“Want to accomplish something, any-damn-thing? (Great Work quote)
“Want to accomplish something, any-damn-thing?
Sharpen your political skills!”
~ Tom Peters
Tom Peters was the first guru I bumped into when I started in the world of business, and having seen him speak just last week I can report he remains as dissatisfied and irritated with business as usual as ever. And bravo for that.
His quote reminds me that Great Work is rarely accomplished by yourself – you need others to make it happen. Sometimes that’s people with technical skills and expertise, but for many of us in organizations it’s about building the relationships that help us influence.
Technology is helping that – the Great Work Interviews are a case in point on how I’ve managed to connect with some fabulous people.
But technology is not it. It really comes down to a willingness to stop feeling like you can’t do anything, that you’re too small, too unknown, too old, too new, too inexperienced, too experienced (and yes the list goes on) and start getting smart by connecting to smart.
Or to put it another way…
Thinking about doing more Great Work… Who matters? And do they know you?
- “Example is not the main thing in influencing others…” (Great Work quote)
- “care like hell and not give a damn at the same time” [Great Work Quote]
- “Common sense and a sense of humour are the same thing…” (Great Work quote)
- “For fast-acting relief try slowing down” (Great Work quote)
- “… the quest quotient…” (Great Work quote)
