Over the years I’ve hired thousands of leaders and learned to look for and appreciate the qualities that set the good ones apart. One of the most important differences between a good manager and a great one is their ability to communicate – clearly and concisely, one on one or to a group. Nearly as important is the habit of always being on their feet and on the move, spending more time walking around than sitting behind a desk: their mobility makes them more participative than directive, and more enabling than performing. They see first-hand what’s going on, what’s most important, and what needs doing. They use that time wisely, inspiring and motivating others to want to do more and to be more: they’re curious and creative, purposeful and flexible, and focused on getting things done; they don’t just identify problems; they organize those around them to solve them. Life and work can be filled with complexities and challenges… the test is identifying the opportunities those create, organizing them into manageable pieces, and dealing with them effectively. Get involved in focusing on those opportunites today.
Mary D. Poole (b. 1959): American author
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