I've previously written about using mission statements as a clear declaration of your goals. While there are different formats for capturing this concept - guiding principles, core values, vision statements - they all allow you to refer to your true goal and redirect yourself when you start to drift. The important thing is to have … Continue reading Write your mission statement
Month: April 2019
The job of a boss
A friend recently complained to me about his supervisor. It's not that his supervisor was mean or abusive, but he didn't take action to develop or guide anyone on the team. The department was, subsequently, stuck in a rut that had lasted for years. You need a few things from your boss. Your boss should: … Continue reading The job of a boss
Goal vs game
There's a repeating conversation that goes like this: "Hey, did you know that we can charge extra for [fill in something that customers don't really want]?""Yeah, but wouldn't that be taking advantage of our customers? ""Well, maybe a little bit, but it will make us more money. And we need to make money to stay … Continue reading Goal vs game
