by Justin Lukasavige on March 4, 2010
I interviewed my friend John G. Miller (author of QBQ, Flipping the Switch and Outstanding!) on yesterday’s radio show and the issue of breaking the rules came up.
Breaking the rules could get you a big raise or even a promotion. It could also get you fired. What’s the difference? Management.
I want people on my team who break the rules. I want them to disregard what our “organization” once thought was best and do what’s right for the customer. ”It’s not our policy” is never said at Lukas Coaching.
The same level of thinking will make you successful in your own business. Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, didn’t play by the rules of book selling when he launched his company. He completely redefined it and now Amazon is the largest book seller in the world.
Where do you need to break the rules?
by Justin Lukasavige on March 2, 2010
by Justin Lukasavige on February 9, 2010
You don’t need to leave the country or even your neighborhood to grab some downtime for yourself. If you don’t have it scheduled as part of your normal week or even a part of your every day routine, I suggest plugging it into your calendar.
I love my job and I could work 12 hours straight if I wanted to, but I also realize the power of taking time away to sit and do nothing. Do you take time away to do nothing?
Most Friday’s you’ll find me out for a hike (my Friday office).
Share what you do to get away.
by Justin Lukasavige on January 9, 2010
We all know the person who, upon first meeting you, tries to push his agenda. It could be a business owner or sales person trying to sell you on their product or just someone pushing their ideas.
I just spent a day in Denver with my friend Andy Traub. Time after time he would engage people in meaningful conversation. He’d ask about their day (to the woman building sandwiches at Subway) or about something he didn’t know about or understand (my brother who makes snow at a ski resort).
I saw a transition where a relationship was quickly formed and then the other person was open to new ideas or just a favor to be done. That’s because Andy took the time to make the other person feel important and interesting. (Important note: This must be genuine!)
“People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” – Theodore Roosevelt
If you’re trying to get your ideas across, have a sincere interest in the other person and make them aware of it.
