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From http://www.michaelhartzell.com 3466 days ago
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Over at least 20 years, I drove people absolutely nuts. It was not deliberate and my intentions were only the very best. Hard work, commitment, attitude, innovation, solutions and personal passion is not an automatic indication that someone is a good leader or someone great to work with.

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Written by lyceum
3457 days ago

Michael: Great! Talk to you soon again! :)

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Written by lyceum
3457 days ago

Michael: Thanks for your thoughtful input. I will check out your link and read your post. Have you read the works by Dr. Edwin A. Locke?

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Written by michaelhartzell
3457 days ago

I will check him out. Thank you.

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Written by lyceum
3459 days ago

Michael: I think the leader's answer to the why question, comes first, and then create a product / service. What do you think?

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Written by michaelhartzell
3458 days ago

and you are right... Simon Sinek does it best: http://www.michaelhartzell.com/Blog/bid/69956/Inspiring-Simon-Sinek-Video-Understanding-Business

But more often I think "Who?" Who will be served best? Who will benefit most? Who will be excited most? That can be built into the why. But the "why" is usually related to the product and/or service - which is for the buyer/customer.

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Written by lyceum
3459 days ago

Michael: How about at the same time? ;)

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Written by michaelhartzell
3459 days ago

I like it.

But --- it certainly takes a special leader and the there are days when the two conflict. On those days, the question will be asked: "Which is more important?" :)

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Written by johnwho
3459 days ago

Awesome post Mike. I will take your advice on the last part. So connect and influence then make sure that everyone is on the same both or at least agreed to reach an end goal that you intended the team or the company.

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Written by lyceum
3460 days ago

Michael: Could you produce / deliver a world class product with an excellent culture in the long run?

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Written by michaelhartzell
3459 days ago

Yes... But which comes first? :)

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