Showing posts with label albie work. Show all posts
Showing posts with label albie work. Show all posts
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Saturday, May 16, 2009
Meanest Managers?!?
I just heard from Robin that some people at work thinks I'm one of the meanest bosses at work. LOL. Meanest boss vs. Bossy Boss with High Expectations for everyone....I'd say I'm more of the latter. Thanks Blanca for making such a good point about what differentiates me from being meanest boss vs bossy boss! :P
Monday, May 11, 2009
You're Just STERN Liz!
We have this new hire at work who has a "job coach." That's all the details I will say about him. Anyways, there's been a couple times where I've tried to talk to him and teach him how to do things the proper way. Whatever I say, whether it's just from asking him to do things a certain way without saying it with so much pessimism & negativity, he takes it the wrong way becasue he's very sensitive...
So earlier today I found out that the entire 3 weeks since he's hired, he's not doing such a good job; missing floor sweeps and really just "wandering" around the store doing nothing. So I decided to pull him into the office and try to understand and help him do a better job.. I asked Dale to be present while I speak to the new hire due to the "there's always two sides to the story" thing. Guess what happens in the office? I haven't even said much to the new hire and you can see him becoming really upset. I tell the new hire I can't help you if you can't help me understand why you're not performing well the past weeks. Of course, things don't get settled when he leaves and he ends up being upset with this sort of creepy glaring eyes towards me for the rest of the day. Afterwards, I said to Dale, "I can't say anything to him because he'll just get upset before we'd ever come to some point of resolution." Dale couldn't believe what just happened when the new hire got really upset. I told him, see i can't say anything to him...good or bad because he'll just cry." As Dale left the office he said, "Liz...you're just stern...you have a stern voice."
The point is ...when my voice becomes ahem...stern...watch out because I can make you cry!
So earlier today I found out that the entire 3 weeks since he's hired, he's not doing such a good job; missing floor sweeps and really just "wandering" around the store doing nothing. So I decided to pull him into the office and try to understand and help him do a better job.. I asked Dale to be present while I speak to the new hire due to the "there's always two sides to the story" thing. Guess what happens in the office? I haven't even said much to the new hire and you can see him becoming really upset. I tell the new hire I can't help you if you can't help me understand why you're not performing well the past weeks. Of course, things don't get settled when he leaves and he ends up being upset with this sort of creepy glaring eyes towards me for the rest of the day. Afterwards, I said to Dale, "I can't say anything to him because he'll just get upset before we'd ever come to some point of resolution." Dale couldn't believe what just happened when the new hire got really upset. I told him, see i can't say anything to him...good or bad because he'll just cry." As Dale left the office he said, "Liz...you're just stern...you have a stern voice."
The point is ...when my voice becomes ahem...stern...watch out because I can make you cry!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Dinner with--42 Albie Crew!
Robin & me....can you tell I'm a lil' buzzed?!?
Sue Ann and myself trying to avoid the Patron shot!
This is probably the best thing I needed last nite! A xmas dinner/reunion. All thanks to Robin! Soo much fun and "buzzed"! hehe
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
How to Accept Blame When You "Mess Up" at Work
How to Accept Blame When You "Mess Up" at Work
Too many people in today's work world are perfectionists. Others are afraid to make mistakes, unsure of how their mess-ups will affect their company or their relationship with clients or co-workers. The truth is that too little emphasis is put on the positive side of making mistakes. When a mistake is made, the chance to learn something new is huge. Yet not everyone takes advantage of this chance. If you're one of those who have a hard time dealing with a situation in which you made a "boo boo", here are some ways to deal with it.
1. Report your mistake right away
If you happen to notice it before anyone else does, there's always a chance you can fix it. The mistakes that can't be fixed are harder to deal with. If you find you messed something up, report it right away. Talk to your supervisor and tell them what happened. By fessing up immediately, you'll stop anything else from being affected by your mess-up and the chances are greater that it can be fixed.
2. Admit to your mistake
It will take more energy to find excuses for why it happened or other things (or people) to blame. Instead of trying to pass the buck, take responsibility for what you did wrong. If there is a good reason it happened, explain what happened but don't try to pass it off on anyone else. Admitting to your mistake can be scary, but ultimately it will be a learning experience and show you as strong and professional.
