I am often asked
by would-be entrepreneurs
seeking escape from life within
huge corporate structures,
“How do I build a small firm for myself?”The answer seems obvious:
“Buy a very large one and just wait”–Paul Ormerod, Why Most Things Fail: Evolution, Extinction and Economics
Did I hear a laugh of recognition?
Not all corporate structures are broken. Some have leaders and imagination.
–ME “Liz” Strauss
Leaders and Higher Ground
There’s no person on the planet
who has not been a jerk.
That’s a fact.Circumstances change.
People adapt.
Those are also facts.Arguing with facts
wastes time and energy.
It’s not good practice
or effective leadership.Leaders deal with facts about their weaknesses.
They work on building up their strengths.
Then they relace their shoes.They keep on walking toward higher ground.
They don’t turn back.They do all of this because that’s what leadership is.
It’s a harder hike, but the view is better.–ME “Liz” Strauss[for Sabine]
When you check your stats,
are you thinking about numbers
or are you thinking about people?
Just wondering . . .
–ME “Liz” Strauss
The Only One
Everyone says they’re the best.
No one says they’re the worst.
Don’t say you’re the best.Play to your strengths.
Pick the things you do well.
Do them better than anyone else.Be the ONLY one.
–ME “Liz” Strauss
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This is a motivational link that was sent to me by a very close friend.
It was developed at The School of Computer Science and Engineereering at the University of New South Wales, Australia.
Thanks to them and to my friend, KB.
Who says that flattery can’t be fun?
Hope you enjoy it.
Share it with friends.
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–ME “Liz” Strauss
Cottontimer, aka Hsien-Hsien Lei, is a professional blogger writing about science, health, and parenting. Cotton-Pickin’ Days is a personal blog about her life and work. The main focus is on Hsien’s nearly 10 years of living as an expat in Asia and Europe.
Notes from Liz: The word professional is not an overstatement in any way when talking about Hsien-Hsien or her writing. She’s a blogger other bloggers look up to and try to emulate. I know I do. Her writing is a reflection of who she is strong, warm, incredibly well-informed, and easy to take. In fact, I’d take her home with me if she lived closer.
–ME “Liz” Strauss
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