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Tom PetersTom Peters
Excellence:Excellence:
The The 15H (8H)15H (8H) “ “Theory of Everything”Theory of Everything”
National Business Growth SummitNational Business Growth Summit15 February 2011/Sydney Convention Center15 February 2011/Sydney Convention Center
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““Business has to give Business has to give people enriching, people enriching,
rewarding lives … or rewarding lives … or it's simply not worth it's simply not worth
doing.”doing.” —Richard Branson—Richard Branson
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The Moral Basis ForThe Moral Basis For & societal Role of & societal Role of
Enterprise.Enterprise.
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Organizations Organizations existexist to to serveserve. .
Period.Period.
Leaders Leaders livelive to to serveserve. Period.. Period.
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Why in the Why in the
World did World did youyou
go to go to SiberiaSiberia??
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EnterpriseEnterprise* ** (*at its best):* ** (*at its best): An An emotionalemotional, , vitalvital, , innovativeinnovative, , jojoyyfulful, , creativecreative, , entreentreppreneurialreneurial endeavor endeavor that elicits maximum that elicits maximum
concerted humanconcerted human potential in the potential in the wholeheartedwholehearted serviceservice of others of others.****Employees, Customers, Suppliers, Communities, Owners, Temporary partners**Employees, Customers, Suppliers, Communities, Owners, Temporary partners
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The Memories The Memories That That MatterMatter..
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The Memories That MatterThe Memories That Matter
The people you developed who went on to stellarThe people you developed who went on to stellar accomplishments inside or outside the company. accomplishments inside or outside the company. The (no more than) two or three people you developed who went on The (no more than) two or three people you developed who went on toto create create stellar institutions of their own.stellar institutions of their own.The longshots (people with “a certain something”) you bet on whoThe longshots (people with “a certain something”) you bet on who surprised themselves—surprised themselves—andand your peers. your peers.
The people of all stripes who 2/5/10/20 years later say The people of all stripes who 2/5/10/20 years later say ““You made a difference in my life,” “Your belief in You made a difference in my life,” “Your belief in meme changed everything.”changed everything.”The sort of/character of people you hired in general. (The sort of/character of people you hired in general. (And And the bad the bad apples you chucked out despite some stellar traits.)apples you chucked out despite some stellar traits.)A handful of projects (a half dozen at most) you doggedly pursued A handful of projects (a half dozen at most) you doggedly pursued thatthat still make you smile and which fundamentally changed the waystill make you smile and which fundamentally changed the way things are done inside or outside the company/industry.things are done inside or outside the company/industry. The supercharged camaraderie of a handful of Great Teams aiming The supercharged camaraderie of a handful of Great Teams aiming toto “ “change the world.”change the world.”
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Joe J. Jones Joe J. Jones 1942 – 2011 1942 – 2011
Net WorthNet Worth
$21,543,672.48$21,543,672.48
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““In a way, the world is a great liar. In a way, the world is a great liar. It shows you it worships and admires It shows you it worships and admires money, but at the end of the day it money, but at the end of the day it doesn’t. It says it adores fame and doesn’t. It says it adores fame and
celebrity, but it doesn’t, not really. The celebrity, but it doesn’t, not really. The world admires, and wants to hold on to, world admires, and wants to hold on to,
and not lose, goodness. It admires virtue. and not lose, goodness. It admires virtue. At the end it gives its greatest tributes to At the end it gives its greatest tributes to
generosity, honesty, courage, mercy, generosity, honesty, courage, mercy, talents well used, talents that, brought talents well used, talents that, brought
into the world, make it better. That’s what into the world, make it better. That’s what it really admires. That’s what we talk about it really admires. That’s what we talk about
in eulogies, because that’s what’s in eulogies, because that’s what’s important. We don’t say, ‘The thing about important. We don’t say, ‘The thing about Joe was he was rich!’ We say, if we can … Joe was he was rich!’ We say, if we can …
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““We say, if we can …We say, if we can …
‘‘The thing about The thing about Joe was he took Joe was he took
good care of good care of people.’”people.’”
——Peggy Noonan, “A Life’s Lesson,” on the astounding response to the passing of Tim RussertPeggy Noonan, “A Life’s Lesson,” on the astounding response to the passing of Tim Russert ,, The Wall Street Journal, The Wall Street Journal, June 21-22, 2008June 21-22, 2008
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Four [really] Four [really] First things First things Before First Before First
Things …Things …
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#1#1
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If the regimental commander lost most of his If the regimental commander lost most of his 2nd lieutenants and 1st lieutenants and 2nd lieutenants and 1st lieutenants and
captains and majors, it would be a tragedy. captains and majors, it would be a tragedy.
If he lost his If he lost his serserggeants it would eants it would be a catastrobe a catastropphehe. . The The
Army and the Navy are fully aware that Army and the Navy are fully aware that success on the battlefield is dependent to an success on the battlefield is dependent to an extraordinary degree on its Sergeants and extraordinary degree on its Sergeants and Chief Petty Officers. Does industry have the Chief Petty Officers. Does industry have the
same awareness?same awareness?
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#1#1 cause of cause of
employee employee Dis-satisfaction?Dis-satisfaction?
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Employee retention & satisfaction:Employee retention & satisfaction: OverwhelminOverwhelminggllyy
based on the based on the first-line first-line manamanagger!er!
Source: Marcus Buckingham & Curt Coffman, Source: Marcus Buckingham & Curt Coffman, First, Break All First, Break All the Rules: What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differentlythe Rules: What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently
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E.g.: Do you have the ...E.g.: Do you have the ...
ABSOLUTE BEST ABSOLUTE BEST TRAINING PROGRAMTRAINING PROGRAMIN THE INDUSTRYIN THE INDUSTRY ... ...
(or some subset thereof)(or some subset thereof) for first-line supervisors?for first-line supervisors?
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Suggested addition to your statement of Core Suggested addition to your statement of Core
Values: Values: “We are obsessed with “We are obsessed with developing a cadre of 1st line developing a cadre of 1st line managers that is second to managers that is second to
none—we understand that this none—we understand that this cadre per se is arguably one of cadre per se is arguably one of
our top two or three most our top two or three most important ‘Strategic Assets.’”important ‘Strategic Assets.’”
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#2#2
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XFX = XFX = #1#1**
*Cross-Functional *Cross-Functional eXcellence eXcellence
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Never Never waste a waste a lunch!lunch!
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% XF % XF
lunches*lunches***MeasureMeasure!! Monthly! Part of Monthly! Part of
evaluation! [The PAs Club.]evaluation! [The PAs Club.]
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““XFXXFX SocialSocial Accelerators.” Accelerators.”
1. EVERYONE’s [more or less] JOB #1: Make friends in other 1. EVERYONE’s [more or less] JOB #1: Make friends in other functions! functions! (Purposefully. Consistently. Measurably.)(Purposefully. Consistently. Measurably.)2. “Do lunch” with people in other functions!! Frequently!! 2. “Do lunch” with people in other functions!! Frequently!! (Minimum 10% to 25% for everyone? (Minimum 10% to 25% for everyone? Measured.)Measured.)3. Ask peers in other functions for references so you can become 3. Ask peers in other functions for references so you can become conversant in their world. (It’s one helluva sign of ... GIVE-A-DAMN-conversant in their world. (It’s one helluva sign of ... GIVE-A-DAMN-ism.)ism.)4. Invite counterparts in other functions to your team meetings. 4. Invite counterparts in other functions to your team meetings. Religiously. Ask them to present “cool stuff” from “their world” to Religiously. Ask them to present “cool stuff” from “their world” to your group. (B-I-G deal; useful and respectful.)your group. (B-I-G deal; useful and respectful.)5.5. PROACTIVELY SEEK EXAMPLES OF “TINY” ACTS OF “XFX” TO PROACTIVELY SEEK EXAMPLES OF “TINY” ACTS OF “XFX” TO ACKNOWLEDGE—PRIVATELY AND PUBLICLY. (Bosses: ACKNOWLEDGE—PRIVATELY AND PUBLICLY. (Bosses: ONCE A DAYONCE A DAY … … make a short call or visit or send an email of “Thanks” for some sort make a short call or visit or send an email of “Thanks” for some sort of XFX gesture by your folks and some other function’s folks.)of XFX gesture by your folks and some other function’s folks.)6. Present counterparts in other functions awards for service to 6. Present counterparts in other functions awards for service to your group. Tiny awards at least weekly; and an your group. Tiny awards at least weekly; and an “Annual All-Star “Annual All-Star Supporters [from other groups] Banquet” modeled after superstar Supporters [from other groups] Banquet” modeled after superstar salesperson banquets.salesperson banquets.7. Discuss—A SEPARATE AGENDA ITEM—good and problematic acts 7. Discuss—A SEPARATE AGENDA ITEM—good and problematic acts of cross-functional co-operation at every Team Meeting.of cross-functional co-operation at every Team Meeting.
