
“Every man who takes office in Washington either grows or swells, and when I give a man an office, I watch him carefully to see whether he is growing or swelling.” – Woodrow T. Wilson
A friend shared this quote with me this week, and I love it! Are you growing or swelling?
Signs of Growth
- Developing relationships
- Making decisions that are best for the company/team
- Resolving conflict
- Creating change
- Communicating
- Growing businesses (economic growth or stimulation in the event it’s Washington)
- Positive atmosphere
- Feeling of teamwork
Signs of Swelling
- Using the words “I,” “me,” and “my” more than “we”
- Politics and maneuvering
- Making decisions that are best for the individual
- Little or no communication (or the perception of power in not sharing/hoarding information)
- Appearing unavailable or unapproachable
- Not spending time with the little people
- Spending money foolishly
- Using the title or position as leverage for support
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