In relation to teamwork we define accountability as the willingness of team members to remind one another when they are not living up to the performance standards of the group. Most leaders we know have a far easier time holding people accountable for their results than they do for behavioral issues. This is a problem because behavioral problems almost always precede results issues. Continue reading “Accountability”
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Relationships First by Jon Gordon
An article by Jon Gordon about Team Building and Engaged Relationships, I thought it was a good reminder for all of us.
Relationships First by Jon Gordon Continue reading “Relationships First by Jon Gordon”
Great Message to start your week
Alan Weiss is a consultant’s consultant. He posts messages on a weekly basis that make you think about your business and your interaction with your clients. I thought this was a great message to share.
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This week’s focus point: I’m hearing too often from solo practitioners and small business owners that they feel “blowing their own horn” and assertive promotion is inappropriate, that it conflicts with personal humility. My view is that the greatest service we can perform is helping others by providing the value and talents we possess. That requires our alerting people to our willingness to convey them. This is an occupation, not an avocation. Idle boasting is never appropriate, but honest discussions of how you can help others is a requirement. We’re here to make waves, not to merely stick our toes in the water.
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This week’s focus point: I’m hearing too often from solo practitioners and small business owners that they feel “blowing their own horn” and assertive promotion is inappropriate, that it conflicts with personal humility. My view is that the greatest service we can perform is helping others by providing the value and talents we possess. That requires our alerting people to our willingness to convey them. This is an occupation, not an avocation. Idle boasting is never appropriate, but honest discussions of how you can help others is a requirement. We’re here to make waves, not to merely stick our toes in the water.
Monday Morning Perspective: Worry often gives a small thing a big shadow. — Swedish proverb.
Alan Weiss’ website is: http://www.contrarianconsulting.com
and his email is: alan@summitconsulting.com
He is a wonderful resource to keep you on track
New Book to Read
Most of us recognize that we have a tendency to look for the bad news, the problems. The new book, Switch: How to change when change is hard, explores finding a road map for taking action. They illustrate how our capacity for analysis is endless, that successes can look like warning signs to our problem-solving brains. The authors teach us that we must look for the bright spots even when all we think we see is failure, and use that to create hope. I personally really believe that if all you see is problems that is all you will get in life. I have seen it over and over again with clients. Focus on the negative and it will come to you. On the other hand, believe that you are making progress, how ever small, and you will continue to move forward. As a practice leader you can showcase what is working rather than focusing on all the problems and give your team courage and hope to continue to do the difficult things. The book has a good message, I encourage you to read it.
10 Tips from Training Camp
10 Tips from Training Camp by Jon Gordon
1. THE BEST KNOW WHAT THEY WANT
“I think a lot of people spend their life being average or good at something, but they don’t strive to be great. The best of the best not only know what they want, but they want it more.”
“I think a lot of people spend their life being average or good at something, but they don’t strive to be great. The best of the best not only know what they want, but they want it more.”
2. THE BEST WANT IT MORE
“We cannot measure desire in terms of merely thought and wishes. The best not only do the things that others won’t do and invest the time others won’t invest, but they do so with passion and intent to get better. The best are never satisfied with where they are.” Continue reading “10 Tips from Training Camp”
“We cannot measure desire in terms of merely thought and wishes. The best not only do the things that others won’t do and invest the time others won’t invest, but they do so with passion and intent to get better. The best are never satisfied with where they are.” Continue reading “10 Tips from Training Camp”
Become your Team’s Dream Manager
We have all heard the saying “A practice’s greatest asset is its people”. We propose for 2010 that you understand your team from the perspective of their dreams. What are they hoping and saving for? Team members lose focus and disengage from their jobs when they do not see how their job connects to the things they have a passion for or contributes to their goals. Reignite the enthusiasm of those you lead by understanding their dreams. Whether it is to save for a down payment for a house, pay for their son’s travel hockey team membership, plan for a special vacation, or get out of debt, by understanding each team member’s individual personal goals and helping them plan to achieve the goals, you create a bond to your team member and a compelling reason for their work in your practice.
What will your first step be toward understanding their dreams and participating as a dream manager in your practice?
Dentists are Dangerous?? What do you think of this article? Are your patients reading things like this?
Dentists are Dangerous
by Patricia Aiken
An internist at Kaiser Permanente offered the following explanation after drawing two semi-circles on the examination table paper. “This represents your mouth” pointing to the first semi-circle. “We don’t know much about it. We pretty much leave it to the dentists. This is the rest of your body,” pointing to the other semi-circle. “This is what we know about.” How convenient. 60 to 80 percent of health is determined by what is going on in the mouth and mainstream medicine doesn’t have a clue or, more accurately, doesn’t want a clue. They are making too much money on the result. Continue reading “Dentists are Dangerous?? What do you think of this article? Are your patients reading things like this?”
Three Ways Systems Maximize Our Lives By John C. Maxwell
I’d like to share specific systems that have aided me on my leadership journey. I trust the following tips will help guide your thinking as you build systems into your regular routine. Continue reading “Three Ways Systems Maximize Our Lives By John C. Maxwell”
Concerns and Worries
Anxiety is one of the top nemesis to a leader (and all humans for that matter). This issue can paralyze the progress of any organization. After years of working with CEO’s and business owners I have noticed that we all have a pattern for dealing with worry and that pattern needs to be broken. Continue reading “Concerns and Worries”
Random Leadership Thoughts
Movement causes friction. When you create a target or goals for your team, you’ll likely encounter resistance. As a leader, you can’t restrict yourself by living inside of someone else’s comfort zone. Great accomplishments require leaders to fix their gaze beyond what’s easily attainable.
Many people have powerful dreams. However, most don’t realize that the viability of their ideal tomorrow is based on what they do today. The difference between a dream and wishful thinking is what you’re doing now. Practice today what you want to be tomorrow. If you do it well enough, someday you may arrive at your dream.
Since the US Open was this past week, I will add this one. Tennis great Chris Evert once said, “The thing that separates good players from great ones is mental attitude. It might only make a difference of two or three points over an entire match, but how you play those key points often makes the difference between winning and losing.”
Try very hard not to succumb to the disease known as paralysis of analysis. Leaders have to act with incomplete information. You can never know all of the variables.