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““XFX XFX SocialSocial Accelerators.” Accelerators.”
8. When someone in another function asks for assistance, respond 8. When someone in another function asks for assistance, respond with … with … more … alacrity than you would if it were the person in the more … alacrity than you would if it were the person in the cubicle next to yours—or even more than you would for a key cubicle next to yours—or even more than you would for a key external customer. (Remember, XFX is the key to Customer external customer. (Remember, XFX is the key to Customer Retention which is in turn the key to “all good things.”)Retention which is in turn the key to “all good things.”)9.9. Do not bad mouth ... “the damned accountants,” “the bloody HR Do not bad mouth ... “the damned accountants,” “the bloody HR guy.” Ever.guy.” Ever. (Bosses: Severe penalties for this—including (Bosses: Severe penalties for this—including public public tongue-lashings.)tongue-lashings.)10. Get physical!! 10. Get physical!! “Co-location” may well be the most powerful “Co-location” may well be the most powerful “culture change lever.” “culture change lever.” Physical X-functional proximity is almost a Physical X-functional proximity is almost a … … guarantee … of remarkably improved co-operation—to aid this guarantee … of remarkably improved co-operation—to aid this one needs flexible workspaces that can be mobilized for a team in a one needs flexible workspaces that can be mobilized for a team in a flash.flash.11. Formal evaluations. 11. Formal evaluations. Everyone, starting with the receptionist, Everyone, starting with the receptionist, should have a significant XF rating component in their evaluation.should have a significant XF rating component in their evaluation. (The “XFX Performance” should be among the Top 3 items in all (The “XFX Performance” should be among the Top 3 items in all managers’ evaluations.)managers’ evaluations.)12. Demand XF experience for, especially, senior jobs. For example, 12. Demand XF experience for, especially, senior jobs. For example, the U.S. military requires all would-be generals and admirals to the U.S. military requires all would-be generals and admirals to have served a full tour in a job whose only goals were cross-have served a full tour in a job whose only goals were cross-functional achievements.functional achievements.13. XFX is … PERSONAL … as well as about organizational 13. XFX is … PERSONAL … as well as about organizational effectiveness. PXFX [Personal XFX] is arguably the #1 Accelerant to effectiveness. PXFX [Personal XFX] is arguably the #1 Accelerant to personal success—in terms of organizational career, personal success—in terms of organizational career, freelancer/Brand You, or as entrepreneur. freelancer/Brand You, or as entrepreneur.
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Formal evaluations. Formal evaluations. EverEveryyoneone, , starting with the starting with the
receptionist, should have a receptionist, should have a sisiggnificantnificant XFX rating XFX rating
component in their component in their evaluation. (The “XFX evaluation. (The “XFX
Performance” should be Performance” should be among the Top 3 items in among the Top 3 items in
allall managers’ evaluations.) managers’ evaluations.)
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Suggested addition to your statement of Core Suggested addition to your statement of Core
Values: Values: “We will not rest until “We will not rest until seamless cross-functional seamless cross-functional
integration/communication has integration/communication has become our primary source of become our primary source of value-value-addedadded. EXCELLENCE in . EXCELLENCE in cross-functional integration cross-functional integration
shall become a shall become a daildaily y oopperationalerational p passionassion for 100% of for 100% of
us.”us.”
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““Incidentally” …Incidentally” …
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Women’s NeWomen’s Neggotiatinotiatingg Stren Strenggthsths
*Ability to put themselves in their *Ability to put themselves in their counterparties’ shoes counterparties’ shoes*Comprehensive, attentive, and detailed*Comprehensive, attentive, and detailed communication style communication style*Empathy that facilitates trust-building*Empathy that facilitates trust-building*Curious and attentive listening*Curious and attentive listening*Less competitive attitude*Less competitive attitude*Strong sense of fairness and ability to *Strong sense of fairness and ability to persuadepersuade*Proactive risk manager*Proactive risk manager*Collaborative decision-making*Collaborative decision-making
Source: Horacio Falcao, cover story, Source: Horacio Falcao, cover story, World BusinessWorld Business, “Say It Like a , “Say It Like a Woman: Why the 21Woman: Why the 21stst-century negotiator will need the female touch”-century negotiator will need the female touch”
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#3#3
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““The doctor The doctor interruptsinterrupts after …*after …*
*Source: Jerome Groopman, *Source: Jerome Groopman, How Doctors ThinkHow Doctors Think
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18 18 ……
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18 … 18 … secondsseconds!!
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[An [An obsessionobsession with] Listening is ... the ultimate mark with] Listening is ... the ultimate mark
of of RespectRespect..
Listening is ... the heart and soul of Listening is ... the heart and soul of EngagementEngagement..Listening is ... the heart and soul of Listening is ... the heart and soul of KindnessKindness..Listening is ... the heart and soul of Listening is ... the heart and soul of ThoughtfulnessThoughtfulness..Listening is ... the basis for true Listening is ... the basis for true CollaborationCollaboration..Listening is ... the basis for true Listening is ... the basis for true PartnershipPartnership..Listening is ... a Listening is ... a Team SportTeam Sport..Listening is ... a Listening is ... a Developable Individual SkillDevelopable Individual Skill.* .* (*Though women (*Though women are are farfar better at it than men.) better at it than men.)
Listening is ... the basis forListening is ... the basis for CommunityCommunity..Listening is ... the bedrock of Listening is ... the bedrock of Joint Ventures that workJoint Ventures that work..Listening is ... the bedrock of Listening is ... the bedrock of Joint Ventures thatJoint Ventures that growgrow..Listening is ... the core of Listening is ... the core of effective Cross-functional effective Cross-functional CommunicationCommunication* * (*Which is in turn Attribute #1 of (*Which is in turn Attribute #1 of organizational effectiveness.)organizational effectiveness.)
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Listening is ... the engine of Listening is ... the engine of superior superior EXECUTIONEXECUTION..Listening is ... the key to Listening is ... the key to making the making the SaleSale..Listening is ... the key to Listening is ... the key to Keeping the Customer’s BusinessKeeping the Customer’s Business..Listening is ... Listening is ... ServiceService..Listening is ... the engine of Listening is ... the engine of Network developmentNetwork development..Listening is ... the engine of Listening is ... the engine of Network maintenanceNetwork maintenance..Listening is ... the engine of Listening is ... the engine of Network expansionNetwork expansion..Listening is ... Listening is ... Social Networking’s “secret weapon.”Social Networking’s “secret weapon.”Listening is ... Listening is ... LearningLearning..Listening is ... the Listening is ... the sine qua non of sine qua non of RenewalRenewal..Listening is ... the Listening is ... the sine qua non of sine qua non of CreativityCreativity..Listening is ... the Listening is ... the sine qua non of sine qua non of InnovationInnovation..Listening is ... the core of Listening is ... the core of taking diverse opinions aboardtaking diverse opinions aboard..Listening is ... Listening is ... StrategyStrategy..Listening is ... Listening is ... Source #1 of “Value-added.”Source #1 of “Value-added.”Listening is ... Listening is ... Differentiator #1Differentiator #1..Listening is ... Listening is ... ProfitableProfitable.*.* (*The “R.O.I.” from listening is higher than(*The “R.O.I.” from listening is higher than that from any other single activity.)that from any other single activity.)
