Industrial Invention 1793 - 1860
When Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin and Cyrus McCormick the mechanical reaper, it signaled the beginning of a change for the global economy, markets and society. During this era, technology and innovation delivered vastly more efficient ways to harvest natural resources and moved the scale and size of industry to an entirely new level. New markets were born out of this change and the net effect on the global ecosystem was one that can be seen as having resulted in significant benefits.
Technology and Innovation 1993 - 20xx
In the current landscape Jobs and Wozniak might be names one would use to find such comparisons to where technology and invention have had such a global impact. Not mincing words, these innovations are the cause / effect of where our free markets are today. When innovation brings on efficiencies such as those seen in our modern age, its resulting global adoption brings with it massive change. Today's technology has changed the way we do nearly everything. These digital innovations now manage every facet of our lives wherein just 50 years ago much of what we did was analog and manual. Along the way, our global landscape has changed. China has become the number one manufacturer in the world ending 100+ years of this being the United States. The biggest company in the world this year (for the first time ever) was the US technology company (APPLE -AAPL). Among all this is the opportunity for prosperity and further innovation. Technology has spawned new markets and will continue to spawn new markets. Google, Facebook, Amazon, etc are prime examples of how new markets have been created from technology and innovation.
Final Diatribe
As with the cotton gin and mechanical reaper the invention is only a signal of the change to come. Studies show that when change occurs, one third will be early adopters, one third will be disillusioned participants, and one third will resist. With this comes opportunity. As often is the case, our history can be a guide to the future. The metaphors of the industrial era are certainly playing themselves out as they did in the past. One constant throughout it all is the theme of improvement through innovation and as opposed to it's alternative, its a much better place to be.
Showing posts with label Leadership. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Leadership. Show all posts
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
The Boys of Summer
Cooperstown
Here nestled among the green rolling hills and dew filled mornings is the center of it's past. Keeping tradition buried in innocence helps keep it in the shadows and the perfect gem for those whose ultimate journey is to find its gift. For what this place is has less to do with the physical and tangible but everything to do with preserving an experience. While many places are like this, none compare to the awesome pedigree of tradition and history for this institution. While some flock with a religious zeal others pass by what is (some say) a microcosm of metaphors for life. One thing is for sure; those who are lucky enough to find it are forever touched by it.
For those looking for direction you must start the journey from within. There is no quick way to get here. Highways and shortcuts can get you close but in order to find what your looking for each must find their own path. When you arrive you'll find lavish amenities that enrich the experience, each one customized for the individual. Time has a universal effect, so spend your time wisely, the ability for it to cast deep shadows with it's passing is a precious commodity.
For those who wish for guidance in their journey I deeply recommend you begin your search in June or July. Pick a warm day and cancel plans for the next day. Bring something to capture your moments and come prepared to have them.
-R.Zullo
Here nestled among the green rolling hills and dew filled mornings is the center of it's past. Keeping tradition buried in innocence helps keep it in the shadows and the perfect gem for those whose ultimate journey is to find its gift. For what this place is has less to do with the physical and tangible but everything to do with preserving an experience. While many places are like this, none compare to the awesome pedigree of tradition and history for this institution. While some flock with a religious zeal others pass by what is (some say) a microcosm of metaphors for life. One thing is for sure; those who are lucky enough to find it are forever touched by it.
For those looking for direction you must start the journey from within. There is no quick way to get here. Highways and shortcuts can get you close but in order to find what your looking for each must find their own path. When you arrive you'll find lavish amenities that enrich the experience, each one customized for the individual. Time has a universal effect, so spend your time wisely, the ability for it to cast deep shadows with it's passing is a precious commodity.
For those who wish for guidance in their journey I deeply recommend you begin your search in June or July. Pick a warm day and cancel plans for the next day. Bring something to capture your moments and come prepared to have them.
