Somehow I Manage: A Notebook for all Managers and fans of the Office

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Sometimes you have to take a break from being the kind of boss that’s always trying to teach people things. Sometimes you just have to be the boss of dancing.” — Michael G. Scott

Sometimes I’ll start a sentence, and I don’t even know where it’s going. I just hope I find it along the way.” Michael identified stress within his employees, and, despite the fact that he was the primary cause, he provided proven relief techniques to ease the tension. Research by the Mayo Clinic suggests that laughter is, in fact, one of the best medicines. Research shows that humor may: Talking through a problem with a coworker or friend can also provide a fresh perspective on the issue and highlight details you may not have otherwise noticed. Of course, on the other hand, Michael was also a master productivity-killer and his chatter was the weapon of his choice. JOURNAL LIKE A BOSS: The durable vegan faux-leather cover makes this journal the perfect place to record ideas and inspirations. From the “generous” empty promises to Scott’s Tots to the world’s most uncomfortable dinner party, you probably know by now that Michael Scott wasn’t the best at making decisions, using a computer, or evening holding appropriate conversations. His emotional outbursts made him an odd choice for a manager, and about 99% of his jokes should never be repeated in the workplace.However, while most of the time he was a complete (yet lovable) mess, some wisdom can be gleaned from Mr. Scott. Throughout his tenure at Dunder Mifflin and the Michael Scott Paper Company, he fostered genuine relationships with employees and customers, inspired people to dream big, and demonstrated that failure is simply a pitstop on the way to success. Of course, other times, Michael was the epitome of what not to do. Some of you might read the blog and think what can he tell us about business and management, he’s only a regional manager at some low-paying paper company. From what I’ve learned here over the years is that I might not go down in history as one of the world’s best boss, or even best of anything per se, but I surely must’ve done something right considering how happy well off my employees are as they leave their position at Dunder Mifflin

People will never be replaced by machines . In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.” Write down your big ideas, work tasks, jokes, and pranks like a boss in this stylish journal modeled after Michael G. Scott’s best-selling memoir, Somehow I Managed. The concept of play seems so taboo in today’s climate because those who are seen enjoying their times instead of diligently making sales calls are usually perceived as lazy or unsuccessful. I’ve come to learn that playing in the workplace boosts productivity and creativity, as well as helps, create strong relationships in the workforce. I consider myself less a boss as I am a friend, who manages my other friends. My insistence that the office throw parties so regularly is for the sake of the employees, keeping their morale high by having something to look forward to after a week of making sales and handling our accounts. I perfected my craft over the thirty years that I’ve given to the company. I can’t say that I’m the perfect boss, because what even really is perfect. You know what is perfect though? Me being a manager. Chapter Five: World’s Best Boss

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All I hope this blog had inspired you to do is to become an authentic leader, who cares enough about their job to be a better person than they were without it. As one of my former employees, Jim Halpert, would put it, everything I have, I owe to this job… this stupid, wonderful, boring, amazing job. Especially with the millennial generation, modern equipment is a monumental factor in choosing an employer. In fact, according to a Microsoft survey, 93% of millennials say that having updated technology at their job is important to them. If your business is working with antiquated tech, consider updating for the sake of retaining nearly all of this generation’s workforce. Bears. Beets. Do Better Business

Not only can hearing your problem out loud spark a creative solution, but it can also be boon to your team's motivation. A study on Inc.com suggests that saying goals aloud to yourself or to a friend increases the chances of achieving those goals by up to 85%. COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Collect more great stationery products inspired by The Office, including T he Office: Weekly Planner Notepad, The Office: World's Best Boss Enamel Charm Bookmark, and The Office: Dundee Award Trophy Enamel Charm Bookmark. Statistically speaking, the more you try, the more often you will fail—but you are also more likely to come up with the best course of action. Every failure teaches a lesson and improves your chances of success for the next attempt. You’re never going to grow your business or sharpen your skills if you don’t take risks. Research suggests that creativity and innovation are a direct function of how often you pursue new ideas. Building relationships with clients and coworkers is essential. A 2016 Deloitte Millennial Survey found that prioritizing the treatment of customers and employees were two of the top values directly related to a business’s success. Fair treatment of clients and staff also:Michael maintained a roller-coaster relationship with technology over the course of the series. The following groundbreaking observations serve as a healthy, relatable reminder about our daily lives. If we learned anything at all from Michael, it’s to never take yourself too seriously. Michael Scott was a fun-loving, inappropriate joke-telling whirlwind of chaos, but he often used his blunders to reveal deeper truths:

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