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How to Become Wildly Productive

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Wall and Piece) The most productive leaders: Set stretch goals. “A lot of people never use their initiative because no-one told them to.” Drive hard for results. Practice unfailing consistency. Expand knowledge and… Continue reading →

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Beyond Typical S.M.A.R.T Goals in 2013

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The former CEO of Southwest Airlines, Jim Parker, told me, “Don’t set artificial goals for yourself.” Set people goals. Production and profitability are useful and necessary but never enough. Begin with noble ends: Leadership is about people. Increasing profits by 6% is important but not noble.

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Crushing 5 Urgent Leadership Challenges

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#1 Productivity: The difference between success and failure is doing things others put off. Mission and vision are the purpose behind productivity. Protect time with priorities. Some things feel urgent but they don’t matter. Urgencies control weak leaders. Courageous leaders bird-dog priorities. What are you really getting done?

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What to do when Working Harder Doesn’t Work

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Barry, her inexperienced manager, just set a goal of increasing her production by 15%. Mary feels like a caged animal. She already works overtime! Mary asks, “What do you suggest I stop doing?… … Continue reading →

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