Focus. This article is about the power of focus. The key take away is the need to drive a message you are passionate about against as few points as possible, and ideally one main, overriding imperative. In this case, focus. Clear? It’s a lesson reinforced by Steve Jobs, Bill Clinton, JK Rowling, and others. [...]
Rebuilding Business Stamina While Onboarding After A Layoff
March 8, 2009 By 7 Comments
John Paul Newport’s recent article on Tiger’s Search for Golf Stamina (Wall Street Journal March 7, 2009) has some ideas directly applicable to business leaders onboarding into new positions – particularly after a layoff. Key points: PAST RESULTS NO GUARANTEE: Know that past results are no guarantee of future performance PREPARE TO PLAY IN ADVANCE: [...]