I once worked for a small start up company many years ago here in Beaverton. There were snacks set out with a box to slip dollars or coins into through a slot. After a few weeks the slot was pushed open just a little at a time and it became clear some money was also...
Here’s how I answered, and still answer, the “Now what?” question. Admit that I don’t know as much as I thought as evidenced by the fact that I didn’t know what I didn’t know. Ask for help from someone who listens and can ask the...
Skills to execute.The right skills and sufficient skill level gives you the ability to execute. Without the ability you simply can’t get the job done. Skills are crucial. Knowledge to understand the situation.Understanding the situation in a clear way with...
As Stephen Covey details in his book 7-Habits of Highly Effective People…and his recently released slideshare. “You are not your habits…change your habits and you will change your world. To change your habits you must change the way you see the...
Do you need to reinvent yourself, your approach and your culture to get to that next step you want? The realization is that it starts with the leadership. To change culture starts at the top and flows into the organization. Not everyone is ready. There’s a...
Know clearly what you want and why. “Why in the world do I need this just to get people to do their jobs? Besides, I don’t have time.” Consider that delegating tasks requires alignment to be effective. The best way to get people aligned is to be...
