Don’t settle for good, when you can go for great.
Organizations perform at different levels, some are poor, others good, and very few are excellent. What makes an organization excellent? It’s their relentless commitment to continuous improvement. Great organizations are willing to get their hands dirty and face the brutal facts to improve, even when things are going well.
This episode addresses questions, such as:
- What is an improvement mindset, and how can I adopt one?
- How is good the enemy of great?
- What keeps people from facing the brutal facts to create actions for change?
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