Those Little Details

How much attention do you give to those little details?

Some of us seem to feel details are not important and you may be right only some of the time.   Most of the time it's the little details that make the difference.

Taking the extra time to double-check things are in order, packed properly or verifying the product is actually working before exiting.

Listening attentively to details being shared and remembering them for later will set you ahead of the pack.  It's the challenge of remembering a small detail as you bump into someone.    Watch their face light up when you pull up a detail from the past and share the moment.   

Teamwork requires a attention to details for everyone to be on the same page.    Communicating these little details make great Teams!

What little details do you focus on to set you apart?

Managing your Team

How do you manage your Team?   How do you like your Manager to manage you and your Team?

Effective leaders focus on clear goals, directions and plans to execute.  Working with different personalities can be challenging and yet very rewarding when you understand how to channel the positive differences in the right direction.

There is a balance between micro-manage and full autonomy.   Setting the guidelines and structures to set up the rules of engagement while building accountability is the micro-side.   Asking for feedback and tracking results provides two-way communication.   Coach the Team to help achieve their goals.

Learning to Let Go allows the Team to grow, make mistakes and become successful by your Coaching provides a good balance for a successful Team.

Making the Right (Tough) Decisions

How many decisions do we make a day?   How many of them are the right decisions?  How many of them are really tough decisions?

We all face these questions and some of us react immediately, some of us take a little time and others delay.   Effective leaders will use a bit of each depending on the challenge faced.

Fact finding and reviewing all the facts without emotions being involved is my personal challenge.   Instincts and gut feelings kick in and then it's convincing the emotional side this is the right decision.

Sticking to core values of honesty, integrity and taking the "high road" in certain situations have been principles guiding my decisions.   Yes sometimes they are incorrect decisions and react quickly to correct.   Is anyone Perfect out there?

Enjoying all the positive and good things we face in a day with the balance of dealing with challenges.   It would be a bit too boring otherwise!