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Focusing on the Little Things is Big

By December 9, 2016January 30th, 2019No Comments
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It’s the little things that matter isn’t it? At least that’s what we say — and not always what we actually do.

Another business book that is on my “best” list — and has pride of place on the right corner of my home office desk is Tom Peters’ The Little Big Things: 163 Ways To Pursue Excellence. Yes, 163 not so little ways you can be a better leader, a more successful employer or a great small business owner. 163 ways to do business better, as in much much better.

A few of my favorite Tom’isms from The Little Big Things:

  • Passion for today’s action is paramount — but always, always think consciously about…Network Investment…it should be subject to the same… planning, attention, discipline, accountability and evaluation…that goes into the likes of budgeting.
  • You=your development track record…Please list. Right now! The five people! Whose development you have contributed to! Directly! Measurably! And Profoundly!
  • Small Stuff Matters. What…little things might you do today to make a BIG Difference in your business?
  • …a crisis is a pure (yes) and simple (no)…test of character.
  • She or he who tries the most stuff…wins.
  • If you’ve got a Whopper of an Aspiration and Determination that “this must happen” bordering on insanity…cut the lifeline and leap in and start flapping around.

Interested in planning a #BYDN network book event with me? Fire me an email or tweet — and let’s connect to get it on the calendar.

J. Kelly Hoey

Networking Expert + Career Transformation Coach + Author + Speaker, Kelly Hoey looks at "networking" through a new, modern, fresh lens, offering you (who are pursuing and perhaps struggling with your big ambitions), advice on how to connect for success in a hyper-connected world that is woefully short in its attention span. Her network-building advice is relatable, instilling confidence with actionable insights and practical information. www.jkelyhoey.co