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Are they properly equipped?
It has been said countless times, and I believe it is true: “The most important asset we have in our business is our people.”
Henry Ford said it best: “You can take away my buildings, machinery, my land, but leave me my people, and in no time, I will have everything back.” Henry understood his most important asset.
One of our jobs […]
Our most valuable resource.
What is our most valuable resource? I suggest it is time. It’s the most valuable because we don’t have infinite time. Time is a finite resource.
Consider some commonly used phrases we find ourselves saying, such as time flies, I don’t have enough time, where does the time go? I’m wasting my time—I think you get the point.
As leaders, prioritizing time […]
Part two: Lifelong learning
Last week, I wrote about the importance of maintaining a lifelong learning mindset. Birthed when I first read the John Wooden quote, “It is what you learn after you know it all that counts.” I shared two ways of learning: Our life experiences and reading about others. This week, I am sharing two more. But first, here is another quote I […]
“It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.”
Legendary UCLA Basketball coach John Wooden said this, which I have cherished for years. This quote has inspired me to be on a journey of lifelong learning.
When you sign up for leadership, you also sign up for continual learning. Striving to improve, gain more knowledge, develop, or acquire skills required to be more effective in your leadership.
In my emails for […]
Change: The influence for the future.
I love this quote: “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” President John F. Kennedy.
As leaders, we are influencers of events and people. Yes, we are known as CHANGE AGENTS. We don’t need more room in our house for the status quo. This must be the mantra […]
Too busy for the “soft stuff.”
Last week, I wrote about one of my clients who told me he was “too busy for the soft stuff.” He explained that he didn’t have enough time for regular one-to-one meetings with his top performers. As he put it, ”too busy putting out the fires.” He pointed out they are not ignored. They know they can come to me […]