Daily LEADERSHIP Tip / Wisdom From James Dyson

Day 64

TIME Magazine has a one-page, 10 questions interview of James Dyson, inventor and billionaire, that should appeal to every ADD leader...  and others too.

Consider these three whiffs of wisdom that Mr. Dyson shares before they blow by.  You might want to incorporate them into your Systematic Leadership and LEADERSHIP Essentials:

He prefers to hire inexperienced engineers because they are "unsullied" (fresh;  willing to experience on something new...).

I have found this true also.  Sometimes you are better off hiring someone who has aptitude and passion rather than experience.

He was attracted to improve vacuum cleaners BECAUSE they are a "pretty tedious commodity product.

The Systematic Leadership challenge question:  How do you transform your services into something interesting and exciting that sparks passion and loyalty...  BEFORE it becomes mundane and uncompetitive?

What gets Dyson the billionaire up in the morning?  The love of "solving the insoluble problem.

If that is not the reason you are doing a "rise and shine" each morning, then maybe we need to talk..

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Are you checking your Weekly 3Strands and/or daily W.I.N. every day to confirm your progress.  And doing the same with your direct reports 3Strands and/or daily W.I.N.?

Let me know if you need help.

Be a Systematic Leader - because inconsistency hurt.