Becoming a leader isn’t any different than becoming a plumber, lawyer, doctor, etc. One has to make a conscious decision to become a leader. I can’t convince anyone to become a leader any more than I can convince someone to become an electrician. The desire has to come from within. Many people just want to […]
Experience is a great teacher. In fact, everything we learn is based on some type of experience. There are basically two types of experience; objective and subjective. Think about it. The majority of everything you have learned is based on the experience of others. Now, before you disagree, let’s look at it. Objective The majority […]
Experience can be defined as “something personally encountered, undergone, or lived through.” I think all of us could agree on that definition. Only you can fully know and understand your past and present experiences and how they have affected you on many different levels of your life. You can try to explain them to others in […]
A micromanager essentially needs to over supervisor a project or situation. Basically, they need to stay in control of a situation. A frequent cause to micromanage is the person’s perception or fear that they lack the competence and creativity capability for their position in the overall structure of the company. But why? Is it their […]
I’ve discussed leadership with quite a few people and everyone has a different spin on it. I’ve heard that people in leadership roles just need to treat people the way they want to be treated. Well, that might be true to some degree but what if a person grew up in a tough situation where […]
I never truly understood the meaning of success until I failed. Getting to where I am currently, only shows that I’ve failed more times than I can remember. But that’s never stopped me from moving forward towards my goals. I remember climbing up the corporate ladder trying to make a name for myself. I remember […]
To be an effective leader, I discovered that you need a basic understanding of personalities. I’m not inferring that you need to thoroughly know all the personalities types. But you should recognize the four basic types. As a leader, this will allow you to figure out the strengths and weaknesses of your team. Furthermore, I […]
Find Your Value Work is a creative expression of ourselves. Not long ago while interviewing for a part-time position, the person interviewing me stated; “I’m looking for a person who places a positive value on the work they do. Someone who is reliable, responsible, and respectful. Oh, and values the job so much they come […]
Average as a number or place is in the middle; not the best, not the worst. Be successful and not just average. The title of this website is “you’re just a number”. I sat down this morning and tried to put some meaning to that statement and even understand what it means. How can I […]
Anytime I start a new job, regardless of the position, my first order of business is to become an observer. I wanted to learn about the culture. Throughout my career, I found actions speak louder than words. I’ve learned so much by watching the actions of people. Actions will tell you more about a person’s […]