Over the years I have had hundreds of employees work for me in various positions. Either full time, part time or sub contractors. I have had long term, short term and others that just didn't work out for whatever reason.
Annually I would perform a review of their past years progress and reward accordingly and offer suggestions on needed improvements. Almost without fail during their first years review they would ask about "cost of living raise" or "longevity" raise.
Topics: Motivation, Character, Balance
Five things I have learned about being a good partner are:
1) Be willing to out serve your partner.
2) Be forthcoming and honest in all matters.
3) Be selfless and always strive to look out for their goals, accomplishments and recognize their successes.
4) Be willing to be second, give them the glory and lift them up in the good and the bad.
5) Be willing to always go the extra mile if that's what's needed for their benefit.
In today's workplace the discussion of boundaries between men and women are practically non-existent. I have this conversation regularly with my accountability group and my spiritual advisers.
Are there absolutes or is every situation discretionary? Coaching professional men is a daily practice for me and this is a topic that we invariably have to broach.
Topics: Accountability, Character, Marriage, Family, Career
Here's another five things. This time, it's all about leading others and being a good team player:
1) Be willing to help myself; do not just delegate.
2) Be honest,transparent and willing to be vulnerable.
3) Show others that you really care about their well being.
4) Listen intently about their goals and help them to accomplish their goals.
5) Be willing to give something away that is valuable to you for their benefit.
Topics: Motivation, Character, Career
