Jack
inspirational leadership long
Management is all about managing in the short term, while developing the plans for the long term.
morning pessimist accomplished
Nothing of any importance has ever been accomplished by a pessimist.
inspirational weed jobs
My main job was developing talent. I was a gardener providing water and other nourishment to our top 750 people. Of course, I had to pull out some weeds, too.
inspirational people trivia
An overburdened, overstretched executive is the best executive, because he or she doesn't have the time to meddle, to deal in trivia, to bother people.
ideas intellectual together
We bring together the best ideas - turning the meetings of our top managers into intellectual orgies.
management holding-on failing
Failing to differentiate among employees — and holding on to bottom-tier performers — is actually the cruelest form of management there is.
responsibility leader crowns
When you were made a leader you weren't given a crown, you were given the responsibility to bring out the best in others.
risk example want
If you want risk taking, set an example yourself and reward and praise those that do.
inspirational computer internet
I was afraid of the internet... because I couldn't type.
jobs people leader
As a leader, your job is to energize people around the mission and vision you've articulated.
winning leader popularity
You are not a leader to win a popularity contest-you are a leader to lead.
life change strength
Willingness to change is a strength, even if it means plunging part of the company into total confusion for a while.
thinking people stories
The story about GE that hasn't been told is the value of an informal place. I think it's a big thought. I don't think people have ever figured out that being informal is a big deal.
coaching important doe
Does coaching work? Yes. Good coaches provide a truly important service. They tell you the truth when no one else will.