Tip 21Daily Hit

We all like to believe, by virtue of our knowledge and that we’re good software people, that we are going to naturally nail execution and be top performers. For a lucky few (and I do mean to use the word luck here), a strategy like this will work.

But, all of us can benefit from scheduling and tracking our accomplishments. Common sense tells us that if we exceed our managers’ expectations, we’ll be on the A list. Given that exceeding expectations is a worthy goal, surprisingly few of us have mechanisms of tracking how and when we exceed the expectations of our employers.

As with most tasks that are worth doing, becoming a standout performer is more likely with some specific and intentional work. When was the last time you ...

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