Action
It’s not the thoughts that change our life, it’s the action – Anonymous. Action – that is decisive, thought-out, that bridges the gap between ‘where we are’ and ‘where we want to be’. Putting my thoughts in to action – Am I doing enough?
Performance
Lead measures
Lead Measures – those 2 or 3 things that trigger, and when executed leads to, my (our) success; things that I (we) can do something about, that influence the outcomes. Have I (we) identified my (our) lead measures? Am I / Are we tracking them? On a continuous basis? What am I / are we
Clarity
It is not the hard work that tires people, it is the fog – Peter Bregman. True. Clarity is power. Clarity in thoughts. In words. In action… First for self, then for the people around. How do I get there? And sustain, in a changing world? A Coach could help… (Write to pk to set
Start doing
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing – Walt Disney. From where we are, what we can…
Clarity
Clarity is power. As a leader, clarity for oneself is vital. What is also important is to help people gain clarity in what they do – helping them traverse through fog, uncertainties, junctions… so that they get to their destinations.
Preparation
Measure twice, cut once – Craftsman’s aphorism. Preparation, homework… It counts. Especially in the current age where getting a chance second time is highly unlikely.
Focus
When ‘urgent’ issues are in combat with ‘important’ issues (in our daily timeline), which one prevails to occupy our attention, mind-space and energy? No brainer. On a daily basis, how much time and attention am I giving for things that move the needle? What could I do to focus (more) on what is important?
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?’
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