We know where most of the creativity, the innovation, the stuff that drives productivity lies-in the minds of those closest to the work. It's been there in front of our noses all along while we've been running around chasing robots and reading books on how to become Japanese-or at least manage like them.
Interpretation
Creativity and innovation often originate from those directly involved in the work, rather than from external theories or practices.
This quote by Jack Welch emphasizes the importance of valuing the insights and creativity of employees who are directly engaged in their work. Often, organizations overlook the potential for innovation that lies within their own teams, as they chase after trends and external practices rather than fostering the creative talents of their own workforce.
In practice
In a team meeting discussing project improvements, this quote can be used to highlight the importance of listening to team members' suggestions.
You've got to eat while you dream. You've got to deliver on short-range commitments, while you develop a long-range strategy and vision and implement it. The success of doing both. Walking and chewing gum if you will. Getting it done in the short-range, and delivering a long-range plan, and executing on that.
I wanted to change the rules of engagement, asking for more- from fewer. I was insisting that we had to have only the best people...If you wanted excellence, at a minimum, the ambience had to reflect excellence.
A leader's role is not to control people or stay on top of things, but rather to guide, energize and excite.
Control your own destiny or someone else will.
The idea flow from the human spirit is absolutely unlimited. All you have to do is tap into that well. I don't like to use the word efficiency. It's creativity. It's a belief that every person counts.
An overburdened, overstretched executive is the best executive, because he or she doesn't have the time to meddle, to deal in trivia, to bother people.
Here's what management is about: Pick good people and set the right priorities.
I will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. It is not the Constitution as I would like to have it, but as it is, that is to be defended. The Constitution will not be preserved & defended until it is enforced & obeyed in every part of every one of the United States. It must be so respected, obeyed, enforced and defended, and let the grass grow where it may.
The greatest thing you do as a leader may not _x000D_ be what you do as a leader but who watches you _x000D_ do what you do.
Want balance in your life? Then sure, get your own act together, but don't forget four powerful disciplines of execution in your team and organization.
Nigera is what it is because its leaders are not what they should be.
Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy.
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