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from John Ellsworth
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Why Aren’t You Dancing in the Rain?November 12, 2024 - 12:28 pm
What Is Your Next Step?October 30, 2024 - 9:59 pm
Are You Facing Adversity?October 16, 2024 - 7:43 pm
How Can I Decide?September 21, 2024 - 1:37 pm
What Do I Do Now?September 10, 2024 - 5:39 pm
Have You Ever Considered Firing Yourself?
Each of these individuals had been fired at some point in their careers, but they also were able to “bounce back” and take their leadership roles to new levels. While I’m fairly certain that none of them had immediate financial concerns, I think it’s important that we zero in on what else they had in common with us, in the event that the same thing ever happened to us.
Could This Be the Answer for You?
I’m sure you are familiar with the S-Curve concept that describes the development of a product, or for that matter, just about anything. You know – first the product is introduced, it develops slowly, and then suddenly (if it has merit) it takes off in an upward trajectory until it is eventually replaced with a better product & it fades into obscurity.
If I Ran the Circus, Guess What?
I thought it might be appropriate to offer the following summary of how I would make everything work if, as Dr. Seuss stated, “I Ran the Circus!”
Regardless of your industry, I’d pull for the following outcomes…
Are You a Prime Target for Creative Destruction?
Let’s take a look at what “Creative Destruction” looks like in real life. During a recent Client meeting, they described a situation where an employee had developed a real “attitude.”
When Will You Go Upstream?
So often, we get caught up in the throes of responding to various crises in our business. You know, feeling like you are always “on call,” just waiting to put out the next fire… So, why do we act in this manner?
Are You Using “Pareto’s Law?”
Are you taking full advantage of Pareto’s Law, which states that 80% of our results typically come from 20% of our efforts?