The Wanderer

I’m not big on oldies but somehow the song The Wanderer by Dion popped into my head, in particular the chorus:

They call me the wanderer
Yeah, the wanderer
I roam around, around, around

As we wrap up the first week of January there are many resolutions being fulfilled and some that have already been procrastinated. One excellent habit for any leader to develop is to become a wanderer. Walk the halls, go to the coffee/water station, make copies or pick things up from the printer. All of these things give you a simple presence among the staff on the floor. Stop by the office celebrations or attend a team meeting you were invited to. Find ways to “be there”.

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Be there, where your employees are, where the action is even if it’s just a series drive by’s. Your team will notice your effort and you will learn a thing or two about what is really happening and how it is going.

Roam around, around, around and become known as the wanderer. Start seeing, hearing and understanding all that is happening under your leadership.

Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 07:15 am

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Jason Cortel is currently the Director of Global Workforce Management for a leading technology company. He has been in customer service, marketing, and sales services for over 20 years. In addition, he has extensive experience in offshore and nearshore outsourcing. Jason is an avid Star Trek fan and is on a mission to change the universe by helping people develop professionally. He is driven to help managers and leaders lead their teams better. Jason is also a veteran in creating talent and office cultures.

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