Posted in Business, Leadership, Sarkari Speaks on Dec 10th, 2009
One of the most critical elements of growing a business for the long term is knowing how to strategically plan for or make decisions about the future.
Igor Ansoff born 1918 in Russia is considered the grandfather of Corporate Strategy.
Igor identified 4 standard types of Corporate Decisions – Which I believe stand the test of time [...]
Posted in Business, Leadership, Relationships, Sarkari Speaks on Dec 7th, 2009
The majority of our day is spent trying to communicate our message or to understand the relevance of a message from others. The question we need to consider is how many hours a day do we waste in frustration and ineffectiveness because we do not seem to be able to get on the “same page” [...]
Posted in Leadership on Oct 14th, 2008
Have you ever felt that your life is an unfinished puzzle and that you are constantly searching for the missing piece?…
I used to have that same feeling. Corporate, business, personal—a piece of the puzzle always seemed to be missing and wouldn’t you know it, it was the piece that I really needed to take me [...]
Posted in Leadership on Jun 11th, 2008
As the elevator opened she stood with a frown on her face and her shoulders shrugged. Her first comment was, “I am going to sell the place I am in, if you know anyone let me know. This market is horrible, no one is buying.”
Real Estate in the States. Billions of dollars lost. Developers going out [...]
Posted in Business, Leadership on Jun 7th, 2008
Technology can be our best friend as well as our worst enemy.
I remember when Paul walked in with his mini briefcase. We all sat there with amazement as he unzipped the case and plugged in the first Motorola cell phone into the power pack that lay within the brief case.
At that point in time only the [...]
Posted in Leadership on Feb 27th, 2008
I have been to so many conferences and events that I believed I had seen it all — from the greatest success to the worst chaos — but this particular show stood out from most. It touched my heart with some of the most valuable lessons I’ve ever learned.
As an attendee at a trade show, [...]
Posted in Leadership on Feb 5th, 2008
Leadership is about doing the right thing even when it’s…
Many of us would not readily admit to doing the wrong thing. We could, however, see our way clear to admit we did nothing. What is the difference between doing nothing and doing nothing wrong? Inaction is not the same as choosing to do what we [...]
Posted in Leadership on Jan 21st, 2008
Great Leaders Learn to Think Ahead but Act Now!
A friend of mine mentioned the other day that she had sprained her ankle when she stumbled down the stairs. “What were you doing?” I asked.
“Fishing in my purse for my keys.” Two minutes ahead, her mind was already on opening the door, not on taking each [...]
Posted in Leadership on Dec 19th, 2007
Two men sat in a coffee shop. One of them, Richard, was looking considerably happier than when he entered. He dug around in his briefcase while the other man sipped at his coffee.
Soon Richard produced a Blackberry and prodded it with enthusiasm. “Let’s make another appointment,” he said. “Then we can figure out how I [...]
Posted in Leadership on Nov 11th, 2007
Stop Trying To Create Your Purpose.
It seems like everywhere we turn, every book we read and every conversation we have is linked to creating our purpose in life. As valuable as this word purpose is to our lives, it has been over used, devalued and misunderstood.
Everyone one of us is born with a [...]
Posted in Leadership on Oct 31st, 2007
Presentations these days seem to be synonymous to success. Any position within any industry not only seems to require but at times demand the fearful skill of public speaking.
Awareness precedes change, in other words we cannot change anything in our lives without being aware of our present situation. Then the question [...]
Posted in Leadership on Sep 16th, 2007
He sprints up the mountain for 10 km. He hits that punching bag like it is his last punch and kick. He is the fastest and has the best conditioning of them all in the gym.
Part of being a true leader are not the speaches that you give, the carisma that you portray, the positions you have [...]
Posted in Leadership on May 12th, 2007
SOP 5. Leaders Continuously Refine What They Know— Repetition
In order to take your business to the next level, it is not enough to just know what to do, but to consistently do what you know. The ability to repeat a calculated action plan will refine what you do, creating a more efficient process along the [...]
Posted in Leadership on May 11th, 2007
Step 4 Leaders Know What It Takes. Leaders Implement an Action Plan
All of the preceding steps become null and void, unless you are willing to take action—action to start the journey, to occasionally re-assess that journey and to implement all the little steps that are needed to move you in the right direction.
Knowing what it [...]
Posted in Leadership on May 10th, 2007
Step 3 Leaders Know Why They Want To Do It? Leaders Always Know Why?
Setting your destination is one of the easy steps. Knowing why you are committed to reaching that destination is more challenging.
You must remain true to your purpose, true to your values. A leader who combines their commitment with leadership traits, such as [...]
Posted in Leadership on May 9th, 2007
Step 2: Leaders Know Where They Want to End Up — Leaders Know Their Destination
Microsoft, the leading software company has a motto, “Where do you want to go today?” The second thing all leaders have in common is they know where they want to go, they know what they want to achieve, and more [...]
Posted in Leadership on May 7th, 2007
Here is the first step in creating success at anything in life. In fact without this step most can never move forward yet feel like they are working around the clock and going in circles.
Leaders Know What They Stand For—Awareness Precedes Change
I remember being at a client’s office building where I was asked to go [...]
Posted in Leadership on May 6th, 2007
I can’t recall when I first heard the saying “Leaders are born, not made”. At first I really didn’t give it much thought. However as we continue through this journey known as life, we start to ponder on some of these things… well at least I do.
Does a doctor, after delivering a newborn [...]
Posted in Leadership on May 5th, 2007
Commitment may be an intangible quality, but without a doubt, it is one of the most important aspects of a successful leader. What is even more apparent is that commitment starts with the smallest items that we do in our daily life. It is these small items that shape our character and makes the even [...]
Posted in Leadership on May 4th, 2007
“It takes time and patience to develop leadership, but the strength of organizations comes from sound training, positive leadership and a commitment to something greater than self.”
Retired U.S. Army General William F. Kernan,
Former NATO Allied Supreme Commander, Atlantic
I have often picked up tidbits of training information from military sources or books, simply because they represent [...]