"MANAGEMENT-ISMS" aka (marta-isms)

This is a list that I built and passed along to each new "Rookie" District Manager that I mentored over the years.  Lessons learned the hard way, hopefully will serve as growing pain prevention.

~ I do My BEST WORK when I remember to be myself!
~ I will NEVER forget what it takes to run the floor and manage the store.
~ I do not waste time or energy worrying about what people think of me.
~ My business is my business...the rest must be NONE of my business.
~ I have control over HOW I react to things that are put on my plate.
~ Never miss an opportunity to KEEP MY MOUTH SHUT - I can't learn if I am not listening.
~ I do not have to be loud to be respected <ARTICULATE myself with GRACE and PROFESSIONALISM.
~ Remove the EMOTION...never the SPIRIT or the PASSION.
~ The only approval I seek comes from the results and achievements of my team.
~ It is no longer about ME...it is all about MY TEAM.
~ I will not be a problem solver, I will empower people to solve problems.
~ If it comes out of my mouth OUT LOUD...then I’d better be right. (know the facts)
~ Pick my battles wisely....trivial issues are exhausting and can be brutal.
~ There is no room on my shoulders for self doubt & insecurity.
~ I am the only one who can set my limitations.
~ The time and energy that I SPEND on my team TODAY will PAY for my FUTURE.
~ If I do not stick up for my people, WHO THE HECK WILL?
~ If it is important to my TEAM, then it is important to ME.
~ I had to make MANY mistakes to get this SMART! (Mistakes = Learning)
~ No one reaches brilliant by themselves…..be open to new ideas.
~ If it is good to help others, then it is good to ask for help when you need it.
~ I have confidence in myself, because I really BELIEVE that I CAN DO ANYTHING!
~ I will NEVER EVER lower my standards. 
~ I have learned, it is usually your ‘best’ people who will burn you, keep your eyes open.
~ If I don’t know the answer, I won’t make up an answer just to have an answer! 
~ I must establish a good connection, before I can communicate.
~ Did I TEACH someone something new today? Did I LEARN something new today?
~ There is ALWAYS something else to try, never never never give up. 
~ I will be careful not to start my conversations with, “I NEED” I will say, "How are you?"
~ I will do what I say I am going to do, and I will be on time.
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