Phil Jones shares 10 leadership takeaways from his experience as a director and manager. He discusses how time kills creativity, the importance of being in relaxed states of mind, and creating new endings. He also emphasizes that emotional intelligence is more important than IQ, setting clear priorities, putting the right people in the right roles, delegating tasks, and seizing opportunities. The document encourages being strategic in one's approach to competition and maintaining emotional and optimal pressure within an organization.

1. Phil Jones Twitter @philjones40 Ten Leadership Takeaways © Phil Jones – 2012 www.philjones.biz

2. My story so far…. Time Growth Manchester Director of the Year North West Director of the Year Sales Director (2001) General Manager Product Manager Salesman Shortlist UK Director of the Year Future European Industry Professional of the Year Board Director (03) Joined Twitter Started Blogging I.Q. E.Q. Give Open Aware Creation Opportunity Possibilities API+ Patch

5. Deadlines, people problems, home problems, baby didn’t sleep, constant interruptions, dog puked on the sofa, flights delayed, laptops crashed, no time, working late, sigh Sound familiar?

7. Processing Power vs. State Frequency Rare Frequent Utilisation Low High

12. Right People, Right Seats Managing people is more complicated than rocket science, but some science is needed…. T5

14. T7 There are no speed limits on the road to excellence….

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