The Recovering Engineer

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How Much Margin Do You Have? | Guy Harris: The Recovering Engineer

The Recovering Engineer

So, as we prepare to end 2010 and begin 2011, I’ll share the question with you that I’ve been asking myself: What will you do, starting now, to create more time, financial, and relationship margin in your life? This is a big question to consider, and it relates directly to how you set your goals for next year.

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Using Detours To Get Where You Want to Go

The Recovering Engineer

In the picture above, the desired goal is somewhere on 9th Street. We just take the detour, enjoy the scenery, and move on towards our goal. Here’s what I’ve learned at this point in my life: stay focused on the end goal and take the detour. Earlier in my life, these road blocks discouraged me.

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Leadership Lesson From General McChrystal: Get Onboard or Get Out.

The Recovering Engineer

You simply should not stay in an organization, especially as a leader, if you do not support the organization’s goals. If you cannot find a way to support the organizational direction, get out of the organization.

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Fulfilling Employee Needs – Ten Critical Issues for Leaders to.

The Recovering Engineer

The Top 10 Things People Want from Their Leaders Trust Respect Appreciation To be listened to/Empathy Opportunities to grow Open communication Autonomy – the chance to make their own decisions A paycheck Challenging projects and goals Clear communication While I don’t want to offer too much detailed commentary on the list, I will say this: (..)