Focus on the important stuff...

You ever heard the phrase ‘a chicken with its head cut off’?  It describes more motion than thought.

 

·      It’s easy to get too caught up in things and lose your perspective.

·      Being purposeful and deliberate will increase your effectiveness.

 

People often ask how we effectively managed thousands of employees. The short answer is to have a plan and stick to it. However, like many things in life and at work, that’s easier said than done. So, maybe the better answer is to begin with hiring the right people. Period. Many tell me they can’t find good employees and I tell them they just don’t know what they’re looking for. They’re looking at resumes and skills and I say they should be looking at attitude and fit. Don’t be ashamed to talk about your company’s culture when recruiting – in fact, focus on that, showcase it, and make your applicants consider it. Some will be attracted, and others will walk away. And you’ll begin assembling a team that’s in synch with your company’s values and style. The right people will be busy managing themselves and the company’s interests. When recruiting, don’t be like a chicken with its head cut off: hire for attitude today.

 

Henry David Thoreau (1817 – 1862): American naturalist, essayist, poet, and philosopher. A leading transcendentalist, he is best known for his book “Walden”, a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings, and his essay "Civil Disobedience".