Listening is … the bedrock which underpins a Listening is … the bedrock which underpins a Commitment toCommitment to EXCELLENCEEXCELLENCE
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Suggested addition to your statement of Core Suggested addition to your statement of Core
Values: Values: “We are Effective “We are Effective Listeners—we treat Listening Listeners—we treat Listening
EXCELLENCEEXCELLENCE as the as the Centerpiece of our Centerpiece of our
Commitment to Respect and Commitment to Respect and Engagement and Community Engagement and Community
and Growth.”and Growth.”
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*Listening is of the*Listening is of the
utmost … utmost … strategic importance! importance!
*Listening is a proper … *Listening is a proper …
core value ! !
*Listening is … *Listening is … trainable !!
*Listening is a … *Listening is a … profession ! !
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#4#4
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1/8 seconds1/8 seconds20 years20 years
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Date: 1/1/11Date: 1/1/11Activity: Boomers startActivity: Boomers start turning 65 turning 65
Rate: Rate: 7.5 per minute/7.5 per minute/ 10,000 per day/ 10,000 per day/ 4,000,000 per year 4,000,000 per yearDuration: 20 yearsDuration: 20 yearsImpacted: EVERYTHINGImpacted: EVERYTHING
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!““People turning 50 People turning 50
today have today have more more thanthan halfhalf of of their adult life their adult life
ahead of them.”ahead of them.” —Bill
Novelli, 50+: Igniting a Revolution to Reinvent America
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55+ > 55-55+ > 55-**
*“[55-plus] are more active in online*“[55-plus] are more active in online finance, shopping and entertainment than finance, shopping and entertainment than
those under 55?”—Forrester Research those under 55?”—Forrester Research ((USA TodayUSA Today, 8 January 2009), 8 January 2009)
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44-6544-65:: “New “New Customer Customer Majority”Majority”
Source: Source: Ageless MarketingAgeless Marketing, David Wolfe & Robert Snyder, David Wolfe & Robert Snyder
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““Marketers’ attempts at reaching Marketers’ attempts at reaching those over 50 have been miserably those over 50 have been miserably
unsuccessful.unsuccessful. No market’s No market’s motivations andmotivations and
needs are so needs are so poorlpoorlyy
understoodunderstood.”.” ——Peter Francese, founding publisher, Peter Francese, founding publisher, American DemographicsAmerican Demographics
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Median Household Net WorthMedian Household Net Worth
<35: $7K<35: $7K35-44: $44K35-44: $44K45-54: $83K45-54: $83K
55-64: $112K55-64: $112K65-69: $114K65-69: $114K70-74: $120K70-74: $120K
>74: $100K>74: $100KSource: U.S. CensusSource: U.S. Census
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Four [really] Four [really] First things First things Before First Before First
Things …Things …
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Four First Things Before First Four First Things Before First Things:Things: Core Values/Surpassing Business Assets/ Core Values/Surpassing Business Assets/ Sustainable Competitive Advantages Sustainable Competitive Advantages
1. 1. EXCELLENCE … First-line managementEXCELLENCE … First-line management cadre as cadre as engine engine of of enterpriseenterprise performance! performance!
2. 2. EXCELLENCE … Value-added EXCELLENCE … Value-added opportunity #1opportunity #1 through seamless through seamless cross-functional integration! cross-functional integration!
3. 3. EXCELLENCE … “Strategic” listening asEXCELLENCE … “Strategic” listening as peerless peerless enterpriseenterprise differentiator! differentiator!
4.4. EXCELLENCE … Seizing the EXCELLENCE … Seizing the stupendousstupendous aging market opportunity! aging market opportunity!
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Excellence:Excellence:
The The 15H15H “ “Theory of Everything”Theory of Everything”
14 February 2011/Tom Peters14 February 2011/Tom Peters
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H1H1
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All you need to know …All you need to know …
HiltonHiltonHiramHiramHowardHowardHerbHerbHenry IHenry IHenry IIHenry IIHamelHamelHillHillHarleyHarleyHandyHandyHartvilleHartvilleHeatherHeatherHewlettHewlettHsiehHsiehHillisHillis
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Conrad Hilton …Conrad Hilton …
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Conrad Hilton, at a gala Conrad Hilton, at a gala celebrating his career,celebrating his career,
was asked, was asked, “What was the most important lesson you’ve learned in your long and distinguished
career?” His answer …His answer …
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““remember remember to tuck the to tuck the
shower curtain shower curtain inside the inside the bathtubbathtub””
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““Execution Execution isis strategy.”strategy.”
—Fred Malek—Fred Malek
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“Execution isExecution is aa
systematic systematic processprocess of rigorously of rigorously
discussing hows and whats, discussing hows and whats, tenaciously following through, and tenaciously following through, and
ensuring accountability.”ensuring accountability.” —Larry Bossidy & Ram Charan/ —Larry Bossidy & Ram Charan/ Execution: Execution:
The The DisciDiscipplineline of Getting Things Done of Getting Things Done
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(1)(1) sum of Projects sum of Projects == Goal (“Vision”) Goal (“Vision”)
(2)(2) sum of sum of Milestones =Milestones = project project
(3)(3) rapid Review + rapid Review + Truth-telling = Truth-telling = accountability accountability
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““In real life, strategyIn real life, strategy is actually very is actually very
straightforward. Pickstraightforward. Pick a general direction a general direction … … andand imimpplementlement likelike hellhell.”.” —Jack Welch—Jack Welch
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““The art of war does not The art of war does not require complicated require complicated
maneuvers; the simplest are maneuvers; the simplest are the best and common sense is the best and common sense is fundamental. From which one fundamental. From which one
might wonder how it is might wonder how it is
generals make blunders; generals make blunders; itit is because theis because theyy tr tryy to to
be cleverbe clever.”.” —Napoleon—Napoleon
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H3H3
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All you need to know …All you need to know …
HiltonHiltonHiramHiramHowardHowardHerbHerbHenry IHenry IHenry IIHenry IIHamelHamelHillHillHarleyHarleyHandyHandyHartvilleHartvilleHelgesenHelgesenHewlettHewlettHsiehHsiehHillisHillis
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2255
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““I’m always stopping by our I’m always stopping by our
stores— stores— at least 25 at least 25 a weeka week. I’m also in other . I’m also in other
places: Home Depot, Whole Foods, places: Home Depot, Whole Foods, Crate & Barrel. … I try to beCrate & Barrel. … I try to be
a sponge to pick up as much a sponge to pick up as much as I can.as I can. … …”” —Howard Schultz—Howard Schultz
Source: Source: FortuneFortune, “Secrets of Greatness”, “Secrets of Greatness”
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MBWMBWAA
Managing By Wandering Around/Managing By Wandering Around/HPHP
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50%.50%.Un-scheduled.Un-scheduled.
Source: Dov FrohmanSource: Dov Frohman
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You = You = Your Your
calendarcalendar***The calendar *The calendar nevernever lies.lies.
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““Dennis, you need a …Dennis, you need a …
‘To-don’t ’‘To-don’t ’
List !”List !”
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Don’t > Don’t > Do*Do*
* “Don’ting” must be systematic > * “Don’ting” must be systematic > WILLPOWERWILLPOWER
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““If there is any If there is any oneone ‘secret’ to effectiveness, ‘secret’ to effectiveness,
it is concentration. it is concentration. Effective executives do Effective executives do
first things first …first things first … and and thetheyy do one thin do one thingg at a timeat a time.”.” —Peter Drucker—Peter Drucker
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““It’s It’s alwaalwayyss showtime.”showtime.”
—David D’Alessandro, Career Warfare
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““Being aware of Being aware of yourself yourself and how and how yyou ou
affect everaffect everyyone around one around yyouou is what is what
distinguishes a superior distinguishes a superior leader.”leader.” —Edie Seashore (—Edie Seashore (Strategy + Strategy +
BusinessBusiness #45) #45)
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““How can a high-level How can a high-level leader like _____ be so out of leader like _____ be so out of touch with the truth about touch with the truth about himself? It’s more common himself? It’s more common
than you would imagine. than you would imagine. In fact, the higher up the ladder a leader
climbs, the less accurate his self-
assessment is likely to be. The problem is an The problem is an
acute lack of feedback acute lack of feedback [especially on people [especially on people
issues].”issues].”
