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Attention to detail: Are you serious about being #1?
“For want of a nail…the shoe was lost…for want of a shoe…the horse was lost…for want of a horse, the battle was lost. What a sorry tale! And all for the want of a horseshoe nail” – An old nursery rhyme
If we want to be the best, attention to details are critical. As General Colin Powell put it, “Check small things…be demanding”. Top achievers know and live the value of relentless attention to detail. Everything counts. Everything matters.Read More…
Time: To block or not to block
Last week I was working with a client on time management. She is a CEO, and like most in that position, has more coming at her than she can attend to. As Peter Drucker often said, effective executives know how to manage their time well. Here is what she already had in play:Read More…
Learn early and often
We know that top-performing salespeople are very good at asking questions. As prospects, we should plan our questions too. It can save us big money.
Document your reputation
My father worked for many decades as a project engineer for a major oil company. He became a renowned expert in pipeline controls, and actually worked for three years straight as a consultant during the construction of the Alaskan Pipeline. He was smart, intuitive, and the best problem solver I have ever known.
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The most active ingredient of a goal
What do messy desks, smoking, and being overweight have in common? They are conditions that occur based on habits and behavior. While most would argue that a messy desk, smoking, and being overweight are not desirable, why do so many of us struggle when trying to reverse these conditions? Habits are powerful and to overcome a bad habit and replace it with a good one may be simple, but it isn’t always easy. How do we make it easier?
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