Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Check your GRADES | Inspire Me Today - Matthew Kenney

Matthew is the president of Kenney College.



If today were my last day on Earth and I could share 500 words of brilliance with the world, here are the important things I'd want to pass along to others...



When we graduate from school the temptation is to believe we will no longer be graded on our performance. However, the reality is that upon commencement is when the real grading of our performance begins. It can seem as if we're being continuously evaluated, or graded, by employers, customers, co-workers, family etc. There is no doubt that assessment is important and, when done correctly, can provide positive feedback and benchmarks for our professional development. Done incorrectly, feedback from the stakeholders in our lives can be painful and detrimental. It can also lead us to assess our own performance too harshly.



I always found acronyms to be a useful instructional tool. One I use to help early stage entrepreneurs stay focused is G.R.A.D.E.S. Following six simple steps can assure that we are making the grades in our personal and professional development. Regardless of what others may think, following these steps will lead to success. I have dedicated my career to the s...


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