Are You Satisfied Being Good?
Good is okay. Great is much better. I
recently took the time to re-read the book Good to Great by Jim Collins.
It was a great opportunity for self reflection and planning for the
future.
The key messages from the book focus on
building great organizations. The following
learning points, from the book, can be used in building a great
organization and a great
professional.
- Be a Level 5 Leader. Humility + Will =
Level 5 Leaders. This is important
whether we are in a formal leadership position or not. One quote
from the book, “You can accomplish anything in life, provided that you do not
mind who gets the
credit.” Harry S. Truman
- Surround yourself with the right people. We
need people that will inspire,
challenge and build us.
- Confront the brutal facts. What are we good
at, not good at, what motivates us
and makes us feel good?
- Focus on strengths – what can we be the
best at? Building our assets is much
easier than trying to make ourselves into something that is not
natural for us.
- Develop a habit of discipline. Discipline includes building the
right habits, taking
time to evaluate before taking action and doing things we might not
want to do.
- Incorporate technology and systems when it
makes sense – not just because others are doing it. We should know
how the newest, latest gadget will really impact us, our
productivity, and our results before jumping in.
The messages from Good To Great are timeless. If
you've read the book before, read it
again with new eyes. If you've never read it, this is a good time – many
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In today's business environment, being good is
not good enough. What can you do to
ensure you are as great as you can be?
Want more information about how our program and
services might assist your
organization? Contact Nancy Bleeke at (414) 235-3064 |
