Tuesday, July 03, 2012

Excellence: A Vast Wasteland?

Do you wonder what happened to people striving for excellence? Does it seem like everyone around you is apathetic or does just enough to get by?


Sometimes I feel as though no one has what it takes to stick to something, to run the race, to give a task or project their absolute best. As Jeff Haden of Inc.com put it, "The extra mile is a vast, unpopulated wasteland."

I remember a childhood saying that has stuck with me. My mother probably said it many times -- if something is worth doing, it's worth doing right -- whether it's cleaning a bathroom, waiting on a customer, answering a phone, or filling an order. It didn't matter what the task was, I was expected to do my best.

Don't be discouraged - give it your all. You may find that you are the only one there, but don't give up. It may be a lonely place, but it's filled with opportunity.

I've had the chance to manage employees. I always had a rule for myself. If I wasn't willing to do it, then I couldn't expect my employees to do it, and certainly not to do it well. 

Tips for Managers
What's different about great managers?
  • They draw on an employee's strengths rather than trying to fix weaknesses.
  • They select staff based on talents, over education or experience.
  • They believe that every employee has the ability to make a positive contribution.
So go ahead and be different - go the extra mile - it will set you apart and make you successful. :-)
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