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How Will I Work

November 4, 2012·1 min read

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How Will I Work

'Is it better to work alone, or to work with others? If you can work wonderfully well with others, you need to figure out what form fits you best. Among the truly outstanding top leaders, Winston Churchill preferred working together. George Marshall said this of the somewhat high-handed George Patton, a brilliant commander in World War II: "(George Patton) is the best subordinate the U.S. military has. Had he not been a subordinate, he would have been a terrible leader." (p. 314)

From "Management - 62 Essential Lessons from the Greats, Relearned" by Frank Arnold, translated by Choi Da-kyung (Deosup)

You have to find the "way of working" that fits you. To do that, you first have to understand "yourself."

Am I better working "together" with others, or "alone"? To produce results, is it better to feel the pressure of time, or to work in quiet conditions? Do I prefer a well-ordered setting, or ever-changing circumstances? A large organization, or do I feel more fulfilled in a small one? Does the role of "decision-maker" suit me, or that of "advisor" or "staff officer"?

Each person has their own traits. There are almost no people who produce stellar results in both opposing situations. That's why you first need to know what kind of person you are.

Ask yourself these questions and try to find the way of working that fits you best—that's the path to producing real results.

▶ Yeh Byung-il's Economy Note - Twitter: @yehbyungil / Facebook: www.facebook.com/yehbyungil

This English version was translated by Claude.

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