Be the Manager You Want
Are you micro-managing yourself?
Do you notice that you are:
Constantly evaluating yourself, comparing your productivity to your goals;
Re-working your work;
Judging yourself for not doing things “the right way”;
Focusing on unimportant details;
Discounting your successes as never “enough.”
No wonder you’re miserable, if you’re under this constant, harsh spotlight!
Let’s look at self-management using the lens of how you like to be managed — such as:
Support, resources, and help with problem-solving when requested;
Appreciation of what you bring to your work;
Evaluation by periodic metrics;
Development of your talents
Celebration of your “wins.”
What conditions help you work best? How can you provide those conditions to yourself?