Some of my top-performing clients and associates have:
The “To-Don’t” List:
Stop doing
Less of
Then the traditional “to-do:”
Start doing
More of
Bonus, I know a few characteristics of successful leaders: a vision that resonates; active vs. passive communication; collaboration with stakeholders; ability to assemble a team that is active vs. passive, effective, and collaborative; level-headed in a crisis; demonstrates integrity and character.
There are two ways to teach someone how to swim:
1. Showing them YouTube videos and telling them about the concept of swimming.
2. Putting them in the pool and helping them try it.
Both have a place, yet the actual experience is critical; the challenge: You might flounder in the pool awhile or discover swimming isn’t your thing and try running.
The bottom line, the top 1% know to scale, you have to let your team members swim and show you what they are capable of.
Leadership
Integrity and character
Integrity – Dependability, Honesty, Trust, Fairness, Responsibility.
Character – Trustworthiness, Respect, Fairness, Citizenship, Courage.
My observation of the top 1%? There is a distinct difference: Character has a range of values whereas integrity is uncompromising.
Open Loops?
An “open loop” can be a message to respond to, a decision you must make, or anything that is pending.
By keeping these “open”, you drain your energy, willpower and limit your ability to focus.
The top 1% make it a habit to close open loops daily. The result? Clarity, focus, and consistent decision-making.
Run the tape at the end of the day and give an account of your outcomes. The top 1% ask, “What was the best outcome I achieved today” and share it with a significant other on a consistent basis.
At certain times tunnel vision is a good thing.
Somethings are just hard.
I’ve made it through some tough situations with this one strategy: looking only a few steps, tasks, or minutes ahead.
“Doing the next right thing.”
At certain times tunnel vision is a good thing.
A professional real estate practice (and many other endeavors) rewards RESULTS, not time and effort. The top 1% focus on delivering results that meet or exceed expectations.
Automate, delegate, or eliminate.
My favorite productivity trick is deciding something is actually not worth doing.
Ambiguity
Peak performers acknowledged and accept ambiguity. Rather than being rigid and inflexible, they are ready to adapt when the unexpected comes their way.
Success often hinges on the ability to quickly adjust to change. The top 1% follow a model:
Being open to change; when plans or situations change, step back and look at ways to adapt and adjust.
Reframing difficult situations, to see them as opportunities to learn and grow rather than simply as obstacles.
