Most people look for recognition. If you don’t give it some will seek out negative recognition to fill that void. It’s crazy but its true. Deal out some fist bumps, some high fives, or some “atta boys” this morning. Be sincere and specific ~ live in the present. #fantheflame #lead #grow
Don’t play favorites. I see far to often the greatest mechanism to the destruction of leadership is foul play when it comes to the treatment of people. It will destroy your character and credibility. #truthbomb #lead #fantheflame #grow
Don’t squash someone’s dream unless you’re riding in their passenger seat. LOL. Have a great Monday. Don’t take everything so serious. Be approachable my friends. # #truth #team #fantheflame
Share your knowledge. Selfishness only hurts others….. People always ask why do share powerpoints, training plans, photos, and videos? My answer is simple – so others will learn and share. #safety #lead #fantheflame
Watching drivers on the interstate texting, posting, reading, eating and rubbernecking. Folks, there is protection between you and them other than a patch of grass or stripe of paint. Drive with purpose and leave yourself an escape route. Don’t take your eyes off the road except to check your mirrors and gauges. Nuff said! No.
I’m proud of you! You’re awesome! You’re a heck of a guy/gal!, you’re valuable to us!, you are remarkable! Thanks for being a part of our team! See it is easy ~ words matter and people have value. Step out and tell people they are valued. Often it means more than anything. If the only
Clean out your closets… Practice what you preach. If order, neatness, and housekeeping are expected of your people. Hold yourself to a higher standard. We often find closets, cabinets, or storage areas to “keep” stuff or hoard. Purge your areas! A great thing I do is collect baseball caps and sample safety glasses from conferences,
Don’t ask people to do something that you wouldn’t do. In crunch times don’t make exceptions. Stay the course. #safety #lead #invest
Never be too proud to learn from others…. regardless of their age, experience, or background. I learned a long time ago, it is hard to learn with your mouth open and your mind closed. Give everyone the opportunity to share and give your people the time to respond. #safety #lead #engage #fantheflame
Wednesday’s Wisdom: Sometimes other’s pain can be lessened by simply lending your hand or your ear. #pain #serve #listen
“But I don’t have time………” Sorry, but WE make time. This is one of the most lazy excuses I hear. If it is important and is a priority you’ll make time. Don’t make excuses make obligations. #dontsettle #safety #fantheflame #invest #lead
Practice what you preach…. preach what you practice. Practice what you learn and learn what you practice. Better to have and not need than need and not have. Be a beacon to people of the right ways of all you do. Stand up when others sit down. #lead #safety #fantheflame #engage
