Every year, I look forward to the New Year. It just seems like such a natural time to pause and think about the year behind us and the year that we look forward to. 2010 won't go down in my book as my most favorite year but it was one of remarkable accomplishment. I was able to put 140 managers through a core skills program that consisted of four fundamental management classes. I got a new software system installed that will change the way work is done at my hospital. I gave some tough feedback to a manager who was failing--and her performance improved dramatically. I got to promote an employee out of the administrative ranks and into the professional ones. We got a new A/C system in our condo. My brother turned 40 and I was able to go to the surprise party. My partner had a great year at work. We went to Paris, Provincetown, and Phoenix (hmmm, only towns that start with "P").
So, 2011. Every year I spend some time just thinking about what the next year holds. I'm always optimistic so I just assume that the year will bring good things. If you haven't already, get out a piece of paper or open up a Word document. Now, just write down what your intentions are for the new year. Where would you like to be in December 2011 looking back over the year and looking forward to 2012. Did you actually move the ball forward?
My 2011 intentions are simple and they are safely written down and in a spot where I can access them and read them regularly. I encourage you to do the same.
Welcome 2011. May your intentions come true.
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