Quotes
"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." — Confucius.
"Believe you can and you're halfway there." — Theodore Roosevelt.
"I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions." — Stephen Covey.
Your time is limited, don't waste it living someone else's life." - Steve Jobs
"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." - William James
"The greatest risk in life is not taking one." - Teronie J. Donaldson (Yep that’s me cool right?)
Notes/Observations
With a deeper understanding of your values and priorities, self-reflection enables you to make decisions that are more aligned with your true self. It helps filter out external noise and focus on what truly matters to you.
Articles
Watched
Book of the Week
Jeffrey J. Fox's book, "How to Become a Great Boss," provides assertive insights and strategies aimed at improving leadership and managerial effectiveness. The book underscores five crucial insights distilled from its content and principles, which are as follows:
1. Hiring and Firing Decisions: Fox emphasizes the importance of being meticulous in the hiring process and advocates for hiring slowly and firing fast to avoid the costs associated with mishires. It is critical to conduct thorough interviews, background checks, and require supervisor approval for new hires to ensure that only the top-notch candidates are selected.
2. Developing Humility and Respect: A great boss treats people with dignity, remembers their roots, and is open to listening and learning from anyone, regardless of their status. This humility extends to taking responsibility for both personal and team mistakes while ensuring to give credit publicly to team members for their successes.
3. Leadership through Example: Fox notes that the behavior and attitude of a boss sets the tone for the entire organization. Effective leadership involves motivating employees, removing obstacles to their success, and setting a positive example through one's actions. This includes making decisions that benefit the team and the company rather than individual interests.
4. The Importance of Communication and Training: Communication is the key to a great boss's strategy. It is essential to instruct team members on what needs to be done and why, actively listen to their feedback, and train them to overcome challenges. Fox advocates for a hands-off approach once the right people are in place, allowing them to perform their roles with minimal interference but adequate support.
5. Recognition and Motivation: Recognizing and motivating employees is vital. This can be done through public and private acknowledgment of their contributions, addressing and removing sources of frustration, and providing opportunities for growth and development. Fox also suggests celebrating successes and rewarding outstanding performance to build a positive and productive workplace culture.
Jeffrey J. Fox's approach combines practical advice on hiring, leadership, communication, and motivation with a focus on humility, respect, and recognition. These assertive insights serve as a blueprint for becoming a great boss, one who not only achieves organizational goals but also fosters a supportive and empowering environment for their team.
Strategy
Learning to say no and establish personal boundaries is essential for mental health and relationships. It allows you to prioritize your needs and values, ensuring your energy is spent on what truly matters to you.
Setting boundaries is crucial to maintaining healthy relationships and ensuring personal well-being. It involves understanding and communicating your limits regarding what you are comfortable with, how much time and energy you are willing to invest in various aspects of your life, and what you expect from others in return.
Question
How do you set boundaries in your life?