As 2009 comes to a close, many take time to reflect on where they are in life and what a new dacade will bring. A great time to share some thoughts about my rules for success.
1. There are no rules.
Thinking outside the box demands that you break some rules! Structure, principles, in fact all discipline theories should be used to support independent thinking. Curiosity is so much more powerful than playing by the rules. Innovation comes from exploring outside the boundaries of rules. From the book THE GOOGLE STORY: "A Healthy Disregard for the Impossible"
2. Treat people with TRUST and RESPECT.
Accountability and integrity are driven from trust and respect in relationships.
3. Be proactive
Control my Attitude - My response to what happens in my life is driven from my attitude. Keeping a positive attitude reflects a positive response.
Never ASSUME - Ask the obvious. The message may not have been received as it was intended. Seek first to understand, then be understood.
Improve my life through the things that I can influence, rather than reacting to external forces.
4. Recognize and reward results at all levels.
This creates winners - help people to realize their dreams.
5. Enjoy the ride.
When you are no longer having fun, find something else to do. Maintain a balance in life. Experience life.
6. Under promise and over deliver.
Know the goal and exceed it. Do not be over optimistic in your estimates. Do not accept "no" prematurely.
7. Admit when you are wrong.
Reinforce feedback and candor. Open the Johari window.
//Norm
www.normanbain.com
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