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How to Grow from Good to Great
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 From Good To Great by Jim Collins is not what I would call recommended reading. To start with it is a very thick book. And the book is not a management book as such, but an investigation into why some organisations succeed in evolving into great organisations whereas other organisations never progress beyond a good or acceptable level. The results of the investigation show that personal leadership is at the root of all success. You determine your success! Discovering the answers to questions such as where your energy comes from? and what inspires and energises you? and what activities you experience as fun? For many years Eelkje (my wife) and myself have applied the underlying principles to our management coaching & training for traditional business organisations (and recently for network marketing and associate organisations). When we enjoy our work then performing that work is effortless - we feel inspired - we feel energised - we get into the flow of things. We feel passionate about our work, as I do about network marketing. Flow occurs when a self-motivated person links up with the right (work) environment. Self-motivation is the internal drive that each person has to discover within him/herself and commitment is linking into the (right) environment. Self-motivation: your attitude - your why - be alert to what inspires you Right environment: your belief - the company vision - the team system - the people inspire you Linking into the environment: your commitment - your goal setting - your planning - your effortlessly walking the talk and keeping in touch So in short, the key to personal success is: Strong self-motivation and a commitment to the right environment How do you recognise this in an employee, business partner or fellow associate? (the old saying of the right person in the right place) How do you recognise this in a personally sponsored associate? How do you recognise it in yourself? Well here are some of the tell-tale signs: * You are enthusiastic about the organisation * You are enthusiastic about the possibilities * You have fun in your work * You get into the flow of things * You do your work effortlessly * Things around you seem to take care of themselves * You feel energised * Your most significant performance measure = you really enjoy your work * You find that you give yourself every opportunity and space to continue developing (education) - attending online presentations & trainings - it is not a drag. * You find that you are better able to recognise & utilise the possibilities in the environment around you - building your contact list each day - working your list each day - it is not a drag Bottom line and the moral to this story? You can better have one employee or associate who is committed to the business as described above, than 10 associates that give you the feeling that you have to keep pepping up their motivation, or pepping up their belief in the business, or chasing them to attend meetings or contact prospects or build & work their lists. Build your business around that 1 in 10 associate. Commit to that one person and do not allow yourself to be derailed or slowed down or dragged back by the other 9. Here is a quote from a recent training session for uVme: At the end of the day you only need to find yourself 3 self-motivated, enthusiastic and committed associates to build yourself a great uVme business. And here is a recent quote from Google: We only employ the best people. That way we do not have to end up firing anybody. Enjoy and good luck! Multi-Leverage Marketing... What Else? |
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 Thanks Hannelore.And yes it has been snowing here in the Netherlands for the last two days. But with no moinatins and temperatures just above freezing point the countryside is only looking white from the frost in the early morning. Our business is in the early stages of soft-launch, so we have a long way to go yet. But yes we are building a team of strongly self-motivated individuals around the world, we have great team gel and the company behind the uVme project again has a strong management team with experience and vision and money, and is investing heavily in their baby project. All the ingredients for a great adventure are in place. Multi-Leverage Marketing... What Else? |
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| Hi Inaki
What a great article! All the best! |
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| I think it is worth mentioning that "From good to great" was not intended to be read in the accepted sense of the word. It is one of those reference books that often sits on a shelf until a set of circumstances prevail that lead you to seek help.
This book doesn't preach at you (like Think and grow Rich) and doesn't tell you how everybody is doing it wrong - except Jim Collins. What this book does is to help you sort through a situation and benefit from it. The index is quite a read by itself (although there are versions without the full, comprehensive index) and, in an idle moment, just opening up the book and dipping into it can get the grey matter working. It is a true work of biblical proportions and, like the Bible, can inspire as well as instruct. The Old Coot |
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| Hello Inaki and all
Great article Inaki! And yes I probably would buy the book but it certainly would take a LONG time to read it. I would much rather read articles from you about certain things in the book. Much quicker I think. Have agreat day all.....I just LOVE working for myself as I have lots of time to spend networking with wonderful people! www.YourUnselfishWealth.com www.InternationalWealth.info |
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| Thanks for your Email and have a gread easterweekend i hope without SNOW..
this is a nice picture with all this friends in there ..... are you really having a success Business i like to share with you and find out..!? hannaherbert www.fast-submitter.com www.healthychocolate99.com |
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| Wow this book actually sounds like a great guide to go along with "Think and Grow Rich" By Napoleon Hill! I will have to keep an eye out for it. I hope that you are doing well in your business ventures and look forward to working with you some more. All the best in 2008' Dave Galich DWDnet.2008' Dave Galich Four Step Guide Learn with DWD! |
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| Thanks Karl. I originally purchased the book because of the corporate consultancy and training work we did. It is a thick book and I tend to browse through it regularly as a reference book. It is not on my recommended reading list for my fellow associates in network marketing, but there again that is my personal judgement call... and who am I to judge? I read the book and I loved it. The Old Coot has read the book and he loved it as well. If some of my team members decide to buy the book (in spite of my not recommending it) and come back to me saying that they thought it was a great book, then maybe I will start recommending it as well. Multi-Leverage Marketing... What Else? |
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| This is a good article. I would not buy the book though. From what I read here, there is too much I would discard, so why buy it. There are, however, a few VERY GOOD points tht I do APPLY DAILY in ALL of my networking sites.
Karl HERE is ANOTHER SN site where YOU can EARN as well. r.yuwie.com/rosebush |
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| Great article, I'll have to keep an eye out for that book. Garnet Enjoying EVERY minute, could care less what people think of me..LOL! LOSE Your Inhibitions |
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| I'm happy say that this was an enjoyable read! :)
As a Retired Dude, it's always refreshing to look at the way organistions are learning about the chosen fields, and they way they plan to grow within them... Thanks for sharing the fun, and the resource is an excellent and useful guide. My best wishes for much Success to You and Yours! :) WIN Network Seminars- Your Chance To Win! |
