Building Personal Strength

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

The perception is that getting along with people is nice, but “nice-to-have” — secondary to the operation of the business. But most books on this topic focus on mentoring and executive coaching, not skills for operational leaders. They aren’t about computers, vehicles, machines and other “hard” equipment.

Skills 104

Skills Construction Goleman Emotional Intelligence 104

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

None of the limbs and twigs on each branch (staff-consultants) provide all nourishment required to breed a healthy tree (company). These keep the branches, limbs and twigs (divisions, consultants and vendors) on a growth curve. Growth, defined as increasing revenues each year (rather than improving the quality of company operations).

Strategic Planning 69

Strategic Planning Budgeting Planning Competitive Advantage 69

Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Validate your worth to the overall company operation. None of the limbs and twigs on each branch (staff-consultants) provide all nourishment required to breed a healthy tree (company). These keep the branches, limbs and twigs (divisions, consultants and vendors) on a growth curve. Creative new ideas generated.

Budgeting 50

Budgeting Planning Strategic Planning Competitive Advantage 50