Being an effective manager means learning the lay of the land, being flexible, and adapting to the changing demands of the job. As with most things, a one-size-fits-all approach rarely works. At all times, remember to:
· Focus on your objectives.
· Study the facts and be adaptable,
· Be ready and willing to make changes,
· Learn and hone your management skills,
· And always keep your eye on the company’s goals.
But, through the ups and downs and changes around us, we each must maintain high principles and standards. I know that the handbooks and policies stress this, but those are meaningless if people aren’t smart enough to know right from wrong and responsible enough to always do what’s right, no matter what. Even when it’s hard, or others ask you not to, or we think we might get away with fudging things a little when nobody’s looking. Fact is: you’ll know. And it’s your compass that’s important. Carter may be the last President to make the hard choices even though he knew it would probably deny him a second term. Are you willing to make that kind of choice? If you’re not, why should others trust you? Be willing to put your career on the line for what’s right. Be true to your values and principles today.
James Earl Carter Jr. (born 1924): American politician from Georgia who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981.
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