In strategic planning, organizations are encouraged to focus on "core competencies" and "doing more of what they do best". I don't hear this suggest a lot, but does it not make sense that individuals, especially in leadership positions, ought to also think about their core competencies and doing more of what they do best?
Emerging from a stretch of very short-term focused activity, being strategic about my time and spending more of it doing what I'm best at and most passionate about is very much on my mind. This means more time really engaging in the substance of our program work at Social Capital Inc., thinking and writing about it, working on the learning & teaching aspects of the work. Have to believe that successfully devoting more time to these functions will help move our organization forward. Having faith that doing the right the will lead to good results over the long-term has served me well thus far and expect it will continue to do so in 2010!
Related thought I've had is the importance of "cultivating our garden". A downside of social media & the related focus on things like "developing your personal brand" suggests that one is all set, just need to find the right way to message ones greatness. As opposed to focusing inwardly first, on how to keep growing & improving. i.e. if you keep developing and getting better, the "branding" will to some degree take care of itself. Granted, effective communication & networking is important but must be secondary.
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