In Search of Excellence: Lessons from America’s Best Run Companies By Thomas J Peters and Robert H. Waterman This powerful, thought-provoking and fun book is considered by many as the “Greatest Business Book of All Time.” In Search of Excellence is one of the books that has influenced me the most, and is a must-have […]
Category = Peak Potential – Page 6
Audacious, Tenacious and Unshakable. Every leader, achiever and organization worth their weight understands the importance of expending energy to get world-class results. Mechanics and engineers might call this “horse power.” Developing a fully engaged fan base of team members, clients, and family members takes a whole lot more than muscle, torque and brute force. The […]
Perhaps what makes this inspiring video so darn powerful is the knowledge that this sports, media, and political icon is flawed (like the rest of us). The truth is, “You can’t climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets.” Like many boys my age, I grew up idolizing the exploits and successes […]
OK, you know by now that I love to find tricks and tools that bring simplicity and clarity to the complex and confusing. Here, my friends, is one of the best I’ve found. When this Venn Diagram was shared with me earlier this past year by one of our team members, it was like a […]
In our fast paced world those that can adapt are the ones that thrive; and to adapt means to learn. As leaders and entrepreneurs, learning is HUGE in keeping us on the cutting edge of our industry, life, and relationships. I’m lucky. My number one strength, from the Strengthsfinder 2.0 evaluation, is LEARNER. So, I’ve […]
Success is 99% failure; the lone wolf myth makes for great movies; peruse your local magazine stand to beat the competition; and so much more! Here’s a fun, info-packed Google Hangout interview of me from a couple of years ago, conducted by Raymond Toenniessen, Managing Director of Development & External Relations at IVMF based at […]
No plan, especially a Plan B, survives contact with the enemy! So, stop waiting for the perfect team member, flawless marketing plan, or ideal market conditions. I was recently asked, by a young woman, during a Q&A session if it’s “better to have an ‘A-Team’ with a ‘B-Plan’, or a ‘B-Team’ with an ‘A-Plan.’” At […]
