Recently, I was cleaning out some old files and discovered one of my pages that came from a job I did back in 1997. I had created a website at my school and called the page "Lessons Learned".Today, I was looking at it and realized that, no matter how smart you are - these lessons are always good to remember and go over - again and again. Not sure who wrote them first, but they sound good to me again.
Lessons to Be Learned
- Put yourself in other's shoes
- Listen
- See the "good" in all others
- Assess the situation before charging ahead (Ready, Aim, Fire)
- Find ways to develop relationships/trust outside of "normal" business conditions
- Write more things down and sooner (strawman)
- Answer questions first then explain your answer - and only if someone asks
- Gage "level" of audience to properly tailor your message
- Don't be so sensitive - don't take things personally
- Give status updates on important initiatives
- Strive to keep decision-makers abreast of key developments
- Keep your eye on high-leverage items always (80/20 rule)
- Don't get distracted by multiple projects/opportunities
- Finish some projects before starting new ones
- Try to leverage the skills/abilities of others
- Don't try to do everything yourself
- Bring your business cards everywhere
- Be on time for meetings
What are some of the lessons you remember on a daily basis? Share them please.
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