Passion is not just the way to happiness – it's also the fuel that ignites success. Having passion for a particular goal, whether personal or professional, provides the energy and motivation to take the actions necessary to achieve that goal. It's the intangible component that explains why some people and teams are better able to…
Recently, a client of mine was reflecting on a former boss who really understood how to create a sense of purpose. She clearly recalled her first day on the job at a local hospital. Her new boss said, “Cheryl, your job is to create a safe, clean environment to help our patients go home with…
In last week’s issue, we discussed the first of four adherence accelerators to help sharpen your focus. The second adherence accelerator is to identify your one thing. For the purposes of sharpening focus, your “one thing” is the one activity that most directly helps you execute your plan. It’s the most vital of your vital…
A couple of weeks ago we shared how the art of adherence is a lot like growing Indian Thorny bamboo, which is native to Asia. It takes up to two years of careful attention for the plant to build a strong root structure, none of which is visible above ground. However, once the sprout finally…
The art of adherence is a lot like growing Indian Thorny bamboo, which is native to Asia. Like many bamboo species, when this particular seed is planted, it requires just the right amount of watering, sunlight, care and feeding. It takes up to two years of this careful attention for the plant to build a…
In business and in life, the game is usually won by those who can consistently execute a well-thought-out strategy. In other words, winners stick with it – they practice adherence. Adherence is the ability to consistently execute. Not coincidentally, the word “adherence” appears to have originated in the 1500s from the French word “adherer,” which…
By this time of year, nearly 70% of all we are resolving to change is on the brink of dissolving. Mastering the Art of Adherence can make a difference for you this year. World-class leaders and organizations use this time-tested, real-world validated formula for winning: When you consistently sharpen Focus, build Competence and ignite Passion,…
Here is an excerpt from Lee’s latest book, Leadership Matters. It contains 31 daily insights to inspire extraordinary results. day 18: Investment Two young men were working their way through Stanford University in the late 1890s when, during the semester, their funds got desperately low. So, they came up with the idea of engaging Ignacy…
Here is an excerpt from Lee’s latest book, Leadership Matters. It contains 31 daily insights to inspire extraordinary results. day 16: Integrity Without a doubt, your personal integrity is your most prized possession. Each day, that integrity is constantly tested, and you have an opportunity to prove it or lose it with every decision you…
Here is an excerpt from Lee’s latest book, Leadership Matters. It contains 31 daily insights to inspire extraordinary results. day 6: Communication What’s the one thing leaders do more than anything else that’s the same thing that can always be improved? Answer: Communication. Melissa Reiff, President of The Container Store, a perennially top-ranked company on…
