Set real priorities and real commitments.- Grab hold of tough problems.
- Don’t let the person below you make the hard decisions.
- Set and demand standards of excellence.
- Create urgency – it is better to be doing something instead of nothing.
- Pay attention to detail – getting all the facts is key to good decision-making.
- Be committed, and show it – concentrate on possibilities.
- Be willing to see failure as a stepping stone to success.
- Be tough and fair to people. Avoid compromise when choosing coworkers.
- Last but not least: Play! You can’t accomplish anything unless you’re having fun.
May 27, 2013