I’ve actually had people tell me that they’d enjoy their management job more if it didn’t require dealing with employees. Having employees is not the problem; the problem is your attitude about that problem. As a leader, you’re responsible for being prepared for whatever comes at you each day, meaning to learn all you can about how to manage all of the technical, compliance and people issues; for taking care of yourself (nutrition, exercise, and rest) so that you’re fit in body and mind; for getting the training, coaching, and mentoring you need to be up to date with all of the people skills you need; and for learning the finer techniques of managing and handling difficult schedules, situations, and conversations. As you prepare to go to work each day, take time to adjust your attitude so that you’re in the right frame of mind for whatever might happen. Looking at work as a hassle is the wrong way to go about that; seeing potential challenges as opportunities to hone your management skills is the best way to approach your work as a leader. And if you start to feel anxious or overwhelmed, take a walk, talk it out with a trusted colleague, and use that time to get back on track. Focus on your leadership attitude today.
Captain Jack Sparrow is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the Pirates of the Caribbean film series and is portrayed by Johnny Depp.
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