I’ve failed. After numerous attempts to be productive, I can honestly say that I am not. This post is my call for help. Tell me what has worked for you. How is it that you are able to accomplish so much in 24 hours while I cannot?
What is it about me that I would want you all to know. Who am I? What a tough question? I thought to myself: If I am a word in the dictionary, what would be the synonyms that define me? Hmmmm… lets see. Lazy, Stubborn, Selfish, Couch potato…. that wasn’t going anywhere.
How many of you have seen the hit sitcom “House”? I am a big fan of Dr. Gregory House M.D. and I dare to say that I like his leadership ways.
For those who have seen “House” on television, you would agree that he is an unconventional leader. His character as played by Hugh Laurie is unorthodox, insensitive, uncaring, insulting, crazy, irritating, cunning….
I bet we are all unconventional at times. We don’t always follow orders.
“Motivation levels vary…it’s up to me to motivate ‘em. The trick is to make ‘em feel that they are not doing redundant stuff.”
“Hire and fire. You cannot live without it but fire only in extreme cases. You would try to fit in a non-performing guy in another team.”
… a conversation I had with a good friend and school buddy who graciously set aside one Sunday morning to talk to me about his new role in managing and motivating his team.