by Rick Baker
On Nov 29, 2020
The Thinking Behind The Tweet
One of the most graphic examples is mob behaviour. A few mob leaders can inspire destruction and pillaging from many...just consider Vancouver's Stanley Cup embarrassment. As Mark Weber says, "If the bet is between People and the Situation, bet on the Situation". [paraphrased]
Betting on Situations is, in essence, betting on people following.
And there's that Spirited philosophy - "Business Contains Only 3 Things: People, Process, & Situations"
To accomplish their dreams, leaders must remember these related things:
Be the role model you want emulated
Anticipate and construct Situations
by Rick Baker
On Nov 26, 2020
The Thinking Behind The Tweet
As the old saying goes, "There is satisfaction in a job well done."
There is more satisfaction when:
1. You know the work, even if it is the most-simple of tasks, is a step toward a positive outcome and
2. You do the work well.
Some people know this.
Others have to learn this.
Some have to teach this.
Leaders illustrate this by example: Mahatma Gandhi took pride in simplicity and the practice of walking; Napoleon Bonaparte took pride in the science and the practice of aiming cannons.
by Rick Baker
On Nov 12, 2020
The Thinking Behind The Tweet
John Wayne is one of my heroes. Every time I hear the word 'grit' I think of Rooster Cogburn, the character John Wayne played when he won the Best Actor Oscar for his role in 'True Grit'. More specifically, I think of the scene where he took on all the bad guys and won. The above picture shows Rooster charging at the bad guys...guns a blazin'...the perfect hero.
Grit - firmness of mind or spirit : unyielding courage in the face of hardship or danger
Not just in the movies but also in real life, John Wayne had true grit.
We need more leaders with true grit.