managerial axioms

i couldn't resist.  the other day when i was writing my big question post, various axioms kept popping into my head.  you know those annoying phrases that people put on posters, plaques, post-its, pens, and other promotion prizes? so here's a whole list of axioms to clutter up your next powerpoint presentation.

• you'll always have too much on your plate, so learn to delegate.

• micro-manage at your own peril.  your employees will hate you and you'll be exhausted.

• never punish honesty.

• the company grapevine is for listening. make sure you can hear it.

• learn. in every moment.  in every crisis. in every victory.   learn.

• everyone learns from failure.

• learning when to let someone fail is one of the hardest lessons you'll learn.

• remember everyone's birthday.

• be consistent in what you say, make sure your actions follow your words and your employees will go to the ends of the earth for you.

• be inconsistent in word and deed and you'll learn how quickly employees have survival instincts that don't include you.

• praise others when they succeed.

• always take the time to find out what your employees are laughing about.

• the grass on your side of the fence doesn't get greener by pointing out your neighbor's lawn care deficiencies.

• if you already know the answer, don’t ask the question.

• keep your eyes on the horizon. looking down at the mess at your feet will paralyze you.
• are you having fun?

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[michele eby]

Forget the next presentation. You may have a winning mug slogan or t-shirt axiom here. Good stuff. Thanks.

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[office 2010]

good thank like your "explosive" analogy, I use it in my business as well. Thanks for the great content.