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My Friends are My Mentors
I asked my team to share their insights regarding the best coach or mentor they’ve ever had. As we were discussing this I tried to reflect on who I might…
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The True Test of a Visionary
A compelling vision is invaluable because it is: Motivating Exciting Inspiring Attractive to Talent Attractive to Strategic Partners Foundational for Big Things Holds Promise Sets Direction And possibly many other…
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Hiring For Growth Takes Faith
I have been preaching a message that we need to be prepared to hire ahead of growth. The only way we avoid a drop off in growth rate is to…
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Make the Vision Plain
As a visionary, one of the greatest challenges is communicating that vision. I know what it is. I know what it looks like and have spent time with it, examining…
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Behave Ahead of the Growth
My team has been discussing the concept of hiring ahead of the growth for several months now. The idea is that as long as we keep hiring capacity in our…
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Are You A Hero?
Focusing on outcomes without process typically leads to the creation of heroes inside the organization. These great individuals can accomplish much, but without the ability to transfer that capability, the…
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My Life As A Fruit Tree
I’ve been a fruit tree for several years now. It’s not a bad life, but one with some definite quirks and challenges. Some I’ve learned to live with, some I…
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Processes Do Not Guarantee Outcomes
A strong process cannot guarantee a great outcome. Simply following the steps does not make something happen. One can have all the right ingredients, follow the steps and still just…
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If I Had A Million Dollars I Would…
Another thought experiment: If I had a million dollars, I would…? It depends. How is that for a non-answer. It really does depend though. It depends on if it was…
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Self Reflection in T-ball
My son is 6 and has begun to love baseball. It is so wonderful to watch him have fun learning to play. And as a dad, just playing catch with…
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