2011

I am leaving for Pasadena tomorrow a.m. I'm going out on the limb and predicting a lopsided victory for Bucky.

Happy New Year to all. I kind of feel 2011 will be a transition year for our economy; moving from deep recession to gradual recovery.

Merry Christmas

A couple of things impressed me today. First, someone actually read my blog! and #2.... everyone seems in such great spirits today, Christmas Eve. Would be nice if we could be this way everyday!

Merry Christmas.

Taxes

How is everyone liking their property tax bills being received this month? Fitchburg taxes are up over 17%!!!! Time to revolt! I'm afraid to open mine.

Rose Bowl

I am one of the thousands headed to the Rose Bowl! TCU looks like a formidable foe, but if Wisconsin plays the way they have been playing, I don't think there is anyone in the country they can't beat.

What's First

Every once in a while I come across a list of what constitutes effective management. I still keep and reread an article dated November 2000 because I think the list of the 10 principles the author considered necessary for effective leadership are very relevant.

Number 1: Set real priorities and real commitments.
Number 2: Grab hold of tough problems, and don't delegate them.
Number 3: Don't let the guy or gal below you make the hard decisions.
Number 4: Set and demand standards of excellence.
Number 5: Create urgency. It's always better to do something than it is to do nothing.

The other five to come in a future blog posting.

Here are the other 5:

Number 6: Pay attention to details. Getting all the facts is the key to good decision making.
Number 7: Be committed and show it. Concentrate on possibilities.
Number 8: Be willing to see failure as a stepping-stone to success.
Number 9: Be tough and be fair with people. Avoid compromise when choosing coworkers.
Number 10:Last but not least: Play! You can't accomplish anything unless you're having fun.