Quick InterviewWhat five words best describe you?Honest Hard-working Reliable Listens Consistent Calm What are your hobbies or interests outside of work?My Granddaughter Lola Yard work/gardening/home improvements Exercise (walking) Traveling What make's a great boss?*Someone that leads by example. *Someone who remains calm and collected -- manages with their mind and not their emotions. *Someone who listens, asks for options/input, asks questions about the options/scenarios you identify, and then both of you discuss what solutions will work the best. *Someone that is respected and has the highest level of integrity. *Someone who is innovative *Someone who utilizes their team's talents through teamwork. *Someone who is humble and gives credit where credit is due. What is your yardstick for success?*Continuous improvement -- don't settle for the status quo. *Establishing metrics, measuring the process(es), making improvements, then repeating the process all over. You cannot make true improvements unless you can measure the process -- otherwise it is a guess... *Teamwork -- multiple minds are always better than one. What are your long-term professional goals?*Find a challenging position that I am passionate about. *Potentially, starting up my own business where I can help OEM companies with overseas sourcing via the supplier network that I have established in China and India. |