10/2/2012--What got you here won't get you there There's a book by that title but I haven't read it. Still, I am beginning to experience the truth to it. I…
1/8/2015--Visualizing a priority coming to be is the most effective thing I've done in adulthood. It took (happened) over a few months, beginning with discontent at work. Had I been…
10/23/2012--Develop everyone, all the time I missed an opportunity this week. A dedicated, multi-functional host put in his two weeks. He performs a vital function in the restaurant--GSA--in addition to…
10/9/2012--Out of the honeymoon stage It lasted almost 3 months. Now that I'm out I notice each day the petty issues (headaches) that I would guess lead managers to complain…
10/31/12--Visible effects of a high "D" manager My visit to Schaumburg provided much insight into a management style vastly different from my own. The team there was ground into a…
11/10/2012--Schedule and do your priorities first Last week I had my first O3 with a brand new employee. Her goal was to sell a bottle of wine by the end…
11/13/2012--Walk the walk I feel like I'm leaving something on the table. I feel as though I could give a little more effort but I don't realize it until after…
12/2/2012--"What matters for us is management"--direct report in a one-on-one (O3). I hear that idea once in a while and it becomes clearer each day. A book I just started…
11/26/2012--You catch more flies with honey than vinegar Almost done with first O3s with everyone. They continue to prove beneficial. Putting them on the schedule is working, though I'm only…
12/10/2012--Can't please all the people all the time. I'm now getting the true side of people. It took several months and they now don't hide their frustration or they open…