Better To Work Smart Than Merely Hard
Many individuals in positions of leadership become frustrated because no matter how hard they work, they do not get the desired results.
These individuals expend as much of the energy and resources as they can, are often fully committed and motivated, yet often seem to miss the "secret" ingredient that will pull these things together, and help them become more effective and meaningful leaders.
That component that is far too often lacking is the ability to not merely work hard, but to combine that with the ability and willingness to also work smart.
When an individual does not work smart, he often behaves like the proverbial chicken chasing his head and his tail.
Working smart is not about being an intellectual, but rather starting with a positive attitude and progressive goals, and combining that with using training effectively to use the finest principles of management combined with effective and true planning.
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Working smart as a leader is analogous to the procedure used by our greatest athletes.
All superior athletes know that one cannot merely rely on his athleticism, but must rather plan his actions.
Have you ever observed any major horse race? If so, you will notice that each jockey follows a strategy that he feels is best for the particular horse on that particular track versus the field he is facing on that day.
The difference between winning an event is often dependent upon whose strategy is smartest under the existing circumstances.
Our greatest leaders understand that they must fully analyze needs, realities, present circumstances, future needs, and available options, and then wisely create an agenda and create a realistic and effective action plan.
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Greatness is derived from a synergism between a strong work ethic and an ability and willingness to work smartly.
Merely knowing what needs to be done, and not working on it, never gets it done.
Conversely, working hard but without the correct direction is nearly never meaningful either.
Working smart means committing to effective listening, and from that developing plans, and an agenda to implement a realistic, yet needed action plan.
Working smart means setting priorities, becoming a superior time manager, understanding human nature, and never procrastinating.
Nothing gets done if you never begin! There are many very intelligent individuals who ascend to positions of leadership, and dedicate much energy to the position, yet never actually work smart.
One does need to be a genius to work smart, but rather must have the common sense to see thing as they are, and understanding what they should be, and what needs to be done to get there.
These individuals expend as much of the energy and resources as they can, are often fully committed and motivated, yet often seem to miss the "secret" ingredient that will pull these things together, and help them become more effective and meaningful leaders.
That component that is far too often lacking is the ability to not merely work hard, but to combine that with the ability and willingness to also work smart.
When an individual does not work smart, he often behaves like the proverbial chicken chasing his head and his tail.
Working smart is not about being an intellectual, but rather starting with a positive attitude and progressive goals, and combining that with using training effectively to use the finest principles of management combined with effective and true planning.
1.
Working smart as a leader is analogous to the procedure used by our greatest athletes.
All superior athletes know that one cannot merely rely on his athleticism, but must rather plan his actions.
Have you ever observed any major horse race? If so, you will notice that each jockey follows a strategy that he feels is best for the particular horse on that particular track versus the field he is facing on that day.
The difference between winning an event is often dependent upon whose strategy is smartest under the existing circumstances.
Our greatest leaders understand that they must fully analyze needs, realities, present circumstances, future needs, and available options, and then wisely create an agenda and create a realistic and effective action plan.
2.
Greatness is derived from a synergism between a strong work ethic and an ability and willingness to work smartly.
Merely knowing what needs to be done, and not working on it, never gets it done.
Conversely, working hard but without the correct direction is nearly never meaningful either.
Working smart means committing to effective listening, and from that developing plans, and an agenda to implement a realistic, yet needed action plan.
Working smart means setting priorities, becoming a superior time manager, understanding human nature, and never procrastinating.
Nothing gets done if you never begin! There are many very intelligent individuals who ascend to positions of leadership, and dedicate much energy to the position, yet never actually work smart.
One does need to be a genius to work smart, but rather must have the common sense to see thing as they are, and understanding what they should be, and what needs to be done to get there.
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