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When it comes to a job

In a Harvard Business Review article written by Lori Goler, Janelle Gale, Brynn Harrington and Adam Grant, the authors referred to some surveys they do at Facebook which collects information on what their employees want. According to the authors, they found very little difference among employees of all ages and occupations. When it comes to a job, every employee seeks a career, a community, and a cause. Career means meaningful work. They want their job

Howe Q. Wallace February 28, 2018

Courage is contagious

“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spine of others are often stiffened.” Billy Graham It’s hard not to admire the life of Billy Graham. He was dedicated to his cause. Tireless in his mission. Maintained a standard of ethics and decorum that was without reproach. He impacted millions world wide with a message that impacted hearts and minds. He used his gifts to full impact. His influence grew throughout his

Howe Q. Wallace February 22, 2018

“Happening to the world ”Strategy.

Development of “good habits” is a key to a disciplined, lean operation or life. The mindset can go like this: What area do you need to improve? What habit would foster that improvement? Charles Duhigg wrote a book called The Power of Habit. In it, Duhigg notes habits are products of the brain. Every habit-good or bad- has a routine. A cue-end of the meal- sparks A routine- after mill cigarette which garners A reward-

Howe Q. Wallace February 6, 2018

“You reap what you sow.”

“You reap what you sow.” In the Bible, they call that the Law of the Harvest. The idea is that we can only expect the fruit that comes from the seed you sow. Sowing is a planting term. It suggests that you “cast” seed “broadly.” So, the harvest we receive someday will depend on how much and what kind of seed you sow today. So, what kind of harvest/results are you looking for? There are

Howe Q. Wallace January 24, 2018

This too shall pass

I’ve been asked at times, what do you know now that you wished you knew when you were beginning your career? My short answer: “This too shall pass.” Here’s what I mean by that: when you are young, and you suffer setbacks, the setbacks can seem really big and daunting. You can imagine the setback will be fatal. You find it difficult to believe there will be better days again. Getting discouraged is easy. You

Howe Q. Wallace December 21, 2017

After Action Review Part 1

An “after action review” considers what was supposed to happen and what actually happened. The third question is “why was there a difference?” If you study “lean management” very much, you learn that “asking why” is an intricate investigative and learning technique. Done appropriately, it drives you to a deeper understanding of your task and a developed plan of action. A popular lean technique is to “ask why 5 times.” The idea is that when

Howe Q. Wallace December 6, 2017

Practicing 10,000 Hours

I wrote about the idea that practicing 10,000 hours on purpose and with instruction is a path to mastery. The idea is that hard work can beat out talent. The founder of Amazon Jeff Bezos offers a variation on the theme. He differs with the idea that 10,000 hours of practice is the key. He thinks experimenting 10,000 times will yield amazing results. According to Bezos, while 10,000 hours of practice can help you refine

Howe Q. Wallace November 13, 2017

Organization Coach

There is a common perception these days that the path to mastery includes putting in 10,000 hours of practice. The theory includes a couple of qualifiers. The 10,000 hours is best when the practice is the focused as compared to going through the motions. Focused means striving with specific improvement in mind. The 10,000 hours are also more effective when a “coach” is involved. Someone who watches. Someone who guides. Someone who challenges. The implication

Howe Q. Wallace November 10, 2017

Mindset of a Winner

Have you done something before that you did as well as it possibly could have been done? I was watching Roger Federer, a Swiss tennis pro, win his eighth Wimbledon championship. If you don’t follow tennis, Wimbledon is a cherished championship. No one has won it eight times. It takes two weeks and six matches to win. Federer, who is 37, played at a very high level. He was asked if he could play any

Howe Q. Wallace July 18, 2017

When You Have Exhausted All Possibilities

“When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this – you haven’t.” Thomas A. Edison The old story goes that Edison tried 1,000 versions of the light bulb before he got one to work. He said he never regarded the experiments a failure. “I didn’t fail” he said. “I just found 999 things that didn’t work.” Based on Edison’s quote, there are rewards for those who keep trying when others would quit. There are lots of

Howe Q. Wallace September 1, 2016

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Articles About Leadership

THE JUICE IS WORTH THE SQUEEZE

“Everything you want is on the other side of ‘hard’.” – CJ McCollum, NBA player McCollum is a story of overachievement. He was undersized. Played college basketball at a non-descript school. Was a long shot to be an NBA player but worked his way to being a first-round draft pick and was a solid star in his 10th year in the league. I heard him describe his approach to the game and his development on a podcast called

Howe Q. Wallace March 25, 2024

HAPPENING TO THE WORLD – A SATISFYING WAY TO LIVE

PalletOne leaders “happen to the world.” What does that mean? A PalletOne leader is confident. Each situation creates an opportunity for service and contribution. We are talented and put those talents to work. We see those around us as having talent. We seek to unlock it. We realize that we can be called upon to take the initiative to improve things at any moment. We act when the situation calls for it. We inspire through

Howe Q. Wallace March 25, 2024

SUFFERING AND CHALLENGES

“Weep, trust, pray, think, shift, hope, grow. Ways to handle suffering.” – Tim Keller Tim Keller was a preacher from New York City. He passed away in 2023. I followed him on Twitter because he tweeted profound thoughts like the one above. You don’t exit life without tough things happening to you. It’s a fact. None of us are exempt. In specific order, Keller gave us seven verbs to consider when challenged: Weep – It’s

Howe Q. Wallace March 22, 2024