Coleman Unlimited LLC » professional development http://www.colemanunlimited.com Get the word out! Communications with results. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:29:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 What Would You Do Differently If You Were In Charge? http://www.colemanunlimited.com/2009/10/23/what-would-you-do-differently-if-you-were-in-charge/ http://www.colemanunlimited.com/2009/10/23/what-would-you-do-differently-if-you-were-in-charge/#comments Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:22:18 +0000 Sonia http://www.colemanunlimited.com/?p=144 A few years ago, I read an article in John Maxwell’s leadership newsletter where he shared a tip for staying positive when you are not in charge at work. He said that when he was in a subordinate position, he started keeping a list of “Things I’ll Do Differently When I’m In Charge.” He said this list helped him vent his frustrations in a positive way, plus they helped him make a list that would make him a better leader in the future.

I made my list back then, and I make sure it comes up in RememberTheMilk.com to-do list once or twice a year as a reminder. Although I’m in charge now of my own company, I don’t manage many people yet. However, my husband and I can still apply these values in our daily work. I can’t say I’m reached my ideals yet, but I still press on toward the goal!

Here’s my “Things I will do differently when I’m in charge” list:
  • Have fun!
  • Let people be people; stop expecting them to have no weaknesses
  • Talk to people when I have a concern rather than hitting them upside the head or ignoring it
  • Not play favorites
  • Get rid of dead wood
  • Not make fun of customers or co-workers
  • Encourage group breaks and communication
  • Work as hard as I expect them to work
  • Not make people come to work sick
  • Delegate, plan and execute (don’t change at last minute)
  • Be respectful of others
  • Be patient and be better than I currently am with rushing
  • Laugh
  • Work respectable hours
  • Blog

What is on your “Do Differently List?”

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