Matt Heemstra – Page 20

Let Your Rock Stars Be Rock Stars

“The person born with a talent they are meant to use will find their greatest happiness in using it.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Too many businesses (and people) are doing things because someone else essentially made them do it. Somebody’s competitor did something and they feel they have to respond. Somebody’s customers complained about … Read more

Success vs Comfort

“Growth demands the temporary surrender of security.” – Gail Sheehy I remember as a kid overhearing a conversation that had to do with someone who was approaching retirement. The gist of the conversation was that the individual in question had worked hard, had a great career, and was now set up to do whatever they … Read more

Now is the Time

“Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.” – Harry S Truman Being a leader has never been an easy road, and our current times are no different. There … Read more

Time for a Break

“Not all those who wander are lost.” – J.R.R. Tolkien I’ll be doing some wandering over the next couple of weeks, so it will be quiet in this space. Hopefully in the midst of whatever craziness you’re in you can find time for the same. See you soon…

A New Real

“If the rate of change outside your business is greater than the rate of change inside your business, then you’re out of business.” – Anonymous If you don’t like change, then 2020 and 2021, so far at least, haven’t been for you. So many things have been different about our lives that we’ve lost track … Read more

Full Speed Somewhere

“If you don’t drive your business, you will be driven out of business.” – B.C. Forbes Last week in this space we talked about reaching the point – hopefully soon – where we can stop hunkering down and start being aggressive, start taking smart chances, start pushing. Some of the best leaders I know have … Read more

Back in the Game

“Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action.” – Benjamin Disraeli With everything that’s happened over the past 15+ months, a large portion of the world has become accustomed to not being able to do the things we were used to doing. Travel, dining out, movies, sporting events, etc. – … Read more

Free Day

It’s a holiday today in my part of the world. Any holiday is a good time to remember the things we’re thankful for, but given the craziness of the past year it’s especially true today. Take a few minutes today and be grateful for everything you have. See you next week!

You Don’t Have The Answers

“I love to doubt as well as know.” – Dante Alighieri One of the ideas we get in our heads as leaders is that we have to have answers. People come to us with problems and we feel like we’re supposed to solve them. Somebody stops in your office with a question, you’re supposed to … Read more

Focus, Not Obsession

“Never be so focused on what you’re looking for that you overlook the thing you actually find.” – Ann Patchett There have been a lot of posts in this space over the years about focus. The importance of focus, the importance of focusing on what’s important, the importance of staying focused amidst distractions, etc. The … Read more

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