Author Archives: Vinnie

The Millennial Definition of Success – Adam Nash

Adam’s article focuses on several fundamental areas of importance for the millennial generation.

However, one thought at the top of the article in particular stood out to me. Adam says he was asked the question why he would join a company like LinkedIn. His response,

“…when I was asked why I joined the company, I would tell them that it had always been true that success in business was based on what you know and who you know. LinkedIn was just the modern incarnation of that powerful fact.”

What a great quote. It captures the essence of business perfectly. We all know that relationships are the keystone to success.

Great article, awesome read:

The Millennial Definition of Success – Adam Nash

Your Company’s Dirty Little Secret

Interesting article Bill, great points with some sound advice for leaders at all levels. From the article:

1. Start small. Within your sphere of influence. Within your team.
Every day, make sure you’re asking your team three questions:
• “What’s holding you back from getting more done?”
• “What bottlenecks or barriers can I remove for you?”
• “What resources, tools or processes would help you move as fast as you want to?”

The full article:
Bill Jensen’s Article

Engage a Mentor with a Short-Term Project – Karie Willyerd – Harvard Business Review.

Engage a Mentor with a Short-Term Project – Karie Willyerd – Harvard Business Review.

Great Article by Karie. She’s 100% right. Today’s leaders are pulled ever thinner and simply can not commit to long, deep relationship building with more than one or two “protégés.”

By creating short term stretch assignments for key talent, you can maximize not only the leaders time, but also the return on the interaction.