In previous blogs, we’ve talked about the relationships between Gen-Xers and millennials. We have also covered what truly motivates and inspires millennials. This week, we’re going to discuss how those concepts apply in a real-world work environment. If you missed last week’s post, where we talk about why millennials are motivated differently than previous generations, […]
Ill-Equipped to Define Success
Here’s the takeaway: Both businesses and individuals are generally ill-equipped to define what success means for them. It’s rare that people truly want to know where they want to go, and how they’re going to get there. I see this not only with leadership teams, but also with individuals: In most cases, people don’t really […]
Backpacking and the Philosophy of “Less Is More”
Here’s the takeaway: You don’t need as much as you think you do. Figure out what you don’t need, so that you can focus on what’s truly important. When it comes to defining what’s really important to you, in one of my blogs, I talk about the value of a clarity break. I believe in […]
The Value of a Proven Process
Here’s the takeaway: A proven process allows you to show what you do, not just tell it. About half my companies use something that in the EOS world, we call a documented proven process: It’s a documented way to show their clients, or prospective clients, what their product or service is. Instead of telling somebody […]
The Responsibility of LMA
Anybody in the Accountability Chart who has people directly reporting to him/her has the primary responsibility of LMA. If you manage anybody, even if you’re only managing contractors, the primary job is to Lead them, Manage them, and help hold them Accountable (LMA). These things are our main obligations as leaders. Here’s the added secret: […]
Self-Select Out
As companies go through the EOS process, it is not at all uncommon that I see some sort of transition happen in the leadership. This transition might be a change in seats, filling an empty seat, or about 40% of the time, I will see a team member completely transition out of the team. These […]