We are continuing to soak in the info and challenge of the Willow Creek Leadership Conference and this next session is presented by Colin Powell. I've been looking forward to this presentation as I heard Powell about 9 or 10 years ago and was completely mesmerized by his insight and approach.
A few one liners that Powell is expanding upon:
"Leaders are Problem Solvers" this is the way that Powell's interview is starting off and it is both a no duh statement as well as an oh yeh realization.
"Only People Get Things Done" it is putting the people in the right opportunity for them to maximize the work. Use the 1/3 - 2/3 rule: 1/3 of time for top leadership to plan, explain, etc. and 2/3 for those making the implementation decisions to do it right.
"Reward your best performers - Get rid of your worst performers"
The first one to know that a poor performer is not performing are the ones that are making the most impact. If poor performance is not addressed it eats into the heart of those who are giving the most.
"Make sure you have fun along the way"
so why don't we have more fun?
"Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier"
optimism is contagious, not false or forced but real, will make a difference far greater than the one who is optimistic
Powell once again does not disappoint. Well said and a good challenge.
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