For every action you take, ask yourself, “What is it worth, the amount of life it will cost?” Be aware of your choices. The law of cause and effect is absolute and undeviating. There are no accidental actions. Question everything and assume nothing. Everything we do is at sacrifice of everything else we could be doing. Work on what is important to you. Define your purpose, establish your goals, and plan to succeed. Success is absolutely worth the cost!
As a manager, it is essential to understand the different personalities you will be dealing with on a daily basis. Personalities can range from pragmatic to extroverted, and from analytical to amiable. Whether it be a negotiation, or simply staff relations, it is important to recognize the personality traits of the people you deal with. People are different. You have to understand your audience in order to communicate clearly. No matter what your own personality and character traits are, always be sincere. Say what you mean, mean what you say, but don’t be mean when you say it. A general rule of thumb is to be soft on the people but hard on the issues.
Many people are fearful to make a decision because they don’t want to make a mistake. Indecision is the worst mistake you can make. Analyze each situation, identify possible solutions, and determine the best possible direction based on all circumstances. Once you do this, then you can move confidently forward. Make your decision and see it through. This doesn’t suggest to make hasty decisions but delaying over minor decisions can sometimes be worse than seeing the wrong decision through.
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