Tall buildings and monuments inspire wonder. Many marvel at their height and talk about the features visible above ground. But the foundation remains the most crucial aspect of a building's integrity. Someone might stand back and admire the achievements of your organization. But as part of the infrastructure of your company, you are part [...]
Clear the Bar Set standards in your life so that you can fulfill your responsibilities on time. Clarify the priority and deadline as you start a project. Do not overfill your calendar. Treat each assignment as a personal commitment. Schedule each task and balance your other responsibilities so that nothing falls through the cracks. [...]
Your credibility depends on your commitment to the mission and to your team members. Do not make inflated promises about future possibilities for individual employees or the organization as a whole. Set an example of scheduling, concentration, and availability for your colleagues. Consider ways you can structure your business in order to weather downturns [...]
Food for Thought De- is the Latin prefix meaning "down" or "from." Combine this with pendere, "to hang," and you have a word picture that illustrates the meaning of dependable. When a rock climber ties a rope around a rock and rappels off a cliff, his life "hangs from" the stability of that rock. [...]