If your company is going to stay in business, it has to change, and that can be scary. For many people, change is more threatening than challenging. They see it as the destroyer of what is familiar and comfortable rather than the creator of what is new and exciting. Most people, and organizations, would rather be comfortable than excellent. But these days, if you don't change, you stagnate and die. We must implant change in the corporate culture. As a businessman myself, and as an … [Read more...]
Has the Golden Rule Lost Its Glitter?
Absolutely not! The Golden Rule has as much "glitter" as ever. I believe and practice it 110%, especially when it comes to values, ethics, honesty and consideration. However, when it comes to interpersonal communication, it can very well backfire. The Golden Rule states: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Basically translated, that says to treat others the way you would like to be treated, which of course isn't always the case. An addition to the Golden Rule is The Platinum … [Read more...]
How to Squeeze the Most Out of Your Time
How do you start your day? Years ago I started planning mine by writing everything down I would have to do, the night before. I found that drawing up your list the night before prompts your subconscious to work on your plans and goals while you sleep. When you wake up, you feel ready to tackle your challenges. When prioritizing and planning your time, consider the following points: • Key questions. What is the highest value-added action I can do? What can I, and only I, do that I've … [Read more...]
A Little Equation that Creates Big Results
The purpose of man is in action not thought - Thomas Carlyle Often people will ask me how I get so much done in my life. They wonder at how I am able to accomplish so many things. The answer is found not in what a great person I am, but in an equation I came up with a few years ago and remind myself of on almost a daily basis. And when I live this equation out, it produces big results. What people don’t seem to grasp is that this equation will work for anybody! Anyone can see results in … [Read more...]
Top 10 Characteristics of Ethical Leaders and Values-Driven Organizations
By Eric Harvey & Al Lucia 1. High Values Awareness Values are regularly communicated and discussed to ensure awareness and understanding throughout the organization. 2. High Values Accountability People are evaluated on values-driven practices as well as results—with zero tolerance for conscious values violations. 3. Leadership By Example Leaders earn the right to expect others to do things by doing those things themselves. 4. Values-Driven DecisionMaking Decisions are … [Read more...]