-R.Zullo
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Nine Things Successful People Do Differently
Nine Things Successful People Do Differently
by Heidi Grant Halvorson
The Conversation
Why have you been so successful in reaching some of your goals, but not others? If you aren't sure, you are far from alone in your confusion. It turns out that even brilliant, highly accomplished people are pretty lousy when it comes to understanding why they succeed or fail. The intuitive answer — that you are born predisposed to certain talents and lacking in others — is really just one small piece of the puzzle. In fact, decades of research on achievement suggests that successful people reach their goals not simply because of who they are, but more often because of what they do.
1. Get specific. When you set yourself a goal, try to be as specific as possible. "Lose 5 pounds" is a better goal than "lose some weight," because it gives you a clear idea of what success looks like. Knowing exactly what you want to achieve keeps you motivated until you get there. Also, think about the specific actions that need to be taken to reach your goal. Just promising you'll "eat less" or "sleep more" is too vague — be clear and precise. "I'll be in bed by 10pm on weeknights" leaves no room for doubt about what you need to do, and whether or not you've actually done it.
2. Seize the moment to act on your goals. Given how busy most of us are, and how many goals we are juggling at once, it's not surprising that we routinely miss opportunities to act on a goal because we simply fail to notice them. Did you really have no time to work out today? No chance at any point to return that phone call? Achieving your goal means grabbing hold of these opportunities before they slip through your fingers.
To seize the moment, decide when and where you will take each action you want to take, in advance. Again, be as specific as possible (e.g., "If it's Monday, Wednesday, or Friday, I'll work out for 30 minutes before work.") Studies show that this kind of planning will help your brain to detect and seize the opportunity when it arises, increasing your chances of success by roughly 300%.
3. Know exactly how far you have left to go. Achieving any goal also requires honest and regular monitoring of your progress — if not by others, then by you yourself. If you don't know how well you are doing, you can't adjust your behavior or your strategies accordingly. Check your progress frequently — weekly, or even daily, depending on the goal.
4. Be a realistic optimist. When you are setting a goal, by all means engage in lots of positive thinking about how likely you are to achieve it. Believing in your ability to succeed is enormously helpful for creating and sustaining your motivation. But whatever you do, don't underestimate how difficult it will be to reach your goal. Most goals worth achieving require time, planning, effort, and persistence. Studies show that thinking things will come to you easily and effortlessly leaves you ill-prepared for the journey ahead, and significantly increases the odds of failure.
5. Focus on getting better, rather than being good. Believing you have the ability to reach your goals is important, but so is believing you can get the ability. Many of us believe that our intelligence, our personality, and our physical aptitudes are fixed — that no matter what we do, we won't improve. As a result, we focus on goals that are all about proving ourselves, rather than developing and acquiring new skills.
Fortunately, decades of research suggest that the belief in fixed ability is completely wrong — abilities of all kinds are profoundly malleable. Embracing the fact that you can change will allow you to make better choices, and reach your fullest potential. People whose goals are about getting better, rather than being good, take difficulty in stride, and appreciate the journey as much as the destination.
6. Have grit. Grit is a willingness to commit to long-term goals, and to persist in the face of difficulty. Studies show that gritty people obtain more education in their lifetime, and earn higher college GPAs. Grit predicts which cadets will stick out their first grueling year at West Point. In fact, grit even predicts which round contestants will make it to at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
The good news is, if you aren't particularly gritty now, there is something you can do about it. People who lack grit more often than not believe that they just don't have the innate abilities successful people have. If that describes your own thinking .... well, there's no way to put this nicely: you are wrong. As I mentioned earlier, effort, planning, persistence, and good strategies are what it really takes to succeed. Embracing this knowledge will not only help you see yourself and your goals more accurately, but also do wonders for your grit.
7. Build your willpower muscle. Your self-control "muscle" is just like the other muscles in your body — when it doesn't get much exercise, it becomes weaker over time. But when you give it regular workouts by putting it to good use, it will grow stronger and stronger, and better able to help you successfully reach your goals.
