Who owns it?
“If everybody is responsible for it, nobody is responsible for it.” An associate of mine said that to me this week, as we were discussing a particular business situation. That succinct statement packs a lot of wisdom into just eleven words. It’s not unusual for teams to utilize common resources, upon which they are all […]
Maximize the Moment
We have perfect clarity on the past, if we choose to see it. We have no way to know what awaits us just ahead, whether or not we are ready for it. So make your plans, because you may need them, but always maximize the moment. The “here and now” is where we build relationships […]
Leading: Purpose Second
Once you’ve put People First and have assembled the right core team, a leader must assure that he or she is working in sync with other team members toward shared goals. This depends on having a crystal clear vision of what you’re seeking to accomplish. Purpose Second. It’s not enough for an owner or business […]
Sunset
When was the last time you actually watched a sunset? I don’t mean just glancing up at the sky and momentarily admiring the brilliant colors and shifting light; I mean when was the last time you really watched this daily spectacle unfold? Viewed in the right setting, sunsets are magical. Days may occasionally seem long, […]
From Many: One
Leadership is a Journey. Our 2017 Leadership Forum brought together Many from across our business for One Purpose: to drive positive changes in things that matter. Leadership has continuous improvement at its heart. As I listened, absorbed and processed the creative energy around me, I observed Many: Talented people from vastly different backgrounds; States and […]
What Days Give…
An oriental friend of mine shared a proverb with me that he memorized as a child and which he uses to guide his life: Best days give memories. Good days give happiness. Bad days give experience. Worst days give lessons. The concept is that there is value to be gained from each day, which is […]
Things BIG & small
What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? The answers for me are abundant but, as I reflected early today on this very question, they sorted themselves into things BIG and small. I’ll share a few of the things that came to mind: BIG Things The Gift of Life and Good Health Freedom and Those Who […]
See Farther
Sometimes a break from the action is just what’s needed. During the past week, I explored parts of “The Land of Enchantment”, otherwise known as New Mexico. A favorite vista was found at a spot with an elevation over 11,000 feet, near Taos. The summit of Wheeler Peak reaches just over 13,000 feet, the highest […]
More Than a Pay Check
Your work matters. It’s important to those you serve or for whom you build things, to family members who depend upon you, and for your own sense of well-being. If your work is in sync with these things, you’ll know that what you do is about more than a pay check. When you feel this […]
Faster!!!
I’m pretty sure that I’m not the only one feeling it, but life is moving too fast to stop and check! Are things moving faster for you, and business along with it? Are weeks, months and years whisking by? Is that reality good, bad, or indifferent for you? In my view, “Faster” is what you […]