Interpersonal Business

In the role of manager, we are often also teachers and parents. There is always the potential of giving too much. What happens when we cannot live up to the standards we have set? Mangers regularly sell their soul in order to meet these excessive demands. Technology and multi tasking is not worth losing the critical balance in ones life. Save yourself first, and your team will benefit.

The two greatest qualities in one business career are initiative and ambition. Those with initiative understand the big picture, and are a step ahead of the needs of the organization as a whole. Their indispensable value is always rewarded. Positive ambition suggests sensitivity to ones surroundings and those of their peers. Those who are ambitious are the ultimate over achievers. It is time to address these issues in the hiring process. On an ongoing basis we must continue to acknowledge, reward and promote those individuals with initiative and a positive sense of ambition.

The baggage of cynicism comes with the lack of ability to trust anyone. A sense of idealism and innocence is required in business. Always give benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise. The quality of our organization is always judged by the character of those with whom we associate. Never compromise this axiom; hold the bar high.

Avoid becoming stale as a manager. Continue to view your career through the fresh eyes of those you manage. Enjoy reliving the first experiences and the victories of your staff. We often judge by our own experience factor. There is always more than one way – your way – to solve the problem. There are many right approaches to a business decision.