“Disciplined people who engage in disciplined thought and take disciplined action: this framework captures much of what separates greatness from mediocrity.” – Jim Collins

“We live by demands when we should live by priorities.” – Author Unknown

“Empathic, compassionate leaders provide an environment that maximizes other’s sense of well-being while acknowledging and working to minimize other’s pain and fear.” – Patrick J. Sweeney

“Leaders are catalytic completers; they take on roles that nobody else plays – cajoler, taskmaster, protector, or doer – and that are needed for the group to achieve its goal.” – Warren Bennis

“Build time into every meeting, every project, and every day to reflect on what you’ve learned and how you can use that learning to do better next time.” – James Belasco

“Innovation is not being brilliant, it’s being conscientious.” – Peter Drucker

Valuable Lessons In Planning from Our Favorite Planning Pastime

As you may have found out already, most people fail in adhering to their stated New Year's resolutions. Specifically, 22% fail after one week, 40% after one month, 50% after three months, 60% after six months, and 81% after twenty-four months (Norcross & Vangarelli, 1988, as cited by Koestner 2008, p. 60).

And the three major reasons for the high-rate of failure? (1) Unclear or vague goals; (2) failure to gauge progress; (3) lack of will when facing challenges. (Note: Think about the implications on your organization’s strategy and future!)

“The best leaders are capable of illuminating the potential in those around them.” – Randy Komisar

“Leaders give what is needed, not what is expected.” – Jerry Porras, Stewart Emery, Mark Thompson

“The quality of our leadership depends on the quality of our awareness.” – Peter Senge