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Hi !
Welcome to this week's issue of Executive Insight.
Set Your Pace
Have you noticed that business activity seemed busier at the end of August than at the beginning of the month? Since the week that approaches the U.S. Labor Day holiday is often a little sleepy, I'm optimistic that this portends well for the fall months ahead. But I could just as easily have a pessimistic outlook, especially if I pay extra attention to the news. And either way, my perception would be real to me. Whether my optimism is rightly a harbinger of greater activity ahead, it's a good reminder that we get what we create. If we think that business will be slow, then chances are good that it will be; and if we believe it will pick up, then that's what we focus on. The upcoming holiday weekend is a great time to think about the four months ahead, specifically, what changes you might make to end the year on a high note. Here are some ideas to guide your thoughts:
Don't try to make massive changes, rather think in terms of discrete small changes that you can truly commit to accomplishing. Think about setting your pace for the fall the way an elite runner would do in a footrace. You want to move at a certain speed so that you maximize your distance without burning out. Then, as you approach the end of the race, you still have enough juice to sprint to the finish line. I recommend that we set a great pace in September to give us a good head start on the fall. So enjoy the unofficial end of summer and the holiday weekend. And, on a personal note, Happy Birthday to my friend Judy, who celebrates a "milestone" birthday today. May you set a fabulous pace in the decade ahead! Have a great week!
 Copyright 2010 Lisa M. Aldisert
Lisa Aldisert is the president of Pharos Alliance, Inc., a management consulting firm that works with organizations in the areas of strategy, business development, and organizational/leadership development. Give us a call at 212-332-3242 to see how we can help you create strategies that make sense for your organization, and result in increased revenue and profitability. |
 Issue #75,
September 2, 2010 ISSN 1947-2889
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