When I use the word “commitment,” many interpret it as commitment to the company, team, or cause. That’s not at all what I’m referring to here. Of course everyone on your leadership team is committed to the company (I hope). The question is, is each person on your leadership team committed to every decision you make every time?
“A man ordinarily has time to do all the things he really wants to do.” Anonymous
When you face some issues with your team, emotions may flare and that can become a hindrance to resolving the issues. Take a moment to view this video for some tips on how to guide your team through the emotions to a positive conclusion.
Every entrepreneurial company, regardless of size, never has enough people, money and time to accomplish all the goals its leaders can envision for it. Its the nature of the beast.
It feels like an oxymoron discussing process to entrepreneurial leaders, but I hope to make clear the value of marrying process and entrepreneurship.
Shiny stuff is akin to the “sirens song” of Homer’s Odyssey, a promising beginning that ends with a bad result. Just as the sirens of mythology lured sailors to their deaths, “shiny stuff” could potentially sink your boat.
