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November 19, 2004

How many minds have you read today?

None I'd imagine.

Yet, if you're like me, sometimes I'm waiting for people to read my mine ... waiting for my boss to read my mind and know I want that new assignment; or my colleague to know I was irritated about his statement in the meeting and I'd like an apology; or my assistant to know I'd like her to answer my phone before the third ring ... or ... you get the point.

Waiting for someone to read your mind is like waiting for the goose to lay a golden egg. It only happens in fairy tales.

If you want someone to know what you're thinking, tell them. If getting the assignment is important to you, say so. If you're irritated with a colleague invite him for coffee and discuss it. If you want a different performance standard from a staff member, tell her. Mind reading is not a winning at working strategy, nor is waiting for someone to read yours.

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Posted by Nan Russell at November 19, 2004 06:38 PM