The Recovering Engineer

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Employee Motivation: Compliance or Commitment?

The Recovering Engineer

Whether you are trying to resolve a conflict, coach an employee, or correct your child’s behavior; you have to wrestle with your real goals. You have to ask yourself, “Do I want compliance or commitment?&#. After all, in a one-time event, you don’t really care about the long-term impact on the relationship.

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

The Recovering Engineer

Do I have enough time to live up to my immediate commitments? This is a big question to consider, and it relates directly to how you set your goals for next year. I didn’t have enough time margin to safely make the 12-hour one-way drive in the time I had between learning of Krystal’s death and her funeral.

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

The Recovering Engineer

When you are in public, show your support and commitment to the organization’s vision and mission. You simply should not stay in an organization, especially as a leader, if you do not support the organization’s goals. If you see a moral or ethical dilemma, get out of the organization.