Peggy Noonan commented that people running for President often try to come across as normal. She points out that wanting to be the leader of the free world isn’t really normal, and it isn’t the aspiration nor ability of most people. But she sees that grand pursuit as noble and good.
“Besides,” she says, “normal is overrated.”
My book, The Fred Factor, talks about how to turn ordinary into extraordinary by using the real life example of Fred Shea, my postal carrier when I first moved to Denver. Here is a summary of what “Freds” do in their work and in their lives. I hope it stimulates your thinking about what you can do to turn ordinary into extraordinary.
Being a Fred isn’t about the job you hold but how you do the job. Freds can be in any department, and in the best organizations they are in every department.
I’m thrilled to announce the relaunch of my New York Times bestselling book, “The Fred Factor- How Passion in Your Work and Life Can Turn
Leadership principles haven’t changed, but the practice of leadership has. Are you leading for the world that is, or the world that was. Learn 10 things you need to do now to be successful.
Our world is brimming with advice and advice givers. From the best books to read, the hottest stocks to buy, to the most effective weight loss strategies, everyone seems to have a suggestion. But here’s the catch – the question of credibility is paramount. It’s not just about what is being recommended, but who is doing the recommending
Over two decades of research and observations have revealed the key factors that enable the best organizations to succeed and dominate. I’ve condensed this research into what I call the “Lucky 13” (I’m not superstitious): critical elements that set apart leading companies like Apple, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft.
My father spoke much good advice to me, but he demonstrated even more. His action taught me about leading by example, making difficult choices, living with integrity and upholding standards. Here’s what he did.
Here are ten key actions leaders can take to create extraordinary service for their organizations: