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5 More Things New Leaders Should Know — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:59:03 +0000

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By: Paul Gardner

Paul Gardner — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:08:55 +0000

Hi Becki I've added to the list also via a new post on my blog. I agree with all your points - great stuff. Also, expect an email from me soon about getting a bunch of bloggers with similar thoughts together

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5 Things for Leaders to Concentrate on | Simply Productive — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:33:32 +0000

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By: becki

becki — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:39:13 +0000

Jerry, thanks for the feedback. I’m glad you are finding the blog useful. So many of us learn these lessons the hard way.

I hope the blog can be a learning tool for all of us, so please feel free to share any lessons learned.

By: Jerry W. Williamson

Jerry W. Williamson — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:33:31 +0000

Becki,

Great Blog. I appreciate you sharing those thoughts. My trainer is always coaching me to “never assume anything.” It’s very difficult to not assume, but can be a costly mistake.

Thank you.

By: becki

becki — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:52:22 +0000

Rob, these are great additions, and I can vouch for each one of them.

I especially like #8. I felt like I was in a sensory deprivation chamber for the first six months after I went into management. I didn’t get feedback from anyone, so I listen when I get the slightest feedback. Feedback truly is a gift, and we should all welcome it.

Thanks again for adding these tips.

By: Rob Shore

Rob Shore — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:33:04 +0000

Made my way here via problogger challenge and thought I would add to your list:

#6. Though you will be tempted, don’t change anything major (policy/procedure/comp) for 90 days.
#7. Everyone will blow smoke up your skirt – fair warning
#8. Candor is a valued commodity from direct reports – don’t take it lightly
#9. Communicate in 360 degrees – down, up and sideways
#10. Be direct, succinct, and dish out praise in a 2:1 proportion to criticism.

p.s. – if your liking this Cutline theme you will love Thesis Theme also by Chris Pearson. I updated from Cutline and am more than pleased.

Rob
@shorespeak