Listen Up!
“If there is any great secret in life, it lies in the ability to put yourself in the other person’s place and to see things from his point of view – as well as your own.” — Henry Ford
Stephen Covey writes, “The single most important principle in ... Read More »
Iron Sharpens Iron
David Ogilvy, once known as “the creative king of the advertising world” wrote, If you ever find a man who is better than you are — hire him. If necessary, pay him more than you pay yourself. Look for people who will aim for the remarkable, who will not settle ... Read More »
Trust and Prosperity
“Transcendent values like trust and integrity literally translate into revenue, profits and prosperity.” — Patricia Aburdene, Megatrends 2010
Columbia Business School Professor John Whitney claims, “Mistrust doubles the cost of doing business.” On the other hand, when trust increases, everything moves faster thus saving time and money.
The ... Read More »
99% Perspiration
“If people knew how hard I worked to get my mastery, it wouldn’t seem so wonderful after all.” — Michaelangelo
It’s been said, the only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary. Inventor and businessman, Thomas Edison, who frequently worked more than forty hours straight wrote, “Genius ... Read More »
Leadership vs Management
“Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success; leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall.”
— Stephen R. Covey
Leadership guru, Warren Bennis, offers an insightful differentiation between leadership and management: “The leader innovates; the manager administrates. The leader focuses on people; the ... Read More »