We strive to be world-class. That means we set ambitious targets. However, we rely on people to achieve our targets.
Life is not a sprint, it’s an ultra-marathon. There are many obstacles and hurdles and curve balls along the way, some self-inflicted but many unforeseen and unexpected
The simplest definition of culture is “the way we do things”.
People have the potential for greatness in them. If, as a leader, you believe it and encourage it, you are often rewarded with fantastic results.
The courage to make bold decisions is often the difference between success and failure in business and life in general.
A leader’s mediocrity has a devastating effect on the whole team. You tolerate it at your own peril.
It is important to know what result you desire, what outcome you aim for, but it is futile to spend your energy fixated on the result instead of on doing the basics well.
To survive and flourish in this uncertain world you need to be resilient, adaptable and flexible. You need to have a growth mindset. You need to look for opportunities and when you find them, you need to grab them.
Most of us have grown up with religion. It should therefore be second nature for us to treat others the way we want to be treated. However, in my case, the true meaning of the golden rule only struck me much later in life.
If you keep your promises, you have an infinitely better life than when you don’t. You will have a better career. You will have stronger relationships. You will have a better self-image.