19 questions for you to ask yourself

[PS. While the following 19 are from the desk of a librarian, note that a librarian neither works from the outer space nor practices rocket science! The bottom line is: these questions can be for you, even if you are not a librarian, & / or wear any other hat]

By Mary Pergander, American Libraries Columnist
Working Knowledge: A Monthly Column about Life on the Job, Column for May 2007

• Am I present and ready to work on time every day?
  
• Do I minimize personal computer/e-mail/phone time at work?
  
• Do I limit my work hours, take my breaks and vacations, and in other ways practice good selfcare?
  
• Do I set and meet my goals, and keep my commitments?
  
• Do I speak respectfully to and about others, even when they are not present?
  
• Do I exemplify excellent customer service?
  
• Do I use my time effectively and deliver high-quality results?
  
• Is my work complete, timely, attractive, and well organized?
  
• Do I work cooperatively and collaboratively with others?
  
• Do I make good use of the time of coworkers?
  
• Do I smile and acknowledge others?
  
• Do I allow others to speak without interrupting?
  
• Do I return all calls the same day I receive them?
  
• Do I follow up on e-mails as promised?
  
• Do I encourage others?
  
• Am I open to feedback?
  
• Am I honest and authentic?
  
• Would I want to have myself as an employee?
  
• Would I want to have myself for a boss?
  

See also my previous related posts:

2007 ALA Annual Poster Sessions Abstracts - Online!

Toxicity in the library workplace - a survey

ALA Emerging Leaders Poll - Survey

Success and Motivation: What I learned from Bobby Knight

Diversity Resources - Accommodation, Tolerance and Coexistence