To build willpower, take on a challenge that requires you to do something you'd honestly rather not do. Give up high-fat snacks, do 100 sit-ups a day, stand up straight when you catch yourself slouching, try to learn a new skill. When you find yourself wanting to give in, give up, or just not bother — don't. Start with just one activity, and make a plan for how you will deal with troubles when they occur ("If I have a craving for a snack, I will eat one piece of fresh or three pieces of dried fruit.") It will be hard in the beginning, but it will get easier, and that's the whole point. As your strength grows, you can take on more challenges and step-up your self-control workout.
8. Don't tempt fate. No matter how strong your willpower muscle becomes, it's important to always respect the fact that it is limited, and if you overtax it you will temporarily run out of steam. Don't try to take on two challenging tasks at once, if you can help it (like quitting smoking and dieting at the same time). And don't put yourself in harm's way — many people are overly-confident in their ability to resist temptation, and as a result they put themselves in situations where temptations abound. Successful people know not to make reaching a goal harder than it already is.
9. Focus on what you will do, not what you won't do. Do you want to successfully lose weight, quit smoking, or put a lid on your bad temper? Then plan how you will replace bad habits with good ones, rather than focusing only on the bad habits themselves. Research on thought suppression (e.g., "Don't think about white bears!") has shown that trying to avoid a thought makes it even more active in your mind. The same holds true when it comes to behavior — by trying not to engage in a bad habit, our habits get strengthened rather than broken.
If you want change your ways, ask yourself, What will I do instead? For example, if you are trying to gain control of your temper and stop flying off the handle, you might make a plan like "If I am starting to feel angry, then I will take three deep breaths to calm down." By using deep breathing as a replacement for giving in to your anger, your bad habit will get worn away over time until it disappears completely.
It is my hope that, after reading about the nine things successful people do differently, you have gained some insight into all the things you have been doing right all along. Even more important, I hope are able to identify the mistakes that have derailed you, and use that knowledge to your advantage from now on. Remember, you don't need to become a different person to become a more successful one. It's never what you are, but what you do.
Heidi Grant Halvorson, Ph.D. is a motivational psychologist, and author of the new book Succeed: How We Can Reach Our Goals (Hudson Street Press, 2011). She is also an expert blogger on motivation and leadership for Fast Company and Psychology Today. Her personal blog, The Science of Success, can be found at www.heidigranthalvorson.com. Follow her on Twitter @hghalvorson
by Heidi Grant Halvorson
The Conversation
Why have you been so successful in reaching some of your goals, but not others? If you aren't sure, you are far from alone in your confusion. It turns out that even brilliant, highly accomplished people are pretty lousy when it comes to understanding why they succeed or fail. The intuitive answer — that you are born predisposed to certain talents and lacking in others — is really just one small piece of the puzzle. In fact, decades of research on achievement suggests that successful people reach their goals not simply because of who they are, but more often because of what they do.
1. Get specific. When you set yourself a goal, try to be as specific as possible. "Lose 5 pounds" is a better goal than "lose some weight," because it gives you a clear idea of what success looks like. Knowing exactly what you want to achieve keeps you motivated until you get there. Also, think about the specific actions that need to be taken to reach your goal. Just promising you'll "eat less" or "sleep more" is too vague — be clear and precise. "I'll be in bed by 10pm on weeknights" leaves no room for doubt about what you need to do, and whether or not you've actually done it.
2. Seize the moment to act on your goals. Given how busy most of us are, and how many goals we are juggling at once, it's not surprising that we routinely miss opportunities to act on a goal because we simply fail to notice them. Did you really have no time to work out today? No chance at any point to return that phone call? Achieving your goal means grabbing hold of these opportunities before they slip through your fingers.
To seize the moment, decide when and where you will take each action you want to take, in advance. Again, be as specific as possible (e.g., "If it's Monday, Wednesday, or Friday, I'll work out for 30 minutes before work.") Studies show that this kind of planning will help your brain to detect and seize the opportunity when it arises, increasing your chances of success by roughly 300%.
