New Hire Angst

Great post by Jeff Haden - seems basic but he identifies four things that are usually overlooked.



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You know you're a leader when...

A high performer from another area of the company recently came by my office on wrote on my white board, "How do I get on your team?"


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Brainstorm Your Life Goals

Not sure it really meets the definition of an "audit" but I definitely can see value in the process: "...she blocked out a few hours of alone, distraction-free time and started writing every goal, desire, and new habit she wanted to see come true on Post-it Notes. Next, she arranged all of her 121 Post-it Notes into themes like Health, Skills, and Relationships and separated them into. Then she designated each note with when the goal could be accomplished: either now/soon, someday, or on an everyday basis."




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Sacrifice Breeds Success

Great article and story. Quote I loved: "When I interview people," he says, "I afterwards often ask the receptionist how those people treated them. It’s very telling to me how someone treats someone they perceive to be of a lower rank." If the candidate was dismissive, then it's simple: Ohmaye can dismiss the candidate. "When I look for talent, obviously they have to be competitive—but the other half is they have to be a good human being."


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Do the Next Right Thing

When coaching sports, I always tell my players, "Things will go wrong and you will make a mistake. Don't quit - do the next right thing."

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How Leaders Engage Employees

Supportive management is a huge driver of engagement.

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Ignore the Management System at Your Own Risk

An example of why improvement efforts that don't address the management system, first and foremost, are doomed to eventual failure.


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Sell Your Idea

The ability to navigate the politics of an organization is an essential skill for any effective leader. Great job identifying how to do that more often.

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