Implementing your vision comes down to the gritty and unglamorous details of completing the task at hand and holding a standard of excellence. In business, as in life, there are visionaries to boot, but value is created by the successful implementation of your ‘Why’ or your vision. Remaining faithful to build core processes around your vision will ensure long-term operational achievement. In all careers, businesses or projects, the path to success is never a straight line, it is filled with pivots, unexpected obstacles and challenges. However, the journey is often more insightful and impactful than the destination itself. Throughout your lifetime you might find that you are part of many different ‘What’s’ and their success is largely determined by the vision and implementation that you bring with you to the project.
Read moreThe Work of “How”
‘Why’ and ‘How’ individuals make great business partners, but even greater is the person who can catch a vision AND commit to the strategy to see that vision through to fruition.
Read moreThe Church of “Why”
New converts in your church of ‘Why’ are those who believe in you, your brand, your integrity, and your growth. These followers value a relationship more than undercutting margin and know that reciprocity allows for both the ebbs and flow of business over time.
Read moreDon’t Hit Snooze
Don’t Hit Snooze just because you think operational performance is boring! Keep your business performing all summer long!
Read moreDon’t Sweat It.
You’ve heard the term “don’t sweat the small stuff.” During the busiest of seasons, and when demand for your time is at its highest, tasks and priorities should be accomplished in order of impact.
Read moreThe Crucible Experience
The Crucible Experience: Leaders are made in the trenches, not in the boardroom. Leaders are made in the hardest of times when values and resolve are tested.
Read moreSomething from Nothing
Even if you’ve come through a challenging season in your business or personal life, the secret is to stay focused on the future and try again tomorrow.
Read moreThe Perfect Brainstorm
Recently, two books have come across my desk, and they both include an essential set of rules for all business owners, “Rules for Improvisation” from Tina Fey featured in Bossypants, and “Rules for Brainstorming” featured in Change by Design by Tim Brown. I found both to be uncannily similar and poignant looking into next season […]
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