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PATIENCE IS NOT A MUSCLE
By Keith Okano |
I was speaking with a colleague who was lamenting her issues with patience. She felt herself either caught the victim of being too patient or losing opportunities by not being patient enough. She wanted to know how to develop more patience and use it more productively. I told her the key thing to understand is…
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DOES THE END JUSTIFY THE MEANS?
By Keith Okano |
I thought it was obvious the answer is no. Yet a Google search produced 111,000,000 results of debate, justification, and philosophizing in less than one second. Regardless of the discussion, the end never justifies the means. This belief is an essential part of humanity. I know you already know this. Still, sometimes amid the…
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CULTURE
By Keith Okano |
Your culture is the intersection of your vision, mission, and values. If you don’t create a culture, one arises organically – and it may not be the one you want. And culture starts with you. As a leader, you have a unique view of your organization. You see more of the future. You see more…
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WHAT IS BETTER THAN 110% EFFORT?
By Keith Okano |
Almost anything is better than 110% effort, because 110% effort doesn’t exist. Calling for 110% effort is like watching a race and yelling for the runner to “go faster.” It doesn’t have any effect. Set a Clear Goal If a runner wants to run faster, they will likely have to approach things differently and better. …
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CREATE RELATIONSHIPS THAT MOVE YOUR BUSINESS
By Keith Okano |
I know someone I only hear from when they want something. They might want a recommendation. Or they want to borrow something. Or they need a special favor. Yet when I reach out to them, I seldom get a response. And when I do get a reply it is much delayed, or someone else contacts…
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO CLOSE STRONG?
By Keith Okano |
In a football game, it means to leave it all on the field in the fourth quarter to win. In a football season, it means to win enough games to meet the goal. Many coaches break the season down into quarters and change tactics to maximize the opportunity. In a football team’s lifetime, it is…
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