very good. The last few people I've hired have fallen short of my expectations. I can't figure it out -- I'm hitting it off with them in the interviews.

Updated: September 30, 2012, - 05:46 PM

Resources

www.forbes.com/sites/loisgeller/2012/06/15/how-to-get-the-right-people/

Updated: September 30, 2012, - 05:26 PM

Reyer: Be patient facing a micromanager

Q My new boss doesn't seem to realize that I know how to do my job. He's a nice guy, but he is always telling me what to do even though I've been in my role for a few years now. How can I get him to back off?

Updated: September 23, 2012, - 05:54 PM

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Updated: September 23, 2012, - 09:40 AM

Don't panic when loop seems elusive

Q I find that I am becoming increasingly suspicious of my boss' motives regarding my position. He says I'm doing a good job, yet I often am excluded from key meetings and don't always receive the information I need to do my job. What should I do?

Updated: September 16, 2012, - 04:14 PM

RESOURCES

www.richsmanagementblog.com/the-true-cost-of-leaving-people-out-of-the-loop/management-principles/

Updated: September 13, 2012, - 03:05 PM

Social side of team building not your forte? Delegate

Q I've been in a management role for some years, and have one area that particularly challenges me. I'm a quiet person, and while I'm good at the work assignment and staff development parts of my job, I have a hard time with the "team spirit" aspects. Any suggestions to make this easier?

Updated: September 09, 2012, - 04:07 PM