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Guest post by Phil Gerbyshak who writes over at Slacker Manager

Helping you find the path of least resistance so you don’t trip and fall.

In January, I learned how my company turned itself into a great place to work.

In February, I learned about the best training tips, tricks and thoughts.

In March, keeping with the training theme, I learned about hear, see, do training.

In April, I learned about why I should create junior positions in a post about promoting me or I quit.

In May, I learned how to deal with difficult customers.

In June, I learned why managers fail.

In July, I learned about employee awards that cost a lot of money.

In August, I learned all about the worst management advice.

In September, I learned about being rewarded for managing people.

In October, I learned about the difference between Obama and McCain and how their leadership style is very different.

In November, I learned about setting and resetting expectations.

In December, I learned about how I interview and how other people interview.

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Phil Gerbyshak is a Slacker Manager who makes it great. He can be found speaking to groups of people around the country about how to Make a PLAN and Make It Great!

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[Further note from the Proprietor: Hey, if you're interested in having your own "best of 2008" posts highlighted right here at the Middle Zone, then by all means, click on this link: (BLOGAPALOOZA: What I Learned From 2008) and read all about it! BLOGAPALOOZA will be open for entries from now until Sunday, January 25.]

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