When dealing with major projects, services, contracts…save time from going back and forth and eliminate any confusion by getting straight to the point, in person. Limit unnecessary emails and calls and get to the root cause of the issue and work on solutions together.
You can’t please everyone
You can’t please everyone, so stop trying to do so. Live your life to the fullest and go after what you want to become and who do you want to be to your family. Along the way, don’t worry about what others may be saying about you, especially when they are not brave enough to say it to you directly. …
Hire the person, not their employer
Way too frequently I have seen people get mesmerized by a brand or a logo from where a particular candidate is coming from and frequently those hires don’t work out long-term. Yes, for high-level positions you may need some “sizzle” and somebody to come from a large organization, but please when you’re hiring and building your teams focus on the …
Look for growth in your new job
Find your comfort zone, then leave it. As you arrive at a new place pay attention to whether you are challenged to grow and learn as that is a good place to be a part of long-term. Learning new things and failing along the way is part of career growth and advancement so don’t doubt yourself for a second as …
Length and value of business meetings
Meetings. Ever present for most in some shape or form, yet commonly ineffective and disliked by the majority. Why? Why do they default to an hour? Do we need a full hour to discuss the agenda items and make decisions? That is of course, if you get an agenda ahead of time. Do they need to take place every week? …
Greatness requires discipline
Greatness requires discipline. While your talents and innate abilities are outside your immediate control, what you can control is work, effort, energy and commitment. All of which require you to be disciplined and intentional with your time, responsibilities and priorities.
I LOVE SUCCESS
I love success, I do. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be successful, however you might define success for yourself. Failing along the way is an unavoidable part of learning, improvements and growth, but to love failing is insane. While I don’t know anyone who loves to fail, one shouldn’t be afraid of taking risks, challenging themselves and trying something …
Say YES to opportunities
Say yes to opportunities and don’t over-analyze everything that comes your way. Additionally, take every opportunity to surround yourself with intelligent and capable people. Do all you can to find ways to spend time with successful people, people you can and want to learn from and perhaps join them at their level one day. Finally, be very intentional about how …
Fear of regret is GREATER than fear of failure
Fear of regret is GREATER than fear of failure, always remember this.
How to lead people
Here are a few general areas of focus and attention for those priviledged enough to lead people: Listen Ask questions Be honest and transparent Empower them to succeed, yet allow them to fail Repeat