The Weathers Group

We're continuing our series of Community Conversations across our county that center Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in our homes and communities. Join us on October 12 @ 5:00pm at the Andrews Recreational Center. Dinner will be served. RSVP today: https://bunnelle.org/conversation/
It is our belief that the thriving, successful community we help build here in Georgetown County will, in turn, help build a better world.

The Busy Badge

I'm too busy to:
- Check-in on team members
- Develop relationships
- Connect with the clients
- Pay attention to my own needs
- Slow down and think before I act
- Be still and listen to the concerns of the team
- Respond to messages
- Follow-up after the meeting
- Follow through on what I know needs to be done

I'm too busy.
I'm so busy.
I'm busy.

Don't be fooled. I promise you, the things that busyness cause us to push aside, neglect, and deprioritize, are the same things that resurface as more considerable challenges we can't push aside, neglect, or deprioritize.

Stop wearing that

You're recommending someone for a position, where they will supervise others for the first time.

1. What are three things you look for in this person to convince you they're ready for this move?

2. What are three things you're prepared to do to support them in this move?

3. What are three pieces of advice you'll share with this first-time manager?

The next time you're in a position to promote someone, please consider these three questions. If you're the person being promoted, I want you to reframe these questions (see below) and ask the person promoting you.

1. What are three things you see in me that tell you I'm ready for this move?

2. What are three things you plan on doing to support me in this new role?

3. What are three pieces of advice you'd like to share with me?

I hope this helps.

Let's do all we can to set up new and for success, not failure. Three simple questions can provide valuable insights.

Remember, just because a person is good at doing a job, that doesn't mean they'll automatically be good at managing and supervising others doing the job. This requires a different and