Motivation

  Effective people are not problem-minded; they’re opportunity minded. They feed opportunities and starve problems.  – Stephen R. Covey

  I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples. – Mother Teresa

Define success on your own terms, achieve it by your own rules, and build a life you’re proud to live. ― Anne Sweeney

Recent research shows that 15% of employees are engaged at work. If you happen to be one of the 85% that fall outside of that engagement zone, consider that there are a multitude of reasons why that might be true. However, before looking elsewhere for answers, start with yourself.

If you plan to get yourself a gift this holiday season, invest in the discovery of what work you are best suited for. That is a gift that will keep on giving.

When it comes to reaching your goals, plan your work and work your plan.  Be prepared for the grind, the incremental and the journey.  No shortcuts, no discounts, no hacks – just hustle.

Don’t worry about failure. Worry about the chances you miss when you don’t even try. – Sherman Finesilver

All kidding aside, we know that teams harness incredible power when they operate in harmony.  One of your primary roles as a leader is to nurture the environment, ensuring that the team matures in the use of that power.  To that end, be swift and decisive in dealing with matters that would undermine the team.

Two tips in that regard:
1) Regularly create space for dialogue, collaboration, and alignment.
2) Do not allow room for negative or disconnected overtones of “we” and “they” inside of the organization, all sub-teams must be a part of the big team.

Just imagine what is possible if we all do that something that we can do.

Consider the things you don’t like doing and outsource so you can spend more time doing the things you love.  Now, just flip the script and do the same, taking things off someone else’s plate.

If you ask yourself “why” five times, you will get past the surface such as “to get to work,” “to earn income,” “to pay the bills” and closer to the root … the thing that really drives you to action.

Delivering in-year results is good, creating a sustainable company is great.