Articles for category: Initiative

March 20, 2018

Greg Thomas

What Happens when Process beats People

The people move on. They learn that this is “how it is” and that nothing will ever change. They realize that their leadership would rather trade paper and theory for the people that are standing right in front of them. As it crystalizes in their minds they now start to understand the adage of “you don’t leave a company, you leave the team/leader you are on”. And when they leave, those responsible for the wonder how it could have ever happened when they have such a great process in place. Cue the hiring machine to start ramping up to fill

March 13, 2018

Greg Thomas

Catching Up on Netflix

I didn’t know this had become a job that time was set aside and prioritized in order to accomplish. Nothing wrong with watching whatever but to place this on the same pedestal as a goal you want to achieve. Seems a little out of place. (Just don’t go blaming Netflix when things go sideways with what you really want to achieve).

March 8, 2018

Greg Thomas

Want to Earn More Money?

Go make your case, list all your accomplishments, tell them what your plans for further success are if you can be enabled to do so. And wait for them to tell you whether you can do it. Or stop waiting and make it happen. (And you thought this was going to be about your overseas inheritance that is waiting to be claimed).

February 28, 2018

Greg Thomas

Initiative

Can I lead the Army of One?   Do I have what it takes to lead myself to do what’s next or am I going to wait for someone else to show me the way?   Are you going to take the time to teach yourself a new skill, pushing yourself through all those awkward stages of learning, failure and frustration to get there? Initiative is the singular form of leadership and it’s the basis for your own personal growth that can be only directed by you.  Whether you’re cranking out code or leading a team, Initiative is what wakes

February 22, 2018

Greg Thomas

Invest in the Mundane

If cool powerpoint decks are not your speciality – buy one. If running payroll is not your thing – find a partner that does it. If your website is lacking that certain panache – find someone and pay them. If your social media knowledge is limited to posting food pics – find someone who can broaden your horizon. If designing a logo is outside your expertise – there are some great sites that take it from hours to minutes. The point is, don’t waste your energy worrying about the mundane.  Invest in it and focus on the work that really