We have just rounded the turn on three years at Management Skills Blog. Our first post was November 15, 2004. I had no idea. This is post #757. I am amazed.
I am amazed at the number of readers and the widespread geography. A few weeks ago, we created a survey. Here are the top ten countries.
- United States
- Canada
- India
- Australia
- United Kingdom
- Denmark
- Belgium
- Pakistan
- Taiwan
- Sweden
I always wonder who stumbles across this blog. (71) percent of readers are either Chief Executives (23 percent), Vice-Presidents/Sr Managers/Directors (21 percent), or Managers/Supervisors (27 percent).
I am amazed at the experience of those responding to the survey. (51) percent have more than ten years in management, (22) percent of readers have more than twenty years in management.
Finally I am amazed at those readers who tell me that their day starts with Management Skills Blog and a cup of coffee. For all of you I am grateful. As much as you may be drawn to read, I am also drawn to write.
In the United States, this is Thanksgiving week, with the actual eating festivities this Thursday. Management Skills Blog will return next Monday. Until then, Happy Thanksgiving. -TF
Tom,
Thanks for everything. The class was a great learning experience for the CFL group of the Hypower team. I look forward to taking our team to another level with the help of your training.
Thanks again and “Happy Thanksgiving”!
Larry
Larry, that was a great class. Now, it’s up to you.
Thanks Tom – it was good to meet you at the Vistage conference – a very stimulating session.
Over my morning coffee in cold and wet UK, it occurred to me that ‘Thanks Giving’ in its most simple and sincere form, is one of the skills of management which is so often neglected and yet is so powerful.
Enjoy your holiday.
Best wishes
Peter
Congratulations Tom. I too blog about requisite principles and I enjoy reading your insights.
Regards,
Michelle
Peter,
You are correct. Thanking someone for their help, their support, their contribution can be very powerful. Hope to see you in the UK someday.