Stuck and Struggling - Direction Attention Deficit Disorder

Read the blog post here:

http://bit.ly/StuckStruggling2

5 Pieces of Practical Advice for Direction Attention

Deficit Disorder

Own Your Problem

You may not recognize what others see clearly – and they may hesitate to bring

it up if you’re the boss. So ask, listen, and embrace your DADD.

You can’t read the label of the jar you’re in

Define Your Strong Suits

A creative/visionary leader is often strong on some combination of product design, sales, and/or marketing. Be the

seer, and let others be the doers.

You may be wired to lead but not manage. Own that.

Hire a Lieutenant

If you’re not a builder, hire a people- and process- manager who is. Work

together on the blueprint, then hand it off for detailed implementation. GET

OUT OF THE WAY!

Operational thinkers and doers are gold.

Set Direction Once A Year (ish)

Tweak here and there as you go, review quarterly, but give a clear direction and

roadmap that non-visionaries (which will be most of your employees) can

follow.

Innovative thinking without self-control = instability.

Leverage What You Have

Sometimes, your best new ideas are modest variations of your current

offerings. Don’t always be looking for greener grass on the other side.

Your current path may be your best path, with a few minor adjustments

Get more business clarity at SteveWoodruff.com