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Plans are Worthless: Why We Should Plan Anyway

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Eisenhower told a roomfull of military planners that "plans are worthless." The post Plans are Worthless: Why We Should Plan Anyway appeared first on RapidStart Leadership. Here's what he meant and how understanding his intent can help us face the next emergency.

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Planning to Be Lucky: Are We Betting on the Wrong Thing?

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Can we really plan to be lucky? All that and more in … Planning to Be Lucky: Are We Betting on the Wrong Thing? The post Planning to Be Lucky: Are We Betting on the Wrong Thing? He said, “Luck is the residue of design.” Who was it, and what did he mean? Read More ».

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Refining the Plan: Hamburgers on the Tennis Court?

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How do you know if your plan will work? Having a solid plan is one thing; knowing that it will work is something entirely different. In the transition from idea on paper to success in the real world, refining the plan though testing is probably one of the smartest things … Refining the Plan: Hamburgers on the Tennis Court?

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How to be Successful: The 9,051-Step Plan

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The post How to be Successful: The 9,051-Step Plan appeared first on. And be sure to sign up now for twice-monthly Leadership Updates with more tips and exclusive content not available elsewhere on the site!

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Get Curious! How to Overcome Adversity with Two Simple Words

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There's no shortage of ways our plans can run off the rails; one sure way to get them back on track can be summed up in two words: Get Curious. Here's how it works. The post Get Curious! How to Overcome Adversity with Two Simple Words appeared first on RapidStart Leadership.

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The Eraser Test: How to Know When It’s Time for a Change

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How do we know when to change the plan? A casual remark by a friend last week got me thinking about the idea of flexibility and change. As leaders, we choose the objectives and set the course. But once we’re underway, how do we know if we should keep on … The Eraser Test: How to Know When It’s Time for a Change Read More ».

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Who’s Your Second? Are We Really Leading, or Just in Charge?

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We make the plans, give the orders, follow-up on everybody and everything. Are you indispensable? Should you be? Nothing happens without our say-so. The machine is humming and we are at the controls. It feels like leadership. Holding it All Together Stanley was charismatic and brilliant. Taking … Who’s Your Second?

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