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41 quotes, page 2 of 2For team leaders, shift managers and supervisors
And for the managers, directors, chief executives and boards above them. People leave the person running their shift more often than they leave the job.
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“Ego is the enemy of what you want and of what you have.”
Ryan Holiday, Ego Is the Enemy (2016)
Ask how the site does it before you tell them how your last site did it.
“There are no bad teams, only bad leaders.”
Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, Extreme Ownership (2015)
Before blaming the shift, look at the briefing they were given.
“Clarity about what matters provides clarity about what does not.”
Cal Newport, Digital Minimalism (2019)
Know the three things your job is judged on. Everything else can wait.
“If you don't prioritize your life, someone else will.”
Greg McKeown, Essentialism (2014)
Decide your top goal for the year before the overtime rota decides it for you.
“None of us is as smart as all of us.”
Ken Blanchard
Ask the team before you change the process. They know where it hurts.
“Feedback is the breakfast of champions.”
Ken Blanchard, as widely quoted. He made it famous; the line is also credited to the consultant Rick Tate.
After the interview, ask what would have made you stronger. Then use it.
“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.”
Brene Brown, Daring Greatly (2012)
The manager who admits "I don't know, let's find out" gets honest answers from the team.
“Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind.”
Brene Brown, Dare to Lead (2018)
Tell people exactly what good looks like on this shift. It is the kindest thing a supervisor does.
“You don't build a business. You build people, and then people build the business.”
Zig Ziglar
Train your staff well and they build the company for you.
“Everything rises and falls on leadership.”
John C. Maxwell
The same site with a different manager can feel like a different company.
“Trust is the glue of life.”
Stephen R. Covey
Teams that trust each other swap shifts, cover breaks and stay longer.
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