Priority Is A Function Of Context.

If You Want To Be Trusted, Be Trustworthy.

Want Balance In Your Life? Then Sure, Get Your Own Act Together, But Don't Forget Four Powerful Disciplines Of Execution In Your Team And Organization.

Despite All Our Gains In Technology, Product Innovation And World Markets, Most People Are Not Thriving In The Organizations They Work For.

Our Struggle To Put First Things First Can Be Characterized By The Contrast Between Two Powerful Tools That Direct Us: The Clock And The Compass. The Clock Represents Our Commitments, Appointments, Schedules, Goals, Activities - What We Do With, And How We Manage Our Time. The Compass Represents Our Vision, Values, Principles, Mission, Conscience, Direction - What We Feel Is Important And How We Lead Our Lives. In An Effort To Close The Gap Between The Clock And The Compass In Our Lives, Many Of Us Turn To The Field Of "time Management."

If You Can Hire People Whose Passion Intersects With The Job, They Won't Require Any Supervision At All. They Will Manage Themselves Better Than Anyone Could Ever Manage Them. Their Fire Comes From Within, Not From Without. Their Motivation Is Internal, Not External.