by msynk | Nov 19, 2017 | BHAG, Core Values, Rockefeller Habits, Strategy, Uncategorized
Recently, I had the opportunity to discuss how I’ve been able to use Rockefeller Habits to help miracles happen in Memphis. Watch the video or read the transcript, but there are a few lessons and reflections here. One of them is how could Rockefeller Habits and...
by msynk | Oct 24, 2017 | awareness, BHAG, Growth, Strategy, Uncategorized
Some background on this rather obscure BHAG analogy. BHAG is a term from Jim Collins’ books, Built to Last, and Good to Great and referenced in his other books and articles. It’s also used by many coaches and business gurus. BHAG is an acronym for Big...
by msynk | Feb 13, 2017 | BHAG, goals, Growth, Start up, Strategy, Uncategorized
Recently, I had a meeting with a former client. During this meeting, he reminded me about why Big Hairy Audacious Goals are an important part of your company’s strategic plan. We were meeting about a matter totally unrelated to a BHAG, his strategic plan, or the...
by msynk | Oct 7, 2016 | BHAG, Company Culture, Core Values, purpose
After defining your company’s Core Values, Core Purpose, and Big Harry Audacious Goal, use the 3 “R and Rs” to effectively communicate them to everyone connected to your company. Of the R and Rs, the first represents Repeat and Remind. Repeat the...
by msynk | Feb 24, 2014 | BHAG, Change Management, Clarity, Management, Outcomes, People
Julie Andrews, and Rogers and Hammerstein, had it right in the Sound of Music. Forgive me for bringing up this well worn musical. The idea of starting at the beginning seems to be lost. To remind you of the words from the song: When you count you start with 1,2,3 ...
by msynk | Jun 29, 2012 | Accountability, Alignment, Apologies, BHAG, Brand Promise, Core Values, Execution, Growth, Metrics, Rockefeller Habits, Strategy
….I apologize. It’s a simple set of habits that are hard to be disciplined about and as such hard to implement consistently. Let’s review the three habits: 1. Less is more. Just have one or two priorities to focus on at a given time. Priorities...