—Daniel Goleman (et al.), —Daniel Goleman (et al.), The New LeadersThe New Leaders
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H4H4
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All you need to know …All you need to know …
HiltonHiltonHiramHiramHowardHowardHerbHerbHenry IHenry IHenry IIHenry IIHamelHamelHillHillHarleyHarleyHandyHandyHartvilleHartvilleHelgesenHelgesenHewlettHewlettHsiehHsiehHillisHillis
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““You have to You have to treat your treat your
employees like employees like customers.”customers.” —Herb —Herb
Kelleher, upon being asked his “secret to success”Kelleher, upon being asked his “secret to success”
Source: Joe Nocera, Source: Joe Nocera, NYTNYT, “Parting Words of an Airline Pioneer,” , “Parting Words of an Airline Pioneer,” on the occasion of Herb Kelleher’s retirement after 37 years at on the occasion of Herb Kelleher’s retirement after 37 years at
Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines (SWA’s pilots union took out a full-page ad in (SWA’s pilots union took out a full-page ad in USA USA Today Today
thanking HK for all he had done) thanking HK for all he had done) ; across the way in Dallas, American ; across the way in Dallas, American Airlines’ pilots were Airlines’ pilots were picketingpicketing AA’s Annual Meeting)AA’s Annual Meeting)
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"If you want staff to "If you want staff to give great service, give great service, give great service to give great service to staff."staff." —Ari Weinzweig, Zingerman's
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““The path to a The path to a hostmanshihostmanshipp culture paradoxically does culture paradoxically does
not go through the guest. In fact it wouldn’t be totally wrong to say that the guest not go through the guest. In fact it wouldn’t be totally wrong to say that the guest has nothing to do with it.has nothing to do with it. True hostmanship leaders focus on their employees. True hostmanship leaders focus on their employees.
What drives exceptionalism is finding the right people and getting them to love What drives exceptionalism is finding the right people and getting them to love their work and see it as a passion. ... The guest comes into the picture only when their work and see it as a passion. ... The guest comes into the picture only when
you are ready to ask, ‘you are ready to ask, ‘Would you prefer to stay at a hotel where the staff love their Would you prefer to stay at a hotel where the staff love their work or where management has made customers its highest priority?’”work or where management has made customers its highest priority?’” ““We went We went
throuthrouggh the hotel and made ah the hotel and made a ... ... ‘‘consideration consideration renovation.renovation.’’ Instead of redoinInstead of redoingg bathrooms, dinin bathrooms, dining g
rooms, and rooms, and gguest rooms, we uest rooms, we ggave emave empploloyyees new uniforms, bouees new uniforms, bougght flowers and ht flowers and
fruit, and chanfruit, and changged colors.ed colors. Our focus was Our focus was totalltotallyy on the staff. on the staff. TheTheyy
were the ones we wanted to were the ones we wanted to make hamake happy.ppy. We wanted them to wake up everWe wanted them to wake up everyy mornin morningg
excited about aexcited about a new danew dayy at work.” at work.”
Source: Jan Gunnarsson and Olle Blohm, Source: Jan Gunnarsson and Olle Blohm, Hostmanship: The Art of Making People Feel WelcomeHostmanship: The Art of Making People Feel Welcome..
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Zabar’sZabar’s Parking Parking GarageGarage**
*Retail Superstars: Inside the 25 Best Independent Stores in America, *Retail Superstars: Inside the 25 Best Independent Stores in America, by George Whalinby George Whalin
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List 5 (10?) (2?) List 5 (10?) (2?) “Zabar’s garage” “Zabar’s garage”
equivalentsequivalents in your in your
organization. …organization. …
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““We are a We are a ‘‘LiLiffee
SuccessSuccess’ ’ Company.”Company.”
Dave Liniger, founder, RE/MAX
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““No matter what the No matter what the situation, situation, [the great manager’s][the great manager’s] first first response is always to think response is always to think
about the individual about the individual concerned and concerned and how thinhow thinggs s
can be arrancan be arrangged to heled to helpp that that individual exindividual expperience erience successsuccess.”.” —Marcus Buckingham, —Marcus Buckingham,
The One Thing You Need to KnowThe One Thing You Need to Know
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Brand Brand = =
Talent.Talent.
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Our Mission
To develop and manage To develop and manage talent;talent;
to apply that talent,to apply that talent,throughout the world, throughout the world,
for the benefit of clients;for the benefit of clients;to do so in partnership; to do so in partnership;
to do so with profit.to do so with profit.
WPP
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… … no less than no less than CathedralsCathedrals
in which the full and in which the full and awesome power of the awesome power of the
Imagination and Spirit and Imagination and Spirit and native Entrepreneurial flairnative Entrepreneurial flair
of diverse individualsof diverse individuals is is unleashed in passionate unleashed in passionate pursuit of … pursuit of … ExcellenceExcellence..
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Oath of Office:Oath of Office: Managers/Servant Leaders Managers/Servant Leaders
Our goal is to serve our customers brilliantly and profitably Our goal is to serve our customers brilliantly and profitably overover the long haul.the long haul.Serving our customers brilliantly and profitably over the longServing our customers brilliantly and profitably over the long haul is a product of brilliantly serving, over the long haul, haul is a product of brilliantly serving, over the long haul, thethe people who serve the customer.people who serve the customer.
Hence, our job as leaders—the alpha and the omega andHence, our job as leaders—the alpha and the omega and everything in between—is abetting the sustained growth everything in between—is abetting the sustained growth andand success and engagement and enthusiasm and commitment success and engagement and enthusiasm and commitment toto Excellence of those, one at a time, who directly or indirectlyExcellence of those, one at a time, who directly or indirectly serve the ultimate customer.serve the ultimate customer.
We—leaders of every stripe—are in the “Human Growth andWe—leaders of every stripe—are in the “Human Growth and Development and Success and Aspiration to ExcellenceDevelopment and Success and Aspiration to Excellence business.”business.”““We” We” [leaders][leaders] only grow when “they” only grow when “they” [each and every one of our colleagues][each and every one of our colleagues] areare growing.growing.““We” We” [leaders][leaders] only succeed when “they” only succeed when “they” [each and every one of our [each and every one of our colleagues]colleagues]
are succeeding.are succeeding.““We” We” [leaders][leaders] only energetically march toward Excellence when only energetically march toward Excellence when “ “they” they” [each and every one of our colleagues][each and every one of our colleagues] are energetically marching are energetically marching toward Excellence.toward Excellence.Period.Period.
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7 Steps to Sustaining Success7 Steps to Sustaining Success
You take care of the people. You take care of the people. The people take care of the service. The people take care of the service. The service takes care of the customer.The service takes care of the customer.The customer takes care of the profit. The customer takes care of the profit. The profit takes care of the re-investment.The profit takes care of the re-investment.The re-investment takes care of the re-invention. The re-investment takes care of the re-invention. The re-invention takes care of the future.The re-invention takes care of the future.(And at every step the only measure is EXCELLENCE.)(And at every step the only measure is EXCELLENCE.)
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7 Steps to Sustaining Success7 Steps to Sustaining Success
You take care of the people. You take care of the people. The people take care of the service. The people take care of the service. The service takes care of the customer.The service takes care of the customer.The customer takes care of the profit. The customer takes care of the profit. The profit takes care of the re-investment.The profit takes care of the re-investment.The re-investment takes care of the re-invention. The re-investment takes care of the re-invention. The re-invention takes care of the future.The re-invention takes care of the future.(And at every step the only measure is EXCELLENCE.)(And at every step the only measure is EXCELLENCE.)
