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Title : New Year's Resolution for Managers

1. Do unto others ... "There will always be more to do than you have time. But being successful is about building healthy relationships with your employees that work. Even when the issues are the most important things, people don't remember what you say. They remember how you made them feel."

2. Quit smoking/lose weight. "This is about self-discipline, about our not doing something that we think we enjoy. Discipline is an important part of success. How can you expect discipline from your people if you can not discipline yourself? You have to walk the talk. The most powerful role model for employees is their supervisor. In fact, you are the best predictor of your department's performance."

 


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3. Get to work on time every day. "Another discipline resolution. Don’t just meet deadlines. Beat them. Get to meetings five minutes early."

4. Tell the truth. "It sounds simple. But the No. 1 fault of managers is performance inflation in evaluating employees. Managers tell people what they want to hear. But that's a short-term conflict-avoidance mentality. Good managers think long term. Tell your employees how they're doing, honestly. This is how you build respect and trust."

5. Do your best. "Another simple-sounding resolution, and also an essential attitude. Only you can control your attitude. It is up to you to give your best effort no matter the task. If you do this on a consistent basis, you and your people will be successful."

6. Be a better friend. "Show your employees you care. Strive for the personal touch. Ask about the employee's family. Be creative in the ways you show you care. You'll start an upward spiral of morale in your company or organization."

7. Keep your resolutions. "This is the most difficult of all, of course. Some tips on making resolutions work: Make a symbolic contract with yourself by writing your resolutions down. Then, put them on Post-It notes and put them up in the office where you can see them several times a day."

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