Category Archives: Jim’s Philosophy

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The First Line Manager: Vision

Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish…Vision is the key word for many executive management programs at universities. These universities understand without a vision companies die. Steve Jobs at Apple Corporation is a good example. When Jobs … Continue reading

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The First Line Manager: Back to Basics

Experience teaches senior first line managers when and how to “go back to basics.” Many times during my career I heard this statement, “we have to go back to basics.” When executive managers speak this phase, it comes with vague … Continue reading

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First Line Manager Know Thyself

In the forecourt of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi are the words, “Know Thyself.” This is an admonition to people to remember they are not God; and, to enter the Temple with humility. Ben Franklin said, “There are three … Continue reading

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First Line Manager Focus and Obligation

What does focus and obligation have to do with a first line manager’s responsibilities? Focus and obligation are the keys to a successful organization. When I was a young boy my parents did not let me have a magnifying glass. … Continue reading

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First Line Manager in All Thy Getting Get Wisdom

First line managers must use wisdom to make effective decisions. They must reconciled differences between people and processes. When we think of wisdom we usually think of King Solomon. We remember the decision he made about a baby. Two women … Continue reading

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