Chapter 46. Know What You Want to Grow
Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments.
—Jim Rohn, Business Philosopher
Most managers, especially those who struggle with “making plan,” place the plan’s numbers down around sixth on their daily priority list.
Most struggling managers place these things above the “plan” in their priority hierarchy:
1. Not upsetting other people’s feelings.
2. The commitment to looking extremely busy.
3. Fire-fighting and problem-solving.
4. Explaining and justifying other people’s performances, both up and down the ladder.
5. Being liked.
A few years ago we saw the brilliant business consultant Steve Hardison come into a struggling, financially failing company and turn everything around. He did it ...
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