March 2018 Leadership Lessons

March 2018

VIDEO OF THE MONTH:

"Denzel Washington: How to Achieve Your Dreams "

Denzel Washington gives an inspiring speech on how each and everyone of us has a different gift and we have to use them to reach our goals.

Watch the Video

ARTICLE OF THE MONTH: "Tips for Embracing Change in the Workplace" by Kenya Rutland

Let's face it, change is all around us and it's not going to subside anytime soon. This fact has been recognized as far back as 500 B.C. when Heraclitus famously said, "The only constant in life is change."

This is particularly true in today's workplace. Emerging technologies and rapidly evolving consumer needs are driving organizations to change how they deliver value to their customers in order to remain profitable.

Learning how to adapt and thrive in a changing workplace is critical to individual success. Just as Charles Darwin suggests in On the Origin of Species, "It is not the strongest of species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most adaptable to change."

"Good to Great" by Jim Collins - Book Reviewed by TLP Cohort #5 Member

While Jim Collins' goal with Good to Great may have been to create a book for the business community, this book contains many leadership ideas that can be extracted and modified for your use.

One of the points I learned—create a disciplined culture by insisting everything to be done a high standard and nothing less. Focus on the "why it is important" and build ownership of every task.

I highly recommend this book to anyone that is looking to enhance his/her management and leadership qualities.

Welcome to Our New TLP Cohort #6!

Earlier this year, the following members of the Public Works Community were notified of their acceptance into the Transportation Leadership Program (TLP) Cohort #6. We look forward to being part of their educational journey. Please join us in welcoming our new TLP Cohort #6!

Congratulations to:

Jordan Andrews - Town of West Hartford

Dominick Brescia - CT Dept. of Transportation

Glen M. Curtis - CT Dept. of Transportation

John C. Hayman - CT Dept. of Transportation

Derrick Holloway - CT Dept. of Transportation

Jason Kaufman - Town of Greenwich

Jason Maggi - CT Dept. of Transportation

Carol Noble - City of Bristol

Don Nolte - Town of Cheshire

David Oakes - City of Bristol

John T. Riddick III - CT Dept. of Transportation

John C. Slavin Jr. - CT Dept. of Transportation

Jefferson Tatro - CT Dept. of Transportation

Jeffrey Thomas - Town of Newtown

David M. Wasik - CT Dept. of Transportation

There are still spaces available in this Cohort. Click here to get an application.

To learn more about the TLP Program click here .

Announcing the 2018 Creative Solutions Award Program

As a leader, here is a great way to recognize your team!

Has someone in your crew built a tool or device to help make a job safer or more efficient? Have they improved a process that has increased safety, saved time or reduced cost? If so, let us know about it!

The Creative Solutions Award recognizes individuals and departments that have found innovative ways to get the job done safely and efficiently with resources they have on hand. Share your "homemade" gadget, tool, equipment modification or process with us and let us share it with the Public Works Community through the Connecticut Creative Solutions Award.

Winners receive recognition at our annual Gradation and Awards Ceremony and their solutions are entered into the National Build a Mousetrap Competition sponsored by the National Local Technical Assistance Program Association.

Not sure your gadget would make the cut? Check out our online guide to see examples of past winners—and maybe get inspired to try something new!

Deadline is May 1 ^st —submit your entry today. Click here to download the Entry Packet.