Excellence
Excellence – probably has less to do with talent (alone), more to do with passion. One question that helps in the pursuit – ‘Is this the best that we could do at this point in time?’
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Direction
‘Direction is so much more important than speed’ – Anonymous. Agree. Speed matters. We also need to be watchful of the direction – which is easier to lose sight of. And difficult / expensive to get back to. What helps us keep the course (irrespective of speed)? May be our commitment to chosen course, our
Right questions
‘Life’s toughest issues are not solved by having all the answers, but by asking the right questions’ – Marilee Adams. When right questions are posed, that increases the possibility of finding the right answers. Coaches who ask powerful questions help individuals develop a sense of purpose, clarity in thoughts and commitment. Asking right questions –
Courage
Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen – Winston Churchill. As leaders, do we sit down and listen enough? Do we have the courage to listen to some of the things that our own team wants to tell us? What happens
One thing
I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times – Bruce Lee. What is that one thing am doing each day that would take me closer to my goal?
Execution
It is better to have a Grade B strategy and Grade A execution than the other way around – Michael Porter. Essence is excellence in execution. In other words, an idea or strategy is only as good as its execution. The balance is crucial. Do I have / maintain an effective balance? Am I focussed
probabilities
‘When we plan for future, there is a high probability that a low-probability high-impact event happens’ – Marshall Goldsmith. In our planning process, do we factor-in low-probability high-impact event(s) happening?
Questions
What happens if the Leader asks the following questions to his / her team members (individually), and listen intently: · If you were in my role, which are the first 3 things that you would do? · Which are the 3 most impactful opportunities that we have?
Focus
‘People think focus means saying yes to the thing you have got to focus on. But that is not what it means at all. It means saying no to the hundred other good ideas that there are’ – Steve Jobs. Staying focussed – on course, on purpose, in the face of distractions of all sorts…
Clarity
Often we hear that leadership is about taking risks. Sure, it is part of leadership. Making choices that may seem risky. Taking decisions in foggy conditions. What helps a leader in making those choices, taking those decisions? Clarity – in thoughts, in intent, in purpose, about means…