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““The The ONEONE Question”: Question”: “In the last year [3 years, current job], “In the last year [3 years, current job],
name the … name the … threethree ppeoeopplele … whose growth you’ve … whose growth you’ve
most contributed to. Please explain where they were at the most contributed to. Please explain where they were at the beginning of the year, where they are today, and where they are beginning of the year, where they are today, and where they are heading in the next 12 months. heading in the next 12 months. Please explain … in painstakingPlease explain … in painstaking
detail … your development strategy in each case. detail … your development strategy in each case. Please tell me Please tell me your biggest development disappointment—looking back, could you your biggest development disappointment—looking back, could you or would you have done anything differently? Please tell me about or would you have done anything differently? Please tell me about your greatest development triumph—and disaster—in the last five your greatest development triumph—and disaster—in the last five
years. What are the ‘three big things’ you’ve learned about helping years. What are the ‘three big things’ you’ve learned about helping
people grow along the way?”people grow along the way?”
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Promotion DecisionsPromotion Decisions
“life and “life and death death
decisions”decisions”Source: Peter Drucker, Source: Peter Drucker, The Practice of ManagementThe Practice of Management
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““A man should A man should nevernever be promoted to a be promoted to a
managerial position if his managerial position if his vision focuses on people’s vision focuses on people’s weaknesses rather than on rather than on
their their strengths.”.” —Peter Drucker, —Peter Drucker, The Practice of ManagementThe Practice of Management
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Andrew Carnegie’s Tombstone Inscription …Andrew Carnegie’s Tombstone Inscription …
Here lies a manHere lies a manWho knew how to enlistWho knew how to enlist
In his serviceIn his serviceBetter men than himself.Better men than himself.
Source: Peter Drucker, Source: Peter Drucker, The Practice of ManagementThe Practice of Management
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““Development can help great Development can help great
people be even better—people be even better—but if but if I had a dollar to I had a dollar to
spend, I’d spend 70 spend, I’d spend 70 cents getting the cents getting the
right person in the right person in the doordoor.”.” ——Paul Russell, Director, Leadership and Development, Paul Russell, Director, Leadership and Development,
GoogleGoogle
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““In short, hiring is In short, hiring is the the most immost impportant ortant
asasppect of ect of businessbusiness and yet and yet
remains woefully remains woefully misunderstood.”misunderstood.”
Source: Source: Wall Street JournalWall Street Journal, 10.29.08,, 10.29.08, review of review of Who: The A Method for Hiring, Who: The A Method for Hiring,
Geoff Smart and Randy StreetGeoff Smart and Randy Street
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““I can’t tell I can’t tell yyou how manou how manyy times we times we ppassed uassed upp hotshots for hotshots for gguuyys we s we thouthougght were better ht were better ppeoeopplele, and , and
watched our guys do a lot better than watched our guys do a lot better than the big names, not just in the the big names, not just in the
classroom, but on the field—and, classroom, but on the field—and, naturally, after they graduated, too. naturally, after they graduated, too.
Again and again, the blue chips faded Again and again, the blue chips faded out, and our little up-and-comers out, and our little up-and-comers clawed their way to all-conference clawed their way to all-conference
and All-America teams.”and All-America teams.” —Bo Schembechler —Bo Schembechler (and John Bacon), “Recruit for Character,” (and John Bacon), “Recruit for Character,”
Bo’s Lasting LessonsBo’s Lasting Lessons
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““The The fourfour most most imimpportantortant wordswords in any in any
organization are …organization are …
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The four most important words in any organizationThe four most important words in any organization
are …are … “What do “What do youyou
think?”think?”
Source: courtesy Dave Wheeler, posted at tompeters.comSource: courtesy Dave Wheeler, posted at tompeters.com
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What do managers do for a living?What do managers do for a living?
Help!Help!Right?Right?
How many of us could call ourselves How many of us could call ourselves “professional helpers,”“professional helpers,” meaning that we meaning that we have studied—like a professional mastering her musical craft—“helping”? (Not have studied—like a professional mastering her musical craft—“helping”? (Not many, I’d judge.)many, I’d judge.)
Ed Schein:Ed Schein: Helping: How to Offer, Give, and Receive HelpHelping: How to Offer, Give, and Receive Help
Last chapter: 7 “principles.” E.g.:Last chapter: 7 “principles.” E.g.:
PRINCIPLE 2:PRINCIPLE 2: “Effective Help Occurs When the Helping Relationship Is“Effective Help Occurs When the Helping Relationship Is Perceived to Be Equitable.Perceived to Be Equitable.PRINCIPLE 4:PRINCIPLE 4: “Everything You Say or Do Is an Intervention that “Everything You Say or Do Is an Intervention that Determines the Future of the Relationship..Determines the Future of the Relationship..PRINCIPLE 5:PRINCIPLE 5: “Effective Helping Begins with Pure Inquiry.“Effective Helping Begins with Pure Inquiry.PRINCIPLE 6:PRINCIPLE 6: “It Is the Client Who Owns the Problem.”*“It Is the Client Who Owns the Problem.”*
(*Love the idea that the employee is a (*Love the idea that the employee is a “Client”“Client” ! ! Words matter!! Read a quote from Words matter!! Read a quote from NFL player-turned lawyer-turned professional football coach, calling his players “my clients.”)NFL player-turned lawyer-turned professional football coach, calling his players “my clients.”)
Employee as Client! Employee as Client! ““Helping” is what we [leaders] “do” for a living!Helping” is what we [leaders] “do” for a living!STUDY/PRACTICE “helping” as you would neurosurgery!STUDY/PRACTICE “helping” as you would neurosurgery!(“Helping” (“Helping” isis your neurosurgery!)your neurosurgery!)
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Exhibitions of Exhibitions of bravery: All hail bravery: All hail the … the … TRAININGTRAINING … department.… department.
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No company ever No company ever Expended too Expended too
much much thoughtthought//EffortEffort/ / $$$$$$$$ on training! on training!**
**ESPECIALLYESPECIALLY … small company … small company
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2X2XSource: Container Store/Goal: increase average sale per shopperSource: Container Store/Goal: increase average sale per shopper
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H5H5
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All you need to know …All you need to know …
HiltonHiltonHiramHiramHowardHowardHerbHerbHenry IHenry IHenry IIHenry IIHamelHamelHillHillHarleyHarleyHandyHandyHartvilleHartvilleHelgesenHelgesenHewlettHewlettHsiehHsiehHillisHillis
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““Courtesies of a small Courtesies of a small and trivial character are and trivial character are
the ones which strike the ones which strike deepest in the grateful deepest in the grateful
and appreciating heart.”and appreciating heart.”
—Henry Clay,American Statesman (1777-1852)
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Press Ganey AssocPress Ganey Assoc:: 139,380139,380 former former patients from patients from 225225 hospitals: hospitals:
nonenone of THE top 15 factors of THE top 15 factors
determining determining PPatient atient SSatisfaction atisfaction referred to patient’s health referred to patient’s health outcomeoutcome..
Instead:Instead: directldirectly related to y related to StaffStaff Interaction;Interaction; directldirectly correlated with y correlated with
EmploEmployyee Satisfactionee Satisfaction
Source: Source: Putting Patients FirstPutting Patients First, Susan Frampton, Laura Gilpin, Patrick Charmel, Susan Frampton, Laura Gilpin, Patrick Charmel
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nonenone!!
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“There is a misconception that supportive interactions require There is a misconception that supportive interactions require more staff or more time and are therefore more costly. more staff or more time and are therefore more costly.
Although labor costs are a substantial part of any hospital Although labor costs are a substantial part of any hospital budget, the interactions themselves add nothing to the budget, the interactions themselves add nothing to the
budget. budget. Kindness is Kindness is freefree.. Listening to patients or answering Listening to patients or answering
their questions costs nothing. It can be argued that negative their questions costs nothing. It can be argued that negative interactions—alienating patients, being non-responsive tointeractions—alienating patients, being non-responsive to their needs or limiting their sense of control—can be very their needs or limiting their sense of control—can be very costly. … Angry, frustrated or frightened patients may be costly. … Angry, frustrated or frightened patients may be combative, withdrawn and less cooperative—requiring farcombative, withdrawn and less cooperative—requiring far more time than it would have taken to interact with them more time than it would have taken to interact with them
initially in a positive way.”initially in a positive way.”
