For many years I’ve collected articles, lists, notes, and ideas that I picked up reading, listening to speakers, or just talking with people. These became the foundation for the Morganisms that I share in my books and on the Applied Wisdom website.
I’ve always encouraged people to develop their own “management toolkit.” It’s a habit that serves as a constant reminder that we evolve over our lifetime as managers. There are always new ideas that can be helpful — or old ideas that suddenly apply to a situation in which we find ourselves.
Download the worksheet here to help you start your personal collection of maxims and catchphrases reflecting your unique management style and identity. You’ll find some examples on the second page.
- Do you already keep a list of notable sayings and ideas? Do you have a few favorites?
- How will you go about building, or expanding, your personal list?