when are YOU done?

 

“Womack,” my baseball coach yelled, “Run through the base every time.” I remember like it was yesterday.

 

Watch a baseball game long enough to see a player hit the ball and run through first base. Then, think about the connection to learning: You’re done after you finish, not as you finish.

 

In the learning world, seeing something “through to the end” is a valuable leadership skill. Two examples of “running through first base” are:

 

1. Researching a quote.

2. Following up after meetings.

 

Does your presentation include a quote by someone famous?

 

Years ago, a seminar participant asked me: “Who was that person you quoted?” My heart sank as I admitted I didn’t know. She shook her head and said, “Why didn’t you spend a little extra time researching it?

 

Now, when I find a new quote to use, I spend a few extra minutes learning something about the person who said it. 

 

Soon after you finish a meeting, two things are about to happen:

1. Everyone forgets the finer details of the discussion; and

2. Everyone prepares for their next meeting.

 

After a meeting, you have a unique opportunity to make a lasting, positive impression. Wait too long, and you miss the opportunity. Follow up in a meaningful way.

 

Build a follow up plan for each meeting or presentation. Schedule time to debrief your notes and reach out. The mark of a leader is the ability to “see something through.” 

 

Practice it as a learning leader and watch how people respond.

You, your thoughts, your future

When was the last time you heard someone say, “Can you believe it?”???

And, when was the last time YOU said it?

In my experience, when people say that, it’s because they saw or heard about something they CAN’T believe is actually happening. Right?

Oh, and one more thing, when someone DOES ask that question, they usually aren’t really asking for an answer to the question…it’s usually said in some “matter-of-fact” way that gets people to look/pay attention to something that (quite frankly) doesn’t deserve the attention it’s getting!

Have you ever thought about CHANGING what you believe is possible? I have; and, I wrote about it over here. You see, oftentimes people are stuck and they don’t even know it/recognize it. In fact, they look around and realize, “this is just how it is.” Well, I’m here to share my version of reality with you: “It could be different."

There are 5 ways I know of to build a mindset, find the environment, and build the habits you’re going to need to:

• See it
• Believe it
• Achieve it

You can read (and) watch all about it right here. I wrote that note, linked to the video, and added a few pages from the book for you there. I hope you enjoy!