Source: Source: Putting Patients FirstPutting Patients First, Susan Frampton, , Susan Frampton, Laura Gilpin, Patrick CharmelLaura Gilpin, Patrick Charmel
(Griffin Hospital/Derby CT; Plantree Alliance) (Griffin Hospital/Derby CT; Plantree Alliance)
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K = R = K = R = PP
Kindness = Repeat business = ProfitKindness = Repeat business = Profit
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K = R = P/Kindness = Repeat business = ProfitK = R = P/Kindness = Repeat business = Profit
Kindness:Kindness:
Kind.Kind.Thoughtful.Thoughtful.Decent. Decent. Caring. Caring. Attentive.Attentive.Engaged.Engaged.Listens well/obsessively.Listens well/obsessively.Appreciative.Appreciative.Open.Open.Visible.Visible.Honest.Honest.Responsive.Responsive.On time all the time.On time all the time.Apologizes with dispatch for screwups.Apologizes with dispatch for screwups.““Over”-reacts to screwups of any magnitude.Over”-reacts to screwups of any magnitude.““Professional” in all dealings.Professional” in all dealings.Optimistic.Optimistic.Understands that kindness to staff breeds kindness to Understands that kindness to staff breeds kindness to others/outsiders.others/outsiders.Applies throughout the “supply chain.”Applies throughout the “supply chain.”Applies to 100% of customer’s staff.Applies to 100% of customer’s staff.Explicit part of values statement.Explicit part of values statement.Basis for evaluation of 100% of our staff.Basis for evaluation of 100% of our staff.
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““The deepest The deepest human need is human need is
the … the … need to be need to be aappppreciatedreciated..””
—William James—William James
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““One kind One kind word can word can
warm three warm three winter winter
months.”months.” – Japanese Proverb– Japanese Proverb
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““LadiesLadies and and ggentlemenentlemen serving serving
ladies and ladies and gentlemen.”gentlemen.”
——Ritz Carlton credoRitz Carlton credo
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““I regard I regard aappoloologgizinizing as the g as the most magical, healing, most magical, healing,
restorative gesture human restorative gesture human beings can make. It is the beings can make. It is the
centercenterppieceiece of my work with of my work with executives who want to get executives who want to get better.”better.” —Marshall Goldsmith—Marshall Goldsmith, What Got You , What Got You
Here Won’t Get You There: How Successful People BecomeHere Won’t Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful. Even More Successful.
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Relationships (of all varieties): THERE THERE ONCE WAS A TIME WHEN A ONCE WAS A TIME WHEN A
THREETHREE--MINUTEMINUTE PHONEPHONE CALLCALL WOULD HAVE AVOIDED WOULD HAVE AVOIDED
SETTING OFF THE DOWNWARD SETTING OFF THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL THAT RESULTED IN A SPIRAL THAT RESULTED IN A
COMPLETE RUPTURE.COMPLETE RUPTURE.**
*divorce, loss of a BILLION $$$ aircraft sale, etc., etc.*divorce, loss of a BILLION $$$ aircraft sale, etc., etc.
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THE PROBLEM IS THE PROBLEM IS RARELY/NEVER THE RARELY/NEVER THE
PROBLEM. THEPROBLEM. THE
RESPONSERESPONSE TO THE TO THE PROBLEM INVARIABLY PROBLEM INVARIABLY ENDS UP BEING THE ENDS UP BEING THE
REAL PROBLEMREAL PROBLEM.**PERCEPTION IS ALL THERE IS!*PERCEPTION IS ALL THERE IS!
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Acquire vs. maintain:Acquire vs. maintain:
5X*5X**Hence: Service *Hence: Service >>>> Sales Sales (!!)(!!)
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With a new and forthcoming policy on With a new and forthcoming policy on
apologies …apologies … Toro, the lawn Toro, the lawn mower folks, reduced the mower folks, reduced the average cost of settling a average cost of settling a
claim from $claim from $115,000115,000 in in 1991 to $1991 to $35,00035,000 in 2008— in 2008—and the company hasn’t and the company hasn’t
been to trial in the last been to trial in the last 1515 yyearsears! !
Source: John Kador, Source: John Kador, Effective ApologyEffective Apology
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““Will you guys Will you guys please come up please come up front. Will you front. Will you
guys please move guys please move to the rear.”to the rear.”
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Service > Service > SalesSales
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H8H8
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All you need to know …All you need to know …
HiltonHiltonHiramHiramHowardHowardHerbHerbHenry IHenry IHenry IIHenry IIHamelHamelHillHillHarleyHarleyHandyHandyHartvilleHartvilleHelgesenHelgesenHewlettHewlettHsiehHsiehHillisHillis
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2,000,0002,000,000
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7X.7X. 7:30A-8:00P. 7:30A-8:00P.
F12A.F12A.7:30AM = 7:30AM = 7:15AM.7:15AM.
8:00PM = 8:00PM = 8:15PM.8:15PM.
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Conveyance: Kingfisher Air Conveyance: Kingfisher Air Location: Approach to New DelhiLocation: Approach to New Delhi
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““May I clean May I clean your glasses, your glasses,
sir?”sir?”
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It It BEGINSBEGINS (and (and ENDSENDS) )
in the …in the …
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parkingparking lotlot**
*Disney*Disney
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Carl’sCarl’s Street- Street-
Sweeper Sweeper
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<TG<TGWWandand … …
>TG>TGRR[Things Gone [Things Gone WRONGWRONG-Things Gone -Things Gone RIGHTRIGHT]]
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TGRTGRss..Manage ‘em.Manage ‘em.
Measure Measure ‘em. ‘em.
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““ExperiencesExperiences are as distinct are as distinct from servicesfrom services
as services are as services are from goods.”from goods.”
—Joe Pine & Jim Gilmore,The Experience Economy: Work Is Theatre & Every Business a Stage
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CCXXO*O**Chief e*Chief eXXperience Officerperience Officer
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All EAll Eqqual ual ExceExcepptt … …
“At Sony we assume that all “At Sony we assume that all products of our competitors products of our competitors
have basically the same have basically the same technology, price, performance technology, price, performance
and features.and features. DesiDesiggn is the n is the onlonlyy thin thingg that that
differentiates one differentiates one pproduct from another roduct from another in the marketin the marketpplacelace.”.” ——
NorioNorio OhgaOhga
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““Design is Design is
treated like treated like a religiona religion at at
BMW.”BMW.” —Fortune—Fortune
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Hypothesis:Hypothesis: DESIGNDESIGN is is the pthe princirincippalal
differencedifference between between lovelove
and and hate!*hate!**Not “like” and “dislike”
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Design is …Design is …
nevernever neutralneutral..
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CCDDOO**Chief *Chief DesignDesign Officer Officer
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Beauty. Beauty. Grace. Grace. Clarity. Clarity.
Simplicity.Simplicity.
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CGRO***CGRO/ Chief Grunge Removal Officer(CDC/ Chief of De-Complexification)(CAO/ Chief Anti-systems Officer)
(CBSEO/ Chief BS Eradication Officer)
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H11H11
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All you need to know …All you need to know …
HiltonHiltonHiramHiramHowardHowardHerbHerbHenry IHenry IHenry IIHenry IIHamelHamelHillHillHarleyHarleyHandyHandyHartvilleHartvilleHelgesenHelgesenHewlettHewlettHsiehHsiehHillisHillis
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“I am often asked by I am often asked by would-be entrepreneurs would-be entrepreneurs seeking escape from life seeking escape from life within huge corporate within huge corporate structures, structures, ‘How do I build a small firm for myself?’ The answer The answer
seems obviousseems obvious … …
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“I am often asked by would-be entrepreneurs seeking escape from life within huge corporate structures, ‘How
do I build a small firm for myself?’ The answer seems
obvious: Buy a very Buy a very largelarge
one and just one and just waitwait.”.” —Paul Ormerod, Why Most Things
Fail: Evolution, Extinction and Economics
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““Mr. Foster and his McKinsey colleagues Mr. Foster and his McKinsey colleagues collected detailed performance data stretching collected detailed performance data stretching
back back 4040 years for years for 1,0001,000 U.S. companies. U.S. companies.
