Daily Leadership Thought #30
It’s okay to play favorites, as long as you pick the right ones; every business should be a meritocracy.
Month: September 2010
Formation of New Vistage CEO Peer Group
The remainder of this year there will three separate opportunities to particpate in a meeting, hear a speaker and interact with existing members. Please contact me at edward.robinson@vistage.com or 301/624-5686 if you are someone you knowfits the criterian and is interested in learning more.
Daily Leadership Thought #29
Very few things in lfe constitute a real crisis, strive to keep a balanced and proper perspective.
Daily Leadership Thought #28
Always think in terms of scenarios/contingencies; things rarely turn out exactly as planned.
Daily Leadership Thought #27
Take full responsibility for making your meetings effective and well worth the expenditure of resources, time and effort
Daily Leadership Thought #26
When confronted with a contrary opinion, don’t be defensive, instead hear the other person out and stay focused on the issue not the person.
Daily Leadership Thought #25
Stick to a regular reading schedule (not just non-fiction and including the classics); reading broadens your pespective, encourages self-reflection and disciplines your mind.
Daily Leadership Thought #24
Micromanaging always does more harm than good in the long run; Hire the right people, give them clear direction, and then “trust” them.
Daily Leadership Thought #23
Encourage others to challenge your own thinking; don’t ever think you “know it all” because you don’t
Daily Leadership Thought #22
Allow time for daily planning and reflection
Daily Leadership Thought #21
Build a network of advisors you can consult on all major decisions – no leader is an island
Daily Leadership Thought #20
Learn from your failures, otherwise they come back to haunt you
Daily Leadership Thought #19
If you don’t know the answer be honest about it and seek out help
Daily Leadership Thought #18
Address your biggest challenges/opportunities today; Don’t procrastinate
Daily Leadership Thought #17
Your role is what you make of it – there are no excuses when you are in charge
Daily Leadership Thought #16
You set the tone, remain positive and keep crises to a minimum
Daily Leadership Thought #15
When you are wrong, admit it, knowingly jumping off a cliff is rarely courageous, but always dangerous…
Daily Leadership Thought #14
Push yourself to interact with people who make you (and each other) smarter
Daily Leadership Thought #13
How you treat people, sets the standard for your organization (and children)
Daily Leadership Thought #12
Avoid emotional extremes, they exhaust those around you and weaken your credibility
Daily Leadership Thought #11
Keep score on the things that matter – don’t get bogged down in the unimportant