Greatness is not a function of circumstance. Greatness, it turns out, is largely a matter of conscious choice and discipline. ~ Jim Collins My favorite author on greatness is Jim Collins so I was thrilled to see an article in the latest Inc. regarding Mr. Collins' experience teaching at West Point as the Class … Continue reading On Leadership: The West Point Way
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On Leadership: Teamwork vs. Talent
Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships. ~ Michael Jordan The best teamwork comes from men who are working independently toward one goal in unison. ~ James Cash Penney (JC Penney) To me, teamwork is the beauty of our sport, where you have five acting as one. You become selfless. ~ Mike … Continue reading On Leadership: Teamwork vs. Talent
On Leadership: The Courage To Stand for Principle
Let us have the courage to defy the consensus, the courage to stand for principle. Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God’s approval. Courage becomes a living and an attractive virtue when it is regarded not only as a willingness to die manfully, but as the determination to live decently. A moral coward … Continue reading On Leadership: The Courage To Stand for Principle
On Career Development: Be a Pirate
It's more fun to be a pirate than to join the Navy. ~ Steve Jobs Earlier in my career I thought there was a set course to achieve success. You go to school, get a job, pay your dues, and then wait for the payoff to come. That plan does work for some, however, I … Continue reading On Career Development: Be a Pirate
For Sunday: My Creed
My Creed I would be true, for there are those who trust me; I would be pure, for there are those who care; I would be strong, for there is much to suffer; I would be brave, for there is much to dare. I would be friend of all - the foe, the friendless; … Continue reading For Sunday: My Creed
On Strategy: Delivering WOW Service
We see our customers as invited guests to a party, and we are the hosts. It's our job everyday to make every important aspect of the customer experience a little better. ~ Jeff Bezos The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. ~ Mahatma Gandhi If you're … Continue reading On Strategy: Delivering WOW Service
On Career Development: The Ability to Execute
When companies fail to deliver on their promises, the most frequent explanation is that the CEO’s strategy was wrong. But the strategy by itself is not often the cause. Strategies most often fail because they aren’t executed well. Things that are supposed to happen don’t happen. ~ Larry Bossidy Guessing what the pitcher is … Continue reading On Career Development: The Ability to Execute
On Career Development: Learn How to Learn
Left untended, knowledge and skill, like all assets, depreciate in value - surprisingly quickly. ~ David Maister, Business Author and Consultant I used to be a consultant for Oracle Corporation back in the 90s when the ERP boom was happening. Technology was moving fast (and continues to do so!) and I had to keep up … Continue reading On Career Development: Learn How to Learn
On Innovation: Creativity vs. Art
Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. ~ Scott Adams Do you remember the free flowing creativity you used to do as a child? Remember all the times you created art just for the love of creating and sharing with others? Where did that love go? I think … Continue reading On Innovation: Creativity vs. Art
For Sunday: A Teacher Affects Eternity
A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. ~ Henry Brooks Adams
Steven Lee Elder 