TheTheyy found that found that nonenone ofof
the lon the longg-term survivors mana-term survivors managged ed to outto outpperform the market. Worse, erform the market. Worse, the lonthe longger comer comppanies had been in anies had been in
the database, the worse thethe database, the worse theyy did did.”.”
—Financial Times—Financial Times
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““Data drawn from the real world Data drawn from the real world attest to a fact that is beyond attest to a fact that is beyond
our control:our control: Everything in existence tends to deteriorate.”
—Norberto Odebrecht, —Norberto Odebrecht, Education Through WorkEducation Through Work
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MittELstandMittELstand**
**“agile creatures darting between “agile creatures darting between the legs of the multinational the legs of the multinational monsters"monsters" ((Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, 10.10)10.10)
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Larry JaneskyLarry Janesky Rocks … Rocks …
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*Basement Systems Inc.*Basement Systems Inc.
(Seymour CT) (Seymour CT)
**Dry Basement ScienceDry Basement Science (115,000 copies!) (115,000 copies!)
*1990: $0; 2003: $13M; *1990: $0; 2003: $13M; 2008: 2008:
$62,000,000$62,000,000
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The Red The Red Carpet Carpet StoreStore(Joel Resnick/Flemington NJ)(Joel Resnick/Flemington NJ)
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Hartville HardwareHartville HardwareHartville, Ohio, Hartville, Ohio, pop <2,500pop <2,500100,000 square feet100,000 square feet (plus catalog, (plus catalog, Web serve location) Web serve location)Family runFamily run“One of biggest and best tool merchants “One of biggest and best tool merchants in USA” in USA”Customers from 100s of miles awayCustomers from 100s of miles awayRenowned semi-annual tool sale (12,000Renowned semi-annual tool sale (12,000 transactions at recent incarnation) transactions at recent incarnation)Anchor for 110-independent shops @ Anchor for 110-independent shops @ Hartville MarketPlace Hartville MarketPlaceStaff are premier trainersStaff are premier trainersEtc.Etc.Etc.Etc.Source: Source: Retail Superstars: Inside the 25 Best Independent Stores in AmericaRetail Superstars: Inside the 25 Best Independent Stores in America, George Whalin, George Whalin
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Retail Superstars: Retail Superstars: Inside the 25 Best Inside the 25 Best
Independent Independent Stores in Stores in
AmericaAmerica —by George Whalin—by George Whalin
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Lessons [for Everyone] from Lessons [for Everyone] from Retail Superstars!Retail Superstars!
1. Courses/Workshops/Demos/Engagement 1. Courses/Workshops/Demos/Engagement 2. Instructional guides/material/books2. Instructional guides/material/books3. Events & Events & Events …3. Events & Events & Events …4. Create “Community” of customers 4. Create “Community” of customers 5. Destination 5. Destination 6. Women-as-customer6. Women-as-customer7. Staff selection/training/retention (FANATICISM) 7. Staff selection/training/retention (FANATICISM) 8. Fanaticism/Execution 8. Fanaticism/Execution 9. Design/Atmospherics/Ambience 9. Design/Atmospherics/Ambience 10. Tableaus/Products-in-use 10. Tableaus/Products-in-use 11. Flow/starts & finishes (Disney-like)11. Flow/starts & finishes (Disney-like)12. 100% orchestrated experience/focus: “Moments of 12. 100% orchestrated experience/focus: “Moments of
truth” truth” 13. Constant experimentation/Pursue Little BIG Things 13. Constant experimentation/Pursue Little BIG Things 14. Social Media/Ongoing conversation with customers 14. Social Media/Ongoing conversation with customers 15. Community star 15. Community star 16. Aim high16. Aim high17. 17. PASSIONPASSION
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Billboard …Billboard …
ONLY 262 MILES TO ONLY 262 MILES TO BUC-EE’SBUC-EE’S
YOU CAN HOLD IT.*YOU CAN HOLD IT.*
*“If I weren’t already married, I’d have my wedding*“If I weren’t already married, I’d have my wedding there.” there.” —Dallas Morning News Metro—Dallas Morning News Metro blogger blogger
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YOU YOU CAN CAN
HOLD HOLD IT.IT.
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““Be the best. Be the best. It’s the only It’s the only
market that’s market that’s not crowded.”not crowded.”
From: From: Retail Superstars: Inside the 25 BestRetail Superstars: Inside the 25 Best Independent Stores in America,Independent Stores in America, George Whalin George Whalin
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H12H12
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All you need to know …All you need to know …
HiltonHiltonHiramHiramHowardHowardHerbHerbHenry IHenry IHenry IIHenry IIHamelHamelHillHillHarleyHarleyHandyHandyHartvilleHartvilleHeatherHeatherHewlettHewlettHsiehHsiehHillisHillis
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““Forget Forget ChinaChina, , IndiaIndia and the and the InternetInternet: :
Economic Growth Is Economic Growth Is Driven by Driven by
WomenWomen.”.”
Source: Headline, Economist
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W W > > 2X2X (C + (C + I)*I)*
**“Women now drive the global economy. Globally, they control about “Women now drive the global economy. Globally, they control about $20 trillion in consumer spending, and that figure could climb as high as $20 trillion in consumer spending, and that figure could climb as high as
$28 trillion in the next five $28 trillion in the next five yyearsears. Their $13 trillion in total yearly earnings could reach $18 . Their $13 trillion in total yearly earnings could reach $18
trillion in the same period.trillion in the same period. In aggregate, women represent a growth market bigger than China and In aggregate, women represent a growth market bigger than China and India combined—more than twice as big in fact. Given those numbers, it would be foolish to ignore or underestimate India combined—more than twice as big in fact. Given those numbers, it would be foolish to ignore or underestimate the female consumer. And yet many companies do just that—even ones that are confident that they have a winning the female consumer. And yet many companies do just that—even ones that are confident that they have a winning
strategy when it comes to women. Consider Dell’s …”strategy when it comes to women. Consider Dell’s …”
Source: Michael Silverstein and Kate Sayre, “The Female Economy,” Source: Michael Silverstein and Kate Sayre, “The Female Economy,” HBRHBR, 09.09, 09.09
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““Women areWomen are thethe majority majority
market”market” —Fara Warner/—Fara Warner/The Power of the PurseThe Power of the Purse
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Women as Decision Makers/Various sourcesWomen as Decision Makers/Various sources
Home Furnishings … Home Furnishings … 94%94%Vacations … Vacations … 92%92% (Adventure Travel … 70%/ $55B travel equipment)(Adventure Travel … 70%/ $55B travel equipment)
Houses … Houses … 91%91%D.I.Y. D.I.Y. (major “home projects”)(major “home projects”) … … 80%80%
Consumer Electronics … Consumer Electronics … 51%51% (66% home computers)(66% home computers)
Cars … Cars … 68%68% (influence (influence 90%90%))
AllAll consumerconsumer p purchasesurchases … … 83%83% **
Bank Account … Bank Account … 89%89%Household investment decisions … Household investment decisions … 67%67%Small business loans/biz starts … Small business loans/biz starts … 70%70%
Health Care … Health Care … 80%80%*In the USA women hold *In the USA women hold >50%>50% managerial positions including managerial positions including >50%>50% purchasing officer purchasing officer positions positions; hence women also make the majority of ; hence women also make the majority of commercialcommercial purchasing decisions. purchasing decisions.
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The Perfect Answer
Jill and Jack buy slacks in black…
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Cases! Cases! Cases!Cases! Cases! Cases!
