Proactive superintendents (those in the minority who operate within an aggressive “preventive mode” to defuse problems before they arise) will always outperform reactive superintendents (those in the majority who operate in a more passive mode who generally respond to unexpected issues/problems after they arise).

It will surprise some to note just how easy it is to distinguish between these two categories of superintendents because each leaves a widely disparate performance trail; for example – test your personal job security by objectively (not easily done) determining whether your present job/family performance falls within the left or right column below: (Read each line below from left to right.)

If you can identify your job/family performance as falling within the LEFT column above for 15 of the 20 comparisons presented give yourself an A grade; for 12 of 20 a B grade; for 9 of 20 a C grade; for 6 of 20 a D grade; and for less than 6 of 20 an F grade.

If you do not score well on the above test, your job is or likely will be in jeopardy…

The reality of the situation in this economy is that if you score a C grade or less on the above test – your job is or likely will be in jeopardy. (Use the poll to the right to anonymously record your test score.)

Clearly, you can measurably enhance your test results and, therefore, your job security: (i) by getting more aggressive with your job and committing to constructively address the specific job/family performance issues above where you fall short; and (ii) by committing to manage your career within the guidelines of the series of Job Securing Tips this blog has been and will continue to present for some weeks to come. Do not sit by and hope for the best job-wise because: Hope is a game plan for losing.

Superintendents, want to help your assistant(s) on their career path? Print out these Career Corner posts and responses on an ongoing basis and assemble them in a hard copy binder for your assistants and crew.

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