A financial analyst once asked me if I was afraid of losing control of our organization. I told him I’ve never had control and I never wanted it. If you create an environment where the people truly participate, you don’t need control. They know what needs to be done, and they do it. Continue reading
Leadership
Key Insight in a Strategic Contest
Perhaps Sun Tzu’s most important insight was that in a military or strategic contest, everything is relevant and connected: weather, terrain, diplomacy, the reports of spies and double agents, supplies and logistics, the balance of forces, historic perceptions, the intangibles of surprise and morale. Continue reading
Personal Learnings from the Life of Steve Jobs
- You can make a dent in the world – Decision then Focus and Determination.
- Stay Hungry Stay Foolish
- Keep it Simple
- Much can be achieved in a mere 56 years.
- ‘Health is Wealth’ and no amount of wealth can buy health.
– OTE
The spiritual side of Steve Jobs
Many don’t realise what needs to be done to convert a vision into specific tasks
Every great leader has had an instinct for execution. He has said, in effect, “unless I can make this plan happen, it’s not going to matter.” But the selection, training and development of leaders doesn’t focus on this reality. Judging from our observations, a high proportion of those who actually rise to the top of a business organisation have made their mark – their personal ‘brand’ – as high level thinkers. Continue reading
Everybody can be Great…
.. If you want to be important—wonderful. If you want to be recognized—wonderful. If you want to be great—wonderful. But recognize that he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. (Amen) That’s a new definition of greatness. Continue reading
Confront the brutal facts and act on the implications….
“…A key psychology for leading from good to great is the Stockdale Paradox. Retain absolute faith that you can and will prevail in the end regardless of the difficulties, and at the same time confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be… Continue reading
Have you got that steadfastness?
“Three things are necessary for great achievements… First, feel from the heart… This is the first step to become a patriot,the very first step. Continue reading
Never, never, give up!
“Nine Famous Irishmen – In the Young Irish Disorders of 1848, nine men were captured, tried and convicted of treason against Queen Victoria and were sentenced to death. Their names were: Duffy, Meagher, McManus, Donahue, O’Gorman, Lyene, Ireland, McGee and Mitchell. Continue reading
Four Unexpected Qualities of a Leader
“…Yes, everyone agrees that leaders need vision, energy, authority, and strategic direction. That goes without saying. But we’ve discovered that inspirational leaders also share four unexpected qualities: Continue reading
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