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There’s no question that results come from employees. There’s only so many hours in the day, and one quickly learns, especially as you progress higher in an organization, that results come from below, not from you doing everything. The Executive must develop strategy to accomplish company goals, communicate the tactics needed to accomplish that strategyContinue reading “The Executive must develop the best team possible”

One of the most important things an executive can do is earn the trust of others. Without trust, sales will be limited and take longer; employees will be less loyal and productive; and your boss will ask more questions and “micromanage” you. In short, without trust, the executive cannot be effective.But how does an executiveContinue reading “The executive must earn the trust of others.”

When a business is broken the answer lies in one of three places: Yes, I stole that from Marcus Lemonis, host of the hit TV show “The Profit”. Go follow his podcast “One Hundred Percent” right now, for some excellent business advice.Let’s assume people want your product here. In our business, our customers definitely wantContinue reading “The Executive Knows that People and Process Determine the End Product”

In psychologist Victor Frankl’s book “Man’s Search for Meaning” he relates his horrible experiences in various Nazi concentration camps. He went through unimaginable horrors and applies his experience as a psychologist to try to understand how some made it through without going mad, committing suicide, etc. He concludes that man can choose how he responds toContinue reading “The Executive Experiences Growth Through Stress”

The executive is responsible for finding, training, and managing talent. Ultimately, everything we do as executives depends on the quality of the work of those we manage. In a perfect world, we’d find talented team members and then sit back, relax, and watch them go.But that’s not reality. You need to understand the capabilities andContinue reading “The Executive must hold others accountable and move on from those who can’t or won’t do the job.”

One of the hardest lessons an executive must learn is how to use their time effectively. Time is the one thing we can’t make more of. Once it’s spent, it’s gone.Therefore, the executive must learn what to do with the limited amount of time they have each day. The question is…what do you do withContinue reading “The Executive Must Use Their Time Effectively”

One of the most important things an executive can do is earn the trust of others. Without trust, sales will be limited and take longer; employees will be less loyal and productive; and your boss will ask more questions and “micromanage” you. In short, without trust, the executive cannot be effective.But how does an executiveContinue reading “The executive must earn the trust of others.”

The most important book you can read to become a better executive is the Bible. Even for non-believers, the ancient wisdoms compiled in this book are too compelling to be ignored, and should be read and reread constantly. The second most important book you can read is “How to Win Friends and Influence People” byContinue reading “The Executive Must be Likable.”

The mindset of the executive is the most important component of their success. I cannot stress this enough. Without the correct mindset, there is NOTHING I can teach you that will make you an effective executive.In the personal development world, this term is used over and over. It would make sense to have an establishedContinue reading “The Executive Mindset”

As an executive, you are the CEO of your sphere of control. Assume everything is your fault, and that you can control the outcome of the results for which you are responsible. This is your best course of action because it forces a change in your mindset. It will force you to think about howContinue reading “The Executive Must Take Complete Control and Accept Complete Responsibility”