Peter Drucker, the incomparable management expert, leadership trailblazer and wise sage once said that we should all answer these 5 questions and share the answers with our customers, our team, our peers, and our boss.
I put it to the test. I was enlightened.
1 this is what I am good at…
I am good at listening to issues, reviewing circumstances, surfacing the unconsidered, envisioning a future, and then pulling from my personal insights and experience to guide you towards a successful path forward.
2 this is how I work...
I review where you have been and where you want to go…and why. I talk to you. I talk to others. I share perspectives. I probe. We discuss. I push you to think holistically and responsibly. I ensure solutions are foundational (not bandaids). I take a reductive approach to solutions - as architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe exclaimed; “less is more”.
3 these are my values…
If you are only focused on making money, I am not your business partner. I believe there should be a responsible balance between your impact on your team, your customer, the world, and your bottom line.
4 this is the contribution I plan to concentrate on...
I will offer you a simple and focused path forward. The results will take time. But through a concerted focus, regular education and communication, collective efforts will result in a steady buildup of momentum that will propel your organization forward in important ways.
5 these are the results that I should be expected to deliver…
A focused and dynamic organization. People will feel connected and ideas and solutions will flow easily - individuals will know where their time and energy should be placed - teams will understand where ingenuity should take root - a perfect balance of vision, partnership and execution will emerge.