Too Easy Going
Mindfulness allows myself to enjoy each step on the path toward my goals and my easy-going way put my colleagues at ease and they often comment how they admire how I connect with all types of people, fostering a diverse and enriching network. But, being more relaxed, less competitive, more reflective, slower to anger, I found myself, at times, too relaxed and laid-back and maybe I did not reach the uppermost of my career. But, I do have a healthy heart and awesome blood pressure. In the end, I love myself and my personality, laid back, joyful and taking the time to watch the grass grow and sipping a glass of wine.
Not Taking Time Off to Refresh
Attendance, being present, is serious for a leader, hence leading by example is important. I, on the other hand, did not time off when I should, resulting in exhaustion. It was the fear of a full email inbox and my lack of delegation. One time, I finally left work, diagnosed with strep throat and missed four days of work, after being scolded for not coming in sooner. So, managing my health has become a priority, not only for myself but my peers and subordinates. Setting specific out office notifications, delegating, and leaving my cell phone and laptop at home was necessary to have a …show more content…
Listen and learn what matters most to them and then act on their concerns and drive team and organizational outcomes. Engaged employees want to know you trust them and value their input, let them discover their own potential without being micro-managed. Give them praise, recognition, and credit to recognize them as winners. Develop trust by openly sharing as much as you can clearly and timely and making people feel part of a team. An “all for one, one for all” mentality pushes people to work together more effectively as long as you are consistent and have their
Mindfulness allows myself to enjoy each step on the path toward my goals and my easy-going way put my colleagues at ease and they often comment how they admire how I connect with all types of people, fostering a diverse and enriching network. But, being more relaxed, less competitive, more reflective, slower to anger, I found myself, at times, too relaxed and laid-back and maybe I did not reach the uppermost of my career. But, I do have a healthy heart and awesome blood pressure. In the end, I love myself and my personality, laid back, joyful and taking the time to watch the grass grow and sipping a glass of wine.
Not Taking Time Off to Refresh
Attendance, being present, is serious for a leader, hence leading by example is important. I, on the other hand, did not time off when I should, resulting in exhaustion. It was the fear of a full email inbox and my lack of delegation. One time, I finally left work, diagnosed with strep throat and missed four days of work, after being scolded for not coming in sooner. So, managing my health has become a priority, not only for myself but my peers and subordinates. Setting specific out office notifications, delegating, and leaving my cell phone and laptop at home was necessary to have a …show more content…
Listen and learn what matters most to them and then act on their concerns and drive team and organizational outcomes. Engaged employees want to know you trust them and value their input, let them discover their own potential without being micro-managed. Give them praise, recognition, and credit to recognize them as winners. Develop trust by openly sharing as much as you can clearly and timely and making people feel part of a team. An “all for one, one for all” mentality pushes people to work together more effectively as long as you are consistent and have their