3. Don't scapegoat
One of the easiest things to do when you make a mistake is to pick someone else to put the blame on. If this can be avoided, it should be. If you feel justified that something didn't get done because so-and-so didn't give you an important message, do mention that you didn't receive the message on time, but don't give names, especially around other co-workers. Chances are that the other person will fess up to their own part of it if you're willing to accept responsibility for yours. Never blame someone who doesn't deserve it ( that's just outright lying). If part of your job depends on someone else getting something done and they "drop the ball" consistently, do have a discussion with the boss and find a way to work with that person rather against them.
4. Ask how to make it better for next time
Most mistakes are made simply because the person making them wasn't trained properly on a task or didn't fully understand what they were supposed to do. If you've made a mistake, ask your boss to go over the process where the mess up occurred. Ask questions until you understand exactly how to do it next time. Use your mistake as the learning opportunity it should be and you'll save yourself from any grief next time it happens.
5. Let it slide and move on
Even after you've tried everything, there are going to be some mistakes that are just unfixable. Sometimes, the boss can't even be satisfied and may, indeed, become angry with you. The only thing you can do is offer a sincere apology and not do the same thing next time. Though you may feel horrible, especially if the boss or co-workers seem overly miffed, let yourself get over it. This happens to everyone. After awhile, your mistake will be forgotten while others are made...just hopefully not by you. The best thing you can do when you make a mistake is to deal with it like a professional. Don't hide it, don't try to convince others it wasn't your fault, and make sure you learn from it. You'll earn respect and show others how to handle their own mistakes when they make them.
By Amanda Sposato, published May 09, 2007 p://www.associatedcontent.com/article/235777/how_to_accept_blame_when_you_mess_up.html?page=2&cat=55
Too many people in today's work world are perfectionists. Others are afraid to make mistakes, unsure of how their mess-ups will affect their company or their relationship with clients or co-workers. The truth is that too little emphasis is put on the positive side of making mistakes. When a mistake is made, the chance to learn something new is huge. Yet not everyone takes advantage of this chance. If you're one of those who have a hard time dealing with a situation in which you made a "boo boo", here are some ways to deal with it.
1. Report your mistake right away
If you happen to notice it before anyone else does, there's always a chance you can fix it. The mistakes that can't be fixed are harder to deal with. If you find you messed something up, report it right away. Talk to your supervisor and tell them what happened. By fessing up immediately, you'll stop anything else from being affected by your mess-up and the chances are greater that it can be fixed.
2. Admit to your mistake
It will take more energy to find excuses for why it happened or other things (or people) to blame. Instead of trying to pass the buck, take responsibility for what you did wrong. If there is a good reason it happened, explain what happened but don't try to pass it off on anyone else. Admitting to your mistake can be scary, but ultimately it will be a learning experience and show you as strong and professional.
3. Don't scapegoat
One of the easiest things to do when you make a mistake is to pick someone else to put the blame on. If this can be avoided, it should be. If you feel justified that something didn't get done because so-and-so didn't give you an important message, do mention that you didn't receive the message on time, but don't give names, especially around other co-workers. Chances are that the other person will fess up to their own part of it if you're willing to accept responsibility for yours. Never blame someone who doesn't deserve it ( that's just outright lying). If part of your job depends on someone else getting something done and they "drop the ball" consistently, do have a discussion with the boss and find a way to work with that person rather against them.
4. Ask how to make it better for next time
Most mistakes are made simply because the person making them wasn't trained properly on a task or didn't fully understand what they were supposed to do. If you've made a mistake, ask your boss to go over the process where the mess up occurred. Ask questions until you understand exactly how to do it next time. Use your mistake as the learning opportunity it should be and you'll save yourself from any grief next time it happens.
5. Let it slide and move on
Even after you've tried everything, there are going to be some mistakes that are just unfixable. Sometimes, the boss can't even be satisfied and may, indeed, become angry with you. The only thing you can do is offer a sincere apology and not do the same thing next time. Though you may feel horrible, especially if the boss or co-workers seem overly miffed, let yourself get over it. This happens to everyone. After awhile, your mistake will be forgotten while others are made...just hopefully not by you. The best thing you can do when you make a mistake is to deal with it like a professional. Don't hide it, don't try to convince others it wasn't your fault, and make sure you learn from it. You'll earn respect and show others how to handle their own mistakes when they make them.
By Amanda Sposato, published May 09, 2007 p://www.associatedcontent.com/article/235777/how_to_accept_blame_when_you_mess_up.html?page=2&cat=55
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