Strategy October 17, 2008

This week, we have been discussing strategy. Zig Ziglar said, “What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” Many of the things we want to achieve in life are personal.  Is it possible to integrate our personal goals  and our professional goals into a single strategy? […]

Strategy October 16, 2008

Alan Cohen said, “It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new.  But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful.” When a new opportunity presents itself, how do you decide whether to continue engaging your current strategy or whether to adopt a new […]

Strategy October 15, 2008

Abraham Lincoln said, “I claim not to have controlled events, but confess plainly that events have controlled me.” What happens when strategy runs head-on into reality and reality has other ideas? How do you hold onto your strategy when you’re being dragged forcibly away? Conversely, how do you know when it’s time to let go […]

Strategy October 14, 2008

What happens when strategy runs head-on into reality and reality has other ideas? How do you hold onto your strategy when you’re being dragged forcibly away? Conversely, how do you know when it’s time to let go of even a carefully natured strategy?

Strategy October 13, 2008

Churchill said, “However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.” Strategy is the HOW results will be achieved.  Many times, we humans have operated without clear strategies. Strategy is enhanced my making clear, affirmative choices that are intended to culminate in a desired set of outcomes. Are you a strategic thinker?  Churchill […]