Moving at high speed, trying to get more and more done. Thankfully, economic indicators show us headed toward blue skies again.
Have you been running around the same bases week after week, assuring that the essentials are under control? The urge to concentrate exclusively on crucial, immediate concerns can be overwhelming, but it’s a mistake that can hinder growth. No matter how busy you are, strategy matters.
The economic slowdown compelled organizations to reverse the gradual creep of costly, unnecessary complexity, and that’s good. But it has also meant weathering the storm with a smaller staff, and that’s been a challenge. To drive results going forward, leaders must be equipped to keep every employee on track. With all the re-sizing, restructuring and belt tightening, it’s very possible that many, if not all, of the roles at your company have changed. Make sure that the opportunities on the horizon don’t dissipate into chaos because of cloudy communication and altered roles...
Paul J. Meyer, who founded Success Motivation Institute and Leadership Management Institute and lived his life encouraging others, died at his home early Monday morning surrounded by his family. He was 81.