A very interesting and thought-provoking article was recently published in the Harvard Business Review. The article entitled, What Your Leader Expects of You, was originally published in the April 2007 issue of the Harvard Business Review. The article suggests creating a “boss-subordinate compact” that defines a mutual set of crystal clear expectations. Knowing that “boss-subordinate” or
Excellence in strategic thinking… and appropriate implementation… align almost perfectly with what virtually every human being defines as success, regardless of how they define success. Successful pastors with growing and vibrant churches think and implement strategically. The same is true for CEOs and senior leaders of all highly successful for profit and not-for-profit organizations across
Who would argue with the reality that cultivating the potential for greatness is one of the most crucial priorities for any leader? And, by the way, we are all leaders! We are leaders at home, leaders at work, and leaders in multiple organizations and environments in which we are engaged. In addition to cultivating our
“The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality.” –Max DePree, Chairman Emeritus, Herman Miller, Inc. According to John Maxwell, “Hope is not a strategy… realistic thinking leads to excellence in leadership and management because it requires people to face reality… leaders who think realistically and plan accordingly position their organizations to win.” In
If you have an upcoming sales meeting, team meeting, department meeting, division meeting or company wide meeting, you may be looking for a highly credible and easily remembered set of success principles that support your mission, culture, and objects… success principles that people can easily remember… and hopefully use on a daily basis. Or, you
Pam Bilbrey and Brian Jones have written a new book that is unquestionably highly relevant to all leaders… and to each and every person who is truly committed to greater personal and professional success (however they define success). Thoughtful reading, with a desire and willingness to take action and make personal, professional and organizational changes,
Are you a failure? That’s right… I am asking you a serious question…are you a failure? After all, you have failed hundreds of thousands of times… as I have. If you live long enough, and if you truly seek to reach your personal and professional potential (success), you will fail again… and again… and again.
As I write this Tips for Success, I am sitting on Waikiki Beach, the Jewel of the Pacific. The most famous resort and recreation spot in the world. Don’t worry… I’m not in the sun! Can’t afford any more wrinkles when you are my age. On the other hand, at my age, who gives a
