About me

I have been in the business of management for around 15 years. I started at a very young age just by showing a good blue collar work ethic instilled in me by my military family. I was taught from a very young age how to deal with people and be a leader, all with great attention to detail.

The philosophy of management has changed a lot since I first started. Years ago the best managers were also the best workers, the ones who could get things done themselves. They worked long, hard hours and went home everyday exhausted.

I was one of them. I worked day and night, trying to do everything myself. I was moderately successful, but I never got everything done completely.

Then things started to change. I realized over time that I was working too hard and not developing myself. I saw the error of my ways. I started to slow down and realize what was going on.

Being a successful manager today requires tact, planning, and people skills. You have to be a delegator without being a worker bee. You have to be firm but likeable.
I put down the physical work and picked up books of policies and procedures. I held meetings. I changed my entire philosophy.

What followed was remarkable. I started getting interviews. And then promotions started coming. All stuff that I would have never been considered for in the past. And I got a reputation for getting things done. My main philosophy is "don't confuse efforts with results." Meaning, it doesn't matter how hard you work, the only thing that matters is the end result.

With all that I have learned, I still work with a lot of supervisors and managers that don’t get it. They still do the things I did in the past, and have little to no success. I try to set the example, but they don’t follow it.

This can be frustrating at times, but I decided to do something about it. I am writing this blog to help share my ideas and foster new ones. I want to have a community where others can discuss their success and learn from other’s successes.

You can contact me by using the link under view my complete profile or emailing me at cochise05@gmail.com. I love to get suggestions, ideas, or requests. If you like, or dislike what I write, leave a comment. I don’t proclaim to know everything, I just like to get ideas out and see what others think. Let’s work together so that we can all enjoy success!