Kevin Kelly’s Blog

“I strongly believe that you can’t win in the marketplace unless you win first in the workplace.”
Doug Conant CEO Campbells

One major challenge highlighted from convenience research conducted with clients and colleagues around the world in 2009 was the inundation of negative stimuli that they were faced with on a daily basis. The bottom line was that “hope” that intangible asset that breeds optimism, perseverance and action in the face of adversity was in short supply.

The lack of leadership in political circles coupled with the media’s admitted penchant for sensationalism and bad news meant that business leaders, entrepreneurs, employees were given no time out from the challenges in the business environment.

In the absence of positive authentic leadership from both sources, it is important we take personal responsibility and focus on what we can do to inject more positivity into the current toxic environment.

2010 is a year for celebrating businesses, entrepreneurs, individuals who excel in the face of adversity, who persevere in the context of their dreams, who share and collaborate when the chips are down. Whether they are in your local community or in far distant lands, honour their efforts.
Be a “hope carrier” in 2010 – have a great year full of magic and adventure!

2010 Ten Strategies to Succeed

Persevere

Focus

Be transparent

Take Action

Lead – the authentic way

Communicate – the good, bad and ugly

Colloborate

Think differently

Exceed – how can you exceptionalise your business and exceed expectations.

Enjoy