more clearly when witnessing and analyzing the failures of others they know
or have followed. History teaches us
about cycles, trends, misapplications of
resources, wrong approaches, and vacuums of thought. People must apply history to their own lives and situations. If
we document our own successes, then
these case studies will make us more
successful in the future.
There comes a point when the pieces fit.
One becomes fully actualized and is able
to approach their life’s body of work. That
moment comes after years of trial and error, experiences, insights, successes, and
failures. As one matures, life becomes a
giant reflection. We appreciate the journey because we understand it much better. We know where we’ve gone because
we know the twists and turns in the road.
Nobody, including ourselves, could have
predicted every curve along the way.
Success and failure, it’s a matter of perspectives. Out of every ten transactions
in our lives, five will be unqualified successes. One will be a failure. Two will
depend upon the circumstances. If approached responsibly, they will become
successful. If approached irresponsibly,
they will turn into failures. Two will
either be successful or will fail based
strictly upon the person’s attitude. A 90
percent success rate for a person with a
good attitude and responsible behavior
is unbeatable. There is no such thing as
perfection. Continuous quality improvement means that we benchmark accomplishments and set the next reach a little
further.
Professionals who succeed the most
are the products of mentoring. The
mentor is a resource for business trends,
societal issues, and opportunities. The
mentor becomes a role model, offering
insights about their own life/career. This
reflection shows the mentee levels of
thinking and perception which were not
previously available. The mentor is an
advocate for progress and change. Such
work empowers the mentee to hear, accept, believe, and get results. The sharing of trust and ideas leads to developing
business philosophies.
Visioning is the process where good
ideas become something more. It is a
catalyst toward long-term evaluation,
planning, and implementation. It is a
vantage point by which forward-thinking organizations ask, “What will we
look like in the future? What do we
want to become? How will we evolve?”
Vision is a realistic picture of what is
possible. SBT
Hank Moore has advised over 5,000 client organizations including public sector agencies, small businesses, non-profit organizations, and 100 of the Fortune 500. Contact Hank by phone at
713-668-0664, by email at [email protected],
or visit his website at www.hankmoore.com. Hank’s new book
“Houston Legends” can be ordered at www.houstonlegends.net.