TRUISMS

By Jeff Blackman

• Never compromise your integrity.

• It is okay, to politely say no.

• Do what you do best.  Have others do the rest.

• Do not waste time telling others about your grandiose plans.  Results inform the world.

• Honor your commitments, deadlines and deliverables.

• When in doubt, simply do the right thing.

• Be decisive.  Take action.

• Have a big ego.  Meaning, be self-confident and assured.

• Have an ego that still leaves room for flexibility and change.

• Respect outside opinion, perspective and judgment.

• Find people who are smarter than you and seek their counsel.

• Pay attention to detail.

• If you expect a yes, only deal with decision makers.

• The easy way out is usually the easy way in...to a new problem.

• Have a sense of humor.  Laugh at yourself.

• Ask intelligent questions.

• Listen.

• On occasion, you will be tested.  It will all seemingly be unfair.  You will wonder, how is one person supposed to handle all of this!!! ?  You can.  And, you will.