Here are some
leadership principles from two different points of view.
Success in today's environment does not require sensational new ideas. It requires a
return to some fundamental, but often neglected principles. Here are "10 Unused keys
to Success" by Dr. Roger Fritz, a management expert.
10 Unused keys to Success
1. The greatest rewards begin when we change from "What's in it for me?" to
"How can I help you?" (The basis for true customer satisfaction)
2. The best motivator of people is not money, but genuine benefit.
3. To avoid failure is to limit accomplishment. (Avoiding Failure is not the same as
success.)
4. Confidence grows with achievement.
5. Always look for What's wrong before Who's wrong. Blaming doesn't work.
6. The key to accountability is: "Who will do what by when?"
7. Brainpower without willpower is no power.
8. Cooperation is spelled "WE."
9. Thinking is the hardest work there is. Don't avoid it.
10. Competence without accomplishments is worthless. (Intentions have no value without
results.)
A Texan's Guide to Life Crisis Management Principles
Here's another point
of view:
1. Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
2. Lettin' the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier 'n puttin' it back.
3. Negotiation
principle: Never drop yer gun to hug a grizzly.
4. If you're ridin'
ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure it's still there.
5. If you get to
thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try orderin' somebody else's dog around.
6. A good horse
never comes in a bad color.
7. After eating an
entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter
came along and shot him... The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.
8. Never kick a cow
chip on a hot day.
9. There's two
theories to arguin' with a woman. Neither one works.
10. Don't worry
about bitin' off more than you can chew. Your mouth is probably a whole lot bigger'n you
think.
11. If you find
yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin'.
12. Never slap a man
who's chewin' tobacco.
13. It don't take a
genius to spot a goat in a flock of sheep.
14. Always drink
upstream from the herd.
15. When you give a
lesson in meanness to a critter or a person, don't be surprised if they learn their
lesson.
16. When you're
throwin' your weight around, be ready to have it thrown around by somebody else.
17. Always take a
good look at what you're about to eat. It's not so important to know what it is, but you
might need to know what it was.
18. The quickest way
to double your money is to fold it over and put it back in your pocket.
19. Never miss a
good chance to shut up.
20. There are three
kinds of men. The one that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. And the
rest of them who have to pee on the electric fence for themselves.
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