13 Evaluating and Managing Your Own Performance

If a man advances confidently in the direction of his dreams to live the life he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.

—Henry David Thoreau, American writer

Effective supervisors project self-confidence and enthusiasm. They face problems optimistically, and they deal energetically with their day-to-day routines. They get the best from their employees and share credit for any successes the team achieves. They learn from their mistakes and help others maintain perspective about their own individual development needs.

Regardless of how long you have been in your current supervisory position, you will always be able to find some room for improvement. You will probably ...

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