Counsel mitigates the weakness of the individual.~ Steven Lee ElderFor leaders, especially the CEO, there is a temptation to think or believe that just because you are the top executive then that means you know it all. Your wisdom is greater than all others. This is very dangerous, especially in business. When the CEO or … Continue reading On Leadership: Counsel Mitigates Weakness
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For Sunday: The Bridge
He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass if he would ever reach heaven; for everyone has need to be forgiven. ~ George Herbert A key leadership attribute is the ability to forgive. There is a need for it in our homes where simple misunderstandings can turn into … Continue reading For Sunday: The Bridge
On Living with Purpose: Have you been kind today?
Ask yourself: Have you been kind today? Make kindness your daily modus operandi and change your world. ~ Annie Lennox It's Saturday. I encourage you to shift your attention away from your profession and focus on your family and / or others you love. This is important to maintain balance and perspective. Be kind … Continue reading On Living with Purpose: Have you been kind today?
On Leadership: Less Talk, Make It Happen
It does not take much strength to do things, but it requires a great deal of strength to decide what to do. ~ Elbert Hubbard Anxiety is caused by a lack of control, organization, preparation, and action. ~ David Kekich Talk does not cook rice. ~ Chinese Proverb In yesterday's post I shared a challenging … Continue reading On Leadership: Less Talk, Make It Happen
On Leadership: Doing Hard Things
It's war that makes generals. ~ Steven Lee Elder Challenges don't build character. They reveal it. ~ James Allen During my career I have faced various challenges from which I have gained knowledge and experience. One of them I vividly remember was when I was working as a Director of Operations and my team … Continue reading On Leadership: Doing Hard Things
On Executive Management: Good Profits vs. Bad Profits
Profit in business comes from repeat customers, customers that boast about your project or service, and that brings friends with them. ~ W. Edwards Deming You must never actually cheat the customer, even if you can. You must make her happy and satisfied so she will come back. ~ Alexander Turney Stewart In my … Continue reading On Executive Management: Good Profits vs. Bad Profits
On Career Development: The Ability to Teach
Effective teaching is the very essence of leadership. ~ Gordon B. Hinckley The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. ~ William Arthur Ward The ability to teach is the sixth and final FACE IT* leadership attribute. If you think about the leaders you admire most … Continue reading On Career Development: The Ability to Teach
On Career Development: The Ability to Innovate
Art begins in imitation and ends in innovation. ~ Mason Cooley Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower. ~ Steve Jobs Innovation without profit is nothing. ~ Jeffrey Immelt Business only has two functions - Marketing and Innovation. ~ Milan Kundera ~ Innovation has nothing to do with how many R&D dollars you … Continue reading On Career Development: The Ability to Innovate
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: Customer-Centric
It is not the employer who pays the wages. Employers only handle the money. It is the customer who pays the wages. ~ Henry Ford Customer service shouldn't be a department, it should be the entire company. ~ Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos.com If you do build a great experience, customers tell each other … Continue reading On Career Development: Customer-Centric
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