Manager Musings - Investing In Yourself
What’s better than Monday of a new work week? A couple of days of rest and relaxation behind us; nothing but limitless possibilities in front of us! Ok, if you’ve made it through that cheeseball opening line, keep going – there’s a point! As agile managers and leaders, we’re in the people-development business, and one of the most challenging people we are responsible for developing? OURSELVES Go ahead and take a look at your calendar quickly (but come back..) I’d bet a cup of coffee that your Monday is STACKED from beginning to end with meetings. Mission critical conversations. Key milestone meetings. Discussions that if missed, will surely cause our beloved Wells Fargo to seize like an engine with no motor oil. I get it – there’s a lot for us to do! And we DO value interactions over process!!! I will argue though – there is immense value in carving out a few minutes a week to reflect and invest in yourself. (Aren't we supposed...