leadership
“Management is the efficient accomplishment of tasks. Leadership is producing and maintaining full engagement from our group in what matters.”
From Rare Leadership by Marcus Warner and Jim Wilder
“It's so simple, yet makes such a difference. Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around his or her neck that says, 'Make me feel important.'”
Brain Food: Maximum Flexibility
During the 2019-23 period, I have used the words “mistake” or “error” 16 times in my letters to you. Many other huge companies have never used either word over that span.
Warren E. Buffett • Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Annual Report 2024
Warren Buffett
All growth begins as a weakness.
“Rough layouts sell the idea better than polished ones. If you show a highly polished computer layout, the client will focus on the execution not the idea. Show a scribble. Explain it. Talk through it. Involve your client. Let them use their imagination.”
Insight after building 3 companies to $200M:
Successful companies have 2-3 KPIs, not 12.
Christine Carrillotwitter.comClarity and focus are hallmarks of successful organizations.
