I have written a number of Tweets with parenting tips that I learned from the workplace and have effectively put to use at home. A lot of it has to do with leadership and structure, things humans respond well to, not just adults or just children.
Employees want to know their expectations, when they have been met, and when they have not been met Original tweet: Kids want to know their expectations, when they have been met, and when they have not been met
Employees accept simple, truthful explanations. They are bewildered without them. Original tweet: Children accept simple, truthful explanations. They are bewildered without them.
Managers, be predictable, and your employees will be (a little) more predictable too Original tweet: Moms and Dads, be predictable, and your kids will be (a little) more predictable too
You are in control of your business Original tweet: You are in control of your family
Employees need and want ownership: projects, meetings, successes and failures. Help them to independence not just success Original tweet: Children need and want ownership: homework, grades, sports victories and failures. Help them to independence not just success
Success for your employees is confident independence Original tweet: Success for your children is confident independence
You and your employees will thrive with an established routine Original tweet: You and your children will thrive with an established routine
I’ve noticed my employees are very reactive to my moods. Sometimes correcting my own attitude is all it takes to correct theirs. Original tweet: I’ve noticed my kids are very reactive to my moods. Sometimes correcting my own attitude is all it takes to correct theirs.
A boss without a plan has one foist upon him by underlings. Remember to be the boss of your company before you realize your employees are Original tweet: A boss without a plan has one foist upon him by underlings. Remember to be the boss of your family before you realize your kids are
Is your work space quiet, organized, ergonomically fit so you can be at your best? How about your employee’s work space? Original tweet: Is your work space quiet, organized, ergonomically fit so you can be at your best? How about your children’s play space?
To execute a plan you have to HAVE a plan. Short term plans are linked to long term strategies. Try to have one of those too! Original tweet: To execute a plan you have to HAVE a plan. Short term plans are linked to long term strategies. Try to have one of those too!
Direct praise where employees have control: effort, attitude, discipline, decision-making, generosity, respect Original tweet: Direct praise where children have control: effort, attitude, discipline, decision-making, generosity, respect