15 Philosophies
When you think around such an initiative, it not only displays what you are passionate about, or differentiates you, but also the items you may share with other people, and organizations. Any time you go beyond stating your opinions, and write them out, it also allows you to decipher what you are truly committed to with more vitality. Here are mine. I would love to hear yours.
Brian Siegel “Handshake”
15 Philosophies
1. “We’re as great as we help others become!”: Service above self is true leadership.
The key to success is to help others achieve the greatness that is inside them. A servant leader places self-interest behind the goal of achieving an Organization‟s objectives, and helps others win. You get what you give, so give more than you want.
2. Innovative Insights: The key to driving creativity, and winning in business, as well as life.
Genuinely caring about meeting and exceeding the true needs of your consumer or client, and providing deliverables are driven by listening. At times, to gain insight can require you to suspend your beliefs. Utilize learned patterns, but also integrate instinct.
3. Relationship, Service and Community Driven
Leaving a legacy requires focus on building leadership, purpose, and capability. Winning once may be simple luck, but winning consistently requires skill, passion, and a clearly articulated vision. Focusing on what can improve the lives of individuals, organizations, and communities through your efforts drives winning business strategies.
4. The gift of inspiring others
Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day. Teach a person to fish and you feed them for a lifetime. Leading by example, teaching, and mentoring supplies mutual benefit to all parties. This helps individuals, as well as organizations grow. No one achieves anything great without the support of others. The past doesn‟t have a future, but today does.
5. Vision: Expanding perception, providing clarity, and solutions.
When reasonable people disagree, it can be due to not looking at the same facts. Being available to gain clarity on the truth of a situation by looking at it through another person‟s lens often leads to alternative solutions. Seeing beyond your own horizon is key.
6. Choosing the harder right vs. the easy wrong.
It is easy to flow with the current, but it‟s our duty to adhere to values no matter the waters. I have learned it is important to have a strong moral compass to guide your actions. In business, it is sometimes helpful to leave your ego at the door, it is unacceptable to abandon your morals. Never sacrifice quality for cost. You do not have to be a product of your environment.
7. Significance > Success: “How you react to obstacles defines your identity!”
Challenges are opportunities. You will fail, how you choose to manage that situation dictates your purpose, and also results. Being significant through “passionate, persistent, patience” allows success to be a byproduct.
8. Writing improves thinking, strategy, and planning.
It is better to fail on paper than in the market. Writing allows you to share reason and logic for critique. Gaps can then be identified, clarity shared, and solutions provided. It takes courage to share thoughts on paper, as it opens you up to judgment. Respect is a universal language that we can all share.
9. Integrity and Trust: Mom was right, Actions > Words, and if life hands you lemons, make lemonade (or make a lemonade stand!).
Transparency is a measure of character, and integrity is a byproduct of trustworthy action. Lead and follow via the Golden Rule.
10. Inspiring and informing.
People intellectually committed can achieve impressive results. But, great things are achieved when people are emotionally committed. I have always been impressed by the underdogs who defy the odds and win. They play with passion and often will their way to success. They inspire greatness in others because of their actions. “Follow the advice you give to others.” (Proverb)
11. Innovation: Challenge existing systems, respectfully.
If two reasonable people cannot find a win/win solution that benefits both, then it is appropriate to “agree to disagree agreeably” and have no deal. This position avoids the destructive behaviors of manipulation, pushing for your position at the expense of others, and disrespect. Be skeptical, but not cynical. At times, you must recognize that you don‟t have to reinvent the wheel to turn it differently.
12. “Never doubt yourself, that’s what everyone else is for!”
Be decisive, have educated discipline, and (when needed) surpass judgmental surroundings to achieve your goals. Move your feet vs. be a groove in a seat. Good things may come to those who wait, but great things come to those who make things happen!
13. “Failing to prepare, is preparation for failure.” - Abraham Lincoln
Do your homework! Proper research is key for calculated risks. Ask questions and involve others.
14. Constantly Learn: Improve your knowledge economy.
Learn from everyone, and be open to diverse ideas. “You are as wise as the things you know; that you don‟t know!”. Be available to adapt to change, evolve, stay curious about life; and maintain balance by learning „what really matters‟.
15. Leadership: Be of humble grace.
Do not allow ego to deter your leadership. Having confidence does not mean being prideful. Work to gather the right people on the right projects, for the right reasons. When needed, lead by following. Speak with a smile, walk with truth, and be of purpose driven meaning. Leadership and positive attitude are a lifestyle, not an event.
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