What makes a great supervisor? – Part 1
Following is a blog originally posted in December 2011. This goes along with our leadership blogs for this month!
Great supervisors follow the same rules when working with their employees. How many of these rules do you follow? How many of these rules does your supervisor follow? If you gave your employees a score card – how would they rate you?
Rule #1. Treat all your employees fairly – that means workload, expectations and treatment. What you’re willing to do for one, you must be willing to do for all.
Sub-tip: Do not play… Continue reading
Be Great!
A great leader starts with a strong person – emotionally and physically. Great leaders learn early on what they want most and are pretty self aware of where they are on their path of development. Now is the time to put a personal balance in place. If you can’t manage yourself, how can you manage anyone else? Creating strong boundaries can keep you strong. Following are some thoughts on strengthening your life.
Thought 1: Outside work. Create a rewarding life outside of work. When you devote yourself to only one endeavor, you’re… Continue reading
Star Performance!
Great leaders have developed the habits of star performance. These work habits support high productivity and quality of work. High productivity is not a mystery; it simply requires a commitment and the tools, training and resources to make it happen, naturally. Check out these habits that you may have already embraced.
Habit 1: 100% current, no “inventory” of unfinished tasks. It’s a matter of taking on those tasks and projects that you know you can actually finish. Realistically assess what is reasonable to accomplish. When you take on too much, you’re perceived as… Continue reading
Employee
June is devoted to being great at work – developing into a great leader. Step one to being a great leader starts with being a wonderful employee. Leaders model and inspire others with their actions. Remember, every day you’re being interviewed by those around you. How you act is a clear indication of the qualities you will display as a future leader. Start now by patterning behavior that will serve you and those around you. It’s easy to be a star employee, here are some reminders to get you started.
Reminder 1: You… Continue reading
Busy, Busy, Busy
This post originally ran in July 2011. Heading into the summer I thought you might find it useful.
When you call someone do you ask if they are busy? When someone calls and asks that question, how do you answer?
Being busy, for most, is a way of life. In fact, many people can’t imagine not being busy. I’ve even heard some people argue with each other about who is busier – it’s like a badge of honor. You win the gold prize if you are busier than every one around.
I once asked a… Continue reading
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