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My Door is Always Open
| Guest post by: Howard Miller |
Article Overview: Do you ever commit to things which you possibly can’t achieve?
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My Door is Always Open
In his nationally televised state of the union address, President Barack Obama said he wanted to hear all ideas and my door is always open.
Really?
So if I just happened to go to Washington DC and went to the White House, I would immediately be let into the oval office to talk with him.
Okay, that's ridiculous, I'm an ordinary citizen.
But you mean if any senator, congressman just wanted to talk they could simply walk in?
Doubtful, Very doubtful.
They could see the president but an appointment would need to be made since his schedule is pretty busy.
Well, so is yours.
Do you ever use that blanket statement my door is always open? Do you ever hear anyone else say it?
It's a standard which you couldn't possibly meet.
Now you can say, what's the harm, it's only a statement, everyone uses it, and no one means it literally.
But this kind of thinking sets you up. It gets you to not keep your word. Not keeping our word leads to miscommunication. Miscommunication is one of the biggest challenges of all managers, leaders and entrepreneurs.
When dealing with direct reports who need your guidance it would be more meaningful to say something like if you have any questions, email me anytime. This gives them an avenue of support without you committing how long it will take for you to get back to them. (Unless you tell them you'll respond right away, but that's another issue!).
When we realize what we say matters and stop saying the colloquialisms everyone says:
- People will start to take what we say more literally
- We get help facilitate clear direction in getting things done
- We stand apart from most managers, leaders and entrepreneurs
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About the Author: Howard Miller RSS for Howard's articles - Visit Howard's website Howard Miller teaches management skills to new managers, seasoned managers, entrepreneurs and executives. He is on the faculty of AMA (American Management Association) and teaches courses including Skills for New Managers, Increasing Managerial Effectiveness, and Successfully Managing People). Topics include delegation and motivation methodologies, conflict, how to deal with difficult people, understanding values and behavior, feedback and listening skills. Clients include mid-range to large companies such as the IRS, Blue Cross Blue Shield, IBM, state government, public school districts, and non profit organizations. Howard also does executive and business coaching with the Ken Blanchard organization. Howard is the author of two book; You're Full of Shift, which contains short stories which demonstrate shifting difficult situations to opportunities and The Manager Trap: 13 ½ Pitfalls to Avoid which showcases common traps and pitfalls managers fall into including using a 4 letter word beginning with F that they should avoid! Click here to visit Howard's website   My Door is Always Open What have I learned in 6 months of management Part 2 What have I learned in 6 months of management Part 1 The $64000 Question Gen X Gen Y Gen whatever |
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- Hi Everyone,
Thanks for the invitation to introduce myself. I'm looking forward to being part of the discussions here.
I called my business "Destiny’s Door Coaching" because I believe you already have everything it takes to create the business of your dreams. The door to your destiny stands always open. The choice is up to you.
I work with Business Women and Entrepreneurs who want to create a life and business that matches their true potential, while still allowing them time to do the things they love most. I support them as they discover how to work smarter and not harder.
I coach because I am passionate about seeing women achieve amazing things when they fully accept their own greatness. Business really gives women a great opportunity to express their passions and purpose in a way that also brings financial rewards.
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