Bill Lisowski shares updated information and questions related to the subject matter in the three books he co-wrote: Positioning Success, Earning Success, and Retaining Success. Look for facts and commentary on issues related to business management, leadership, people development and mentoring, process improvement, and current business news.
Jack & Suzy Welch offered an interesting perspective on Barack Obama's successful campaign to win the presidency, illustrating the 3 successful leadership principles used during the campaign. Those three factors (BusinessWeek, Nov. 17, 2008):
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Start with a clear, consistent vision. To galvanize followers, provide a simple, inspirational picture of the future to excite your team members. Stick to a limited number of points, repeat them relentlessly, and this will turn people on to your ideas.
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Execution. It's not the only thing a leader needs to get right, but without it, nothing else matters. Surround yourself with best-in-class players who are always prepared. Many think they've nailed execution by doing the same old thing, but winniing means doing that--and finding new customers and opening new markets along the way.
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Finish with having friends in the right places. Business leaders cannot succeed with the the endorsement of the board. because of that concept, any initiative you attempt requires that your superiors are firmly on your side.
About Bill Lisowski
Bill Lisowski is co-author of the three book "Success Series," "Positioning Success," "Earning Success," and "Retaining Success." He has owned three small businesses, spent 6 years as an editor, journalist and photographer, handled increasing responsibilities during his 15 years working with 3 major Fortune 500 retailers, and has helped several small and medium sized service-oriented businesses as a consultant with his partner, mentor friend, and co-author, John Mengelson. Currently he is Senior Vice President for Vendor Management with IPT.