Honor the trust others give us. Be rigorous about keeping all information in confidence and be vigilant to safeguard it. In my professional life, I find it essential to keep my private conversations with others confidential, unless I have explicit permission to share what we discussed. This has trained me […]
Make sure your expectations are clear and what people hear is what you are asking. Be clear about what is expected of you. What we hear and what is being said to us are often two very different things. The end product could lead to two very different outcomes. I’m […]
While effort is appreciated, what gets recognized and rewarded are results. Set high goals, don’t overpromise, track and measure your progress, then hold yourself accountable for delivering on the results. Deliver results is the end game of Fundamental #13 from last week, “Find a Way.” What these two do not mean […]
At the beginning of this year we introduced our affiliation with High Performing Culture. Within this wonderful community each consultant takes a turn at sharing a story about how the Fundamentals play into their daily lives, both personally and professionally. Fundamentals are the foundational behaviors expected in a High Performing Culture around […]
Respond to every situation by looking for how we can do it, rather than explaining why it can’t be done. Take personal responsibility. Be innovative, assertive, and take initiative. For some reason Mount Rushmore has been on my mind lately. In the spirit of this week’s Fundamental, I wonder what […]
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