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The Cranky Middle Manager Manifesto

Like any walk of life, management can be a satisfying endeavor. Sometimes you just need reminding of how to do it.

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Wayne Turmel, author and weekly podcast host (www.thecrankymiddlemanager.com), offers these core beliefs about management and how to get more satisfaction out of your management job.
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