“What Are We Trying To Get Done Around Here?” – Too Many “Leaders” Can’t Answer This Question

( A very short post – worth pondering, I think).

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So, I had lunch with a friend today.  He runs a small size business.  He runs it very, very well.  He is as ”big” as he wants to be, but he is known and respected in bigger – much bigger – circles.

We talked about vision, strategy, focus, and the lack thereof in too many companies and businesses and organizations.  We talked about what leaders don’t get right.  I blurted out this sentence:

Too many leaders can’t answer this question clearly:  “What are we trying to get done around here?” 

I think that may be the magic sentence.  Know the answer to that – and make sure everyone in any leadership position knows the answer to that – and you’ve got a much, much better chance of getting something done around here.