Act like you are an owner in the company. Ownership accountability means holding yourself to account, holding others to account, and the willingness to be held to account. I have a secret. I’ve told myself that if I don’t declare a goal or an action out loud, then it’s not […]
Be reliable and deliver on all your commitments, no matter how small. If a commitment is in jeopardy, notify others immediately and set a new commitment. My dad was usually a quiet, stoic figure. He did love to laugh, play golf with his buddies, and bet on an occasional football […]
The problems that face us day to day at work are small compared to the challenges facing most of the world. Keep your perspective and don’t take things personally or yourself too seriously. Laugh every day with others. The average person will spend 90,000 hours at work, approximately one-third of […]
Communicate in the least complicated way, so that your audience understands you. This applies to all communication: Spoken, written, illustrated, etc. We are accountable for what people take from our communication. As a leader, you have the opportunity to work with your teams and communicate the intention for 2019. Whether […]
We serve each other, our customers, and ourselves when we serve the community. Demonstrate making a difference. As we wrap up the holiday season, I feel it’s perfect that our Fundamental this week is about giving to others and serving. It seems high on our priority list during the holidays, but […]