NOVEMBER 2014
In this issue: 1 Take Action 3 Top Ten Volume Leaders 4 Chart Toppers/Best Volume Month 5 KUDOS 7 Forever Factors 8 Save the Date 9 Words of Wisdom
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TAKE ACTION People at the top of every profession know how to get things done. They know how to take action, and that ability is a greater factor than anything else – intelligence, drive, talent – in determining the success of the individual and the organization. Despite the simplicity of the concept, there is a perpetual shortage of people who excel at getting things done, a shortage of those who have a habit of putting ideas into action. If you want something accomplished, you have to do something about it. Action is a choice, and the first choice must turn ideas into something, anything, more. Taking action is more than big ideas. Ideas are important, but only valuable after implementation. One average idea put into action and makes an impact is of more value than the far more clever idea left unrealized. If you have an idea that you really believe in, act on it. Action, while an important first step, can quickly lose value to a business if there is no plan. Action without agenda is often
time wasted. In order to maximize the value of action, a plan should be drafted, revised, and followed. Remember to take action on the work that matters most. An action plan allows the efficient incorporation of the positive value of taking action. The action plan should be used to describe the way the executive and managers of an organization can directly influence the outcome of relevant events. Strategies concerning on-going and future projects, as well as overall organizational and personal goals, can all be part of the action plan. Some of the ways to take positive action in your organization include: Take action to inspire ideas. Sometimes ideas require effort. Don’t wait for inspiration to strike, force yourself to think critically for fifteen minutes at the end of the day about the organization, and what action can be taken in the coming days, weeks, months to help achieve goals. Take action and live in the present. Use a weekly plan along with the action continued on page 2