With each passing day, more and more universities, organizations and businesses are moving their operations online. This massive test of our business continuity plans, processes and procedures (while challenging today), will be of great value in months to come. We will learn what works, what doesn’t and what could be improved. We will also learn what could and should be …
The long game – Episode 2 | Paige Francis on building relationships and providing opportunities
Podcast – Episode 2: Paige Francis, Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the University of Tulsa shares her thoughts, ideas and experiences on building relationships, providing opportunities to all, leadership, innovation, culture and much more.
Random learning opportunities
Learn from everyone, expand your perspectives and listen to what those you work with have to say about your organizational leadership, culture, performance, product, services, outcomes…your present and your future. Invite folks to be truthful and share what they have observed along the way, both across the industry and your organization.
Cross the finish line
We all have projects, goals and potential accomplishments which have dragged on for way too long. Some of them are 90% done, yet we have spent the last year, or two without any major progress from that point in time. Why is this the case? Are we no longer interested, motivated, inspired? Do we have other priorities? Whatever the reasons …
Quitting vs. wasting time
Quitting vs. wasting time, do you know the difference? All major accomplishments require commitment, focus, attention and energy and above all, hard work. If you truly want something, quitting is never one of the options.
There are no shortcuts
There are no shortcuts to anything major, important and truly valuable. They all require hard work, commitment and work ethic of a champion. Do you have what it takes to be successful and achieve your goals?
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 …
Give away your products and services
Give away your products and services to enter new markets or segments and establish your brand while sharing your knowledge and experience. Provide value BEFORE you ask or expect anything in return. When people are not familiar with what you can do and know, it is is up to you to build awareness and share freely without expectations or conditions.
What you should learn from your boss and why
Learn from those who are ahead of you on your professional journey. Take every opportunity you get to learn from their good and less than ideal decisions, actions and ideas.
Always learn from the best
Always learn from the best, whenever possible, that is. Do whatever you can to surround yourself with people who are leaders of their businesses and industries where you can listen, learn and ask questions. Be intentional about your personal growth, education and advancement, take charge and act proactively towards unlocking new learning opportunities. Remember, this is YOUR life, ACT like …