3. Know exactly how far you have left to go. Achieving any goal also requires honest and regular monitoring of your progress — if not by others, then by you yourself. If you don't know how well you are doing, you can't adjust your behavior or your strategies accordingly. Check your progress frequently — weekly, or even daily, depending on the goal.
4. Be a realistic optimist. When you are setting a goal, by all means engage in lots of positive thinking about how likely you are to achieve it. Believing in your ability to succeed is enormously helpful for creating and sustaining your motivation. But whatever you do, don't underestimate how difficult it will be to reach your goal. Most goals worth achieving require time, planning, effort, and persistence. Studies show that thinking things will come to you easily and effortlessly leaves you ill-prepared for the journey ahead, and significantly increases the odds of failure.
5. Focus on getting better, rather than being good. Believing you have the ability to reach your goals is important, but so is believing you can get the ability. Many of us believe that our intelligence, our personality, and our physical aptitudes are fixed — that no matter what we do, we won't improve. As a result, we focus on goals that are all about proving ourselves, rather than developing and acquiring new skills.
Fortunately, decades of research suggest that the belief in fixed ability is completely wrong — abilities of all kinds are profoundly malleable. Embracing the fact that you can change will allow you to make better choices, and reach your fullest potential. People whose goals are about getting better, rather than being good, take difficulty in stride, and appreciate the journey as much as the destination.
6. Have grit. Grit is a willingness to commit to long-term goals, and to persist in the face of difficulty. Studies show that gritty people obtain more education in their lifetime, and earn higher college GPAs. Grit predicts which cadets will stick out their first grueling year at West Point. In fact, grit even predicts which round contestants will make it to at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
The good news is, if you aren't particularly gritty now, there is something you can do about it. People who lack grit more often than not believe that they just don't have the innate abilities successful people have. If that describes your own thinking .... well, there's no way to put this nicely: you are wrong. As I mentioned earlier, effort, planning, persistence, and good strategies are what it really takes to succeed. Embracing this knowledge will not only help you see yourself and your goals more accurately, but also do wonders for your grit.
7. Build your willpower muscle. Your self-control "muscle" is just like the other muscles in your body — when it doesn't get much exercise, it becomes weaker over time. But when you give it regular workouts by putting it to good use, it will grow stronger and stronger, and better able to help you successfully reach your goals.
To build willpower, take on a challenge that requires you to do something you'd honestly rather not do. Give up high-fat snacks, do 100 sit-ups a day, stand up straight when you catch yourself slouching, try to learn a new skill. When you find yourself wanting to give in, give up, or just not bother — don't. Start with just one activity, and make a plan for how you will deal with troubles when they occur ("If I have a craving for a snack, I will eat one piece of fresh or three pieces of dried fruit.") It will be hard in the beginning, but it will get easier, and that's the whole point. As your strength grows, you can take on more challenges and step-up your self-control workout.
8. Don't tempt fate. No matter how strong your willpower muscle becomes, it's important to always respect the fact that it is limited, and if you overtax it you will temporarily run out of steam. Don't try to take on two challenging tasks at once, if you can help it (like quitting smoking and dieting at the same time). And don't put yourself in harm's way — many people are overly-confident in their ability to resist temptation, and as a result they put themselves in situations where temptations abound. Successful people know not to make reaching a goal harder than it already is.
9. Focus on what you will do, not what you won't do. Do you want to successfully lose weight, quit smoking, or put a lid on your bad temper? Then plan how you will replace bad habits with good ones, rather than focusing only on the bad habits themselves. Research on thought suppression (e.g., "Don't think about white bears!") has shown that trying to avoid a thought makes it even more active in your mind. The same holds true when it comes to behavior — by trying not to engage in a bad habit, our habits get strengthened rather than broken.
