I had a great call with Greg today. Probably the most important one yet. He asked how I have been doing in general. Well, I told him, "to tell you the truth, I am frustrated. We started this project about 5 months ago and I feel like you aren't on board and I feel like I am not even on your radar." I hated to even say those words as I was afraid I might upset him and he may bid me farewell.
Well, come to find out, he has been waiting for me to be assertive and take the reigns and control over the project and my life. He said he is indeed busy, but I need to demand his time. And if we agree to something on the call, I have to get with his PA Bridgette, or whoever I need to do get it addressed. I have just been waiting around.
I admit it. I guess I am too nice a guy by nature. I have been told by many a manager that I am "too nice" to my customers or my people. Maybe I am nice to a fault. But Greg told me you can be assertive and go after what you want and still be nice. He said he lives under the phrase "I would rather beg for forgiveness than ask for permission" Well, I have been spending my whole life waiting around and asking for permission to be successful. That stops today! Today I am going to start being more assertive and take control of my destiny, rather than waiting around on others.
I am back folks and this project is on track and the future is very bright!
"Here's to your success"
Bill McManus
