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How to Think like a Visionary

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I was riding in an airplane a few years ago when Richard Branson, CEO of Virgin, plopped down in the seat next to mine. Imagine that! We talked for a while, and then Branson hurried off to visit a few of his friends on the other side of the plane. I should mention, by the way, that Branson had invited me on this particular outing – and it was in his brand new Boeing 747 (bound for the Virgin fleet).

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Leadership Inspirations – The True Nature of People

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“Fortune does not change men; it unmasks them.&#. Suzanne Curchod – Necker (1739 – 1794). French-Swiss salonist and writer. If you enjoyed this article, let us keep you up-to-date on other newly published insights by signing up for our complimentary StrategyDriven Newsletter. Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc. This content is intended for personal and non-commercial use only.

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Alternative Selection – Reality Check

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Just because the numbers look good doesn’t mean you should move forward with the initiative. Leaders often face the dilemma of having numerous attractive initiative options to pursue when developing their strategic plans. Many of these options are provided by an eager and engaged workforce; individuals who diligently examine the proposed opportunity, associated costs, and make the strong case for pursuing these cost saving and/or profitable efforts.

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The 86400 Concept: Manage Purpose, Not Time

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As a former time-management trainer, I have intimate knowledge of the folly of depending on lists, planners and other such tools. Ive tried many different kinds but found that something was missing in my strategy. It’s not that those tools are bad – far from it – but over time, I learned that they miss the mark. Organizers, calendars, and the latest apps all focus on managing time a finite entity.