If you want change your ways, ask yourself, What will I do instead? For example, if you are trying to gain control of your temper and stop flying off the handle, you might make a plan like "If I am starting to feel angry, then I will take three deep breaths to calm down." By using deep breathing as a replacement for giving in to your anger, your bad habit will get worn away over time until it disappears completely.
It is my hope that, after reading about the nine things successful people do differently, you have gained some insight into all the things you have been doing right all along. Even more important, I hope are able to identify the mistakes that have derailed you, and use that knowledge to your advantage from now on. Remember, you don't need to become a different person to become a more successful one. It's never what you are, but what you do.
Heidi Grant Halvorson, Ph.D. is a motivational psychologist, and author of the new book Succeed: How We Can Reach Our Goals (Hudson Street Press, 2011). She is also an expert blogger on motivation and leadership for Fast Company and Psychology Today. Her personal blog, The Science of Success, can be found at www.heidigranthalvorson.com. Follow her on Twitter @hghalvorson
Friday, February 04, 2011
Eddie Robinson Quote
The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential -- these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.
- Eddie Robinson
- Eddie Robinson
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Creativity and Sir Ken
Great video on our capacity for creativity.
Are we educating people out of their creative capacity?
http://www.sirkenrobinson.com/skrintro.swf
Are we educating people out of their creative capacity?
http://www.sirkenrobinson.com/skrintro.swf
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Positional vs Relational Authority (Key Leadership Principle)
Knowing when not to lead is key principle in leadership. Ron shares and experience that illustrates this perfectly.
Excerpt from ronedmonson.com
I was sitting with a staff member recently who presented me an idea. I had reservations about the idea instantly. It was actually a “red flag” idea and I knew it. I love ideas, however, and I’m consistently encouraging our staff to dream, take risks, and improve upon what we are doing. So I listened intently and we discussed the pros and cons of the idea. The next day this staff member came back to tell me and he had thought about our discussion, had changed his mind and was going a different direction. I was thrilled with “his” decision.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Success and Dreams
Great little quip from MIC this month
Success is hard and often difficult to understand....
Success is hard and often difficult to understand....
Paul Harvey says "you can tell your on the road to success, it's uphill all the way" So if your successful and you can't figure it out and your going WHEEE HOOOO (having a great old time), then your .....asleep, .. and when your wake up you'll have to go to the bathroom...
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Alligators and Swamps
"when your up to your rear end in alligators, it's hard to remember your job is to drain the swamp"
--
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Maximum Impact Simulcast - Albany
ZuCom is proud to again sponsor the Maximum Impact Simulcast. This year Tony Blair and Jack Nicklaus are the featured guests. Information about the event can be found at http://www.albanyleadership.com.
We have been involved in these simulcasts for the past six years. The value from these events is unprecedented. Attendees get access to a premier collective of brilliant minds intent on communicating the art and science of whole leadership.
-ZuCom
We have been involved in these simulcasts for the past six years. The value from these events is unprecedented. Attendees get access to a premier collective of brilliant minds intent on communicating the art and science of whole leadership.
-ZuCom
Friday, February 27, 2009
Fear...
"Courage isn't an absense of fear, .... Courage is what you do with fear.... doing something in spite of fear"
-Reggie Smith
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Down the Road
The journey is often more about the path you choose than the destination you seek
--???
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Patients and...
..learn to "Cockpot" things in life and business. Too many try to microwave things, and every time you zap something like that you end up with a "pop-tart" result..
-JCM
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Malcom Gladwell - Outliers
Clearly a different intellectual perspective on success and it's foundations. Gladwell has done a fine job yet again.
"...IQ is of little help if you are faced with a formful of clever boys"
"...IQ is of little help if you are faced with a formful of clever boys"
"...hard work is a prison sentence, only if it doesn't have meaning"
"...success is not a random act, it arises out of a predictable and powerful set of circumstances and opportunities"
-ZuCom
-ZuCom
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
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