McDonald’sMcDonald’s (“mom-centered” to F as(“mom-centered” to F as
“majority consumer”; not via kids) “majority consumer”; not via kids)
Home DepotHome Depot (“Do it [everything!] Herself”)(“Do it [everything!] Herself”)
P&GP&G (more than F as “house cleaner”) (more than F as “house cleaner”)
DeBeersDeBeers (“right-hand rings”/$4B)(“right-hand rings”/$4B)
AXA FinancialAXA FinancialKodakKodak (women = “emotional centers of the household”)(women = “emotional centers of the household”)
NikeNike (> jock endorsements; new def sports; majority consumer)(> jock endorsements; new def sports; majority consumer)
AvonAvonBratzBratz (young girls want “friends,” not a blond stereotype)(young girls want “friends,” not a blond stereotype)
Source: Source: Fara Warner/Fara Warner/The Power of the The Power of the PursePurse
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““Women don’t ‘buy’ Women don’t ‘buy’
brands. brands. They They ‘‘join’ join’
themthem.”.”—Faith Popcorn, —Faith Popcorn, EVEolutionEVEolution
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2.62.6 vs.vs.
2121
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““AS AS LEADERS, LEADERS, WOMEN WOMEN
RULERULE:: New Studies find New Studies find
that female managers outshine their male that female managers outshine their male counterparts in almost every measure”counterparts in almost every measure”
TITLE/ Special Report/ TITLE/ Special Report/ BusinessWeekBusinessWeek
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““Power Women 100”/Power Women 100”/ForbesForbes 10.25.10 10.25.1026 female CEOs of Public Companies:26 female CEOs of Public Companies:
Vs. Men/Market: Vs. Men/Market: +28%+28% ** (*Post-appointment) (*Post-appointment)
Vs. Industry: Vs. Industry: +15%+15%
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**Women Women decidedecide..**Women Women savesave..**Women Women ssppendend..**Women Women rulerule..
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““Women Beat Women Beat Men at Art of Men at Art of
Investing”Investing”Source: Headline, Source: Headline, Miami HeraldMiami Herald, reporting on a study by Profs. Terrance Odean and , reporting on a study by Profs. Terrance Odean and
Brad Barber, UC DavisBrad Barber, UC Davis (Cause: Guys are “in and out” of stocks more often; women choose carefully
and hold on for the long term)
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H14H14
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All you need to know …All you need to know …
HiltonHiltonHiramHiramHowardHowardHerbHerbHenry IHenry IHenry IIHenry IIHamelHamelHillHillHarleyHarleyHandyHandyHartvilleHartvilleHeatherHeatherHewlettHewlettHsiehHsiehHillisHillis
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Zappos 10 Corporate ValuesZappos 10 Corporate Values
Deliver Deliver “WOW!”“WOW!” through through
service.service.Embrace and drive change.Embrace and drive change.Create fun and a little weirdness.Create fun and a little weirdness.Be adventurous, creative and open-minded.Be adventurous, creative and open-minded.Pursue growth and learning.Pursue growth and learning.Build open and honest relationships withBuild open and honest relationships with communication.communication.Build a positive team and family spirit.Build a positive team and family spirit.Do more with less.Do more with less.Be passionate and determined.Be passionate and determined.Be humble.Be humble.
Source: Source: Delivering HappinessDelivering Happiness, Tony Hsieh, CEO, Zappos.com, Tony Hsieh, CEO, Zappos.com
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““Insanely Great”Insanely Great”Steve JobsSteve Jobs
“Radically thrilling” “Radically thrilling” BMW
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““Astonish me!”Astonish me!” (Sergei Diaghlev)
“Build something great!”“Build something great!” (Hiroshi Yamauchi)
“Make it immortal!”“Make it immortal!” (David Ogilvy).
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Raise your Raise your sights!sights!
Blaze new trails!Blaze new trails!Compete with Compete with the immortals!the immortals!
——David Ogilvy, on Ogilvy & Mather’s corporate culture David Ogilvy, on Ogilvy & Mather’s corporate culture
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Wanted by Ogilvy & Mather Wanted by Ogilvy & Mather InternationalInternational
Trumpeter Trumpeter SwansSwans
——David Ogilvy David Ogilvy
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““You can’t behave You can’t behave in a calm, rational in a calm, rational manner. You’ve got manner. You’ve got to be out there on to be out there on the the lunaticlunatic frinfringgee.”.”
— Jack Welch— Jack Welch
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Kevin Roberts’ CredoKevin Roberts’ Credo
11. Ready. Fire! Aim.. Ready. Fire! Aim.2. If it ain’t broke ... Break it!2. If it ain’t broke ... Break it!3. Hire crazies.3. Hire crazies.4. Ask dumb questions.4. Ask dumb questions.5. Pursue failure.5. Pursue failure.6. Lead, follow ... or get out of the way!6. Lead, follow ... or get out of the way!7. Spread confusion.7. Spread confusion.8. Ditch your office.8. Ditch your office.9. Read odd stuff.9. Read odd stuff.
10. Avoid moderationAvoid moderation!!
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There is moreThere is more than one way to than one way to
skin a cat!*skin a cat!**Every project*Every project REQUIRESREQUIRES (if you’re smart)(if you’re smart) an an
outside look by one/some Seriously Weird Cat/soutside look by one/some Seriously Weird Cat/s——in pursuit of whacked-out options.in pursuit of whacked-out options.
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14,00014,00020,00020,000
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14,000/14,000/eeBayBay20,000/Amazon20,000/Amazon
3030/Craigslist/Craigslist
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Where’s your Where’s your “Craig’s List “Craig’s List
[WOW!] [WOW!] option”???option”???
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The 15H Theory of EverythingThe 15H Theory of Everything
*Conrad Hilton/*Conrad Hilton/Sweat the details!/EXECUTION Sweat the details!/EXECUTION isis Strategy! Strategy!*Hiram Ulysses Grant/RELENTLESS!!!/OFFENSE!!!*Hiram Ulysses Grant/RELENTLESS!!!/OFFENSE!!!*Howard Schultz/*Howard Schultz/MBWA!!!!/Best LISTENER wins!MBWA!!!!/Best LISTENER wins!*Herb Kelleher/*Herb Kelleher/It’s always all about the It’s always all about the PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*Henry Clay/*Henry Clay/Big payoff from SMALL COURTESIES!Big payoff from SMALL COURTESIES!*H. Ross Perot/Most TRIES & SCREWUPS are alpha & *H. Ross Perot/Most TRIES & SCREWUPS are alpha & omega!omega!*Gary Hamel/You are who you HANG OUT with! *Gary Hamel/You are who you HANG OUT with! *Vernon Hill/*Vernon Hill/“TGRs”! [Things Gone RIGHT]/Little BIG “TGRs”! [Things Gone RIGHT]/Little BIG Things!Things!*Harley Davidson/EXPERIENCES to die for!/Feel the LOVE!*Harley Davidson/EXPERIENCES to die for!/Feel the LOVE!*Charles Handy/Everything is DESIGN!*Charles Handy/Everything is DESIGN!*Hartville Hardware/*Hartville Hardware/MONOPLY through EXCELLENCE!MONOPLY through EXCELLENCE!*Heather Schultz/*Heather Schultz/WOMEN buy!/WOMEN roar!/WOMEN rule!WOMEN buy!/WOMEN roar!/WOMEN rule!*Hewlett Packard/Make our customer a RAGING SUCCESS!*Hewlett Packard/Make our customer a RAGING SUCCESS!*Tony Hsieh/*Tony Hsieh/WOW!/Radically thrilling!/Insanely great!WOW!/Radically thrilling!/Insanely great!*Danny Hillis/YEOW! The “singularity” may be upon us!*Danny Hillis/YEOW! The “singularity” may be upon us!
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““Excellence …Excellence … can be obtained if you:can be obtained if you:
... ... carecare more than others think more than others think is wise;is wise; ... ... riskrisk more than others think more than others think is safe;is safe; ... ... dreamdream more than others think more than others think is practical;is practical; ... ... exexppectect more than others think more than others think is possible.”is possible.”
Source: Anon.Source: Anon. (Posted @ tompeters.com by K.Sriram, November 27, 2006 1:17 AM) (Posted @ tompeters.com by K.Sriram, November 27, 2006 1:17 AM)