3 Resolves (and 1 Confession)
I’m reading Good to Great again with some of my friends. We heard Jim Collins speak at a conference about his new book but decided (since we want to lead GREAT businesses/ministries) to go back and re-read his classic.
This month, we’re reading the first 2 chapters. The first? A summary of his process written to excite us.
The 2nd chapter? The meat starts.
The book uses imperial data to prove why some “good” companies become great. It took years of research and it’s still very relevant.
Leadership is tackled first. What he calls Level 5 leadership. The crazy blend of humility and willingness to move forward. Do you have that? As he explains the other 4 levels that leads to this mega-leader; I’m...
Wanted: An Apprentice.
I just got back from the Catalyst Leadership Conference in Atlanta. 13,000 Leaders.
Andy Stanley started the 2-day conference and he ended it as the last speaker. He always amazes me when he states things I know; but challenges me with things I've never thought of.
He brought up the idea of having an Apprentice. And what convinced me that I need to have an Apprentice? This quote:
"Someday someone will do what you're doing. Wouldn't it be good to be there when they do it?"
It's sobering to think about. But we're all replaceable -- wouldn't it be GREAT to help prepare someone for your job!
How do we apprentice someone?
Never Work Alone: Model what you do. Explain Why you do it. Demonstrate how...