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Here are some more lessons I have learned.

26. Catch people doing something right

This is a great philosophy to have. Go out of your way to catch people doing something right and recognize them for it. The amazing thing that will happen is it will be noticed and people will keep on doing more “right” things because they get positively noticed and recognized. A much better way than looking for everything that is going wrong. I know when I have done something wrong I do not need to be reminded, especially not in public. Rather use the mistakes as learning experiences and keep catching people doing things right

27. There is always a better way

This is a personal motto of mine. I don’t have all the answers or all the knowledge to make the ultimate decision or find the best way. There is always a better way.

This can be frustrating too, because at some stage I have to make a decision and get things done otherwise I will be in research mode all the time. Sometimes we have to do what is right for now and live with it until we get a chance to make it better again.

28. All is well that ends well, if it isn’t well, it isn’t the end.

This is a humorous slogan but true. We have to keep on trying until we get a good result in the end. If the result is not good, we are not done.

29. People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care –

John Maxwell

I have learnt this lesson the hard way. My education, upbringing, and experience do not count in the work place until those working for me know that I care for them and have their backs.

30. Develop your strengths – delegate your weaknesses

It is important to play to your strengths and to develop them. You will enjoy the process because you will get positive feedback and will naturally do a good job.

On the other hand, delegate your weaknesses to someone who has that strength. Then your team will all work on their strengths and do exceptional work.