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Climbing Everest
- 3. 29,000 feet or5 miles above sea level 4,000 have tried but only 660 have reached the summit Many people dedicate their lives to reaching the summit of Everest
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- 6. Emulating Leaders Identify significant traits andbehaviors of historical leaders and learn practical ways of implementing their methods in business
- 7. Becoming Sherpas Understand an effective formatuseful for giving guidance and instruction to an organization or team
- 8. Climbing Mountains Learn tips forstaying focused, overcoming obstacles, and achieving goals
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- 12. His exampleis universal and will last a thousand years…. He was bigger than his country—bigger than all the Presidents together… and as a great character, he will live as long as the world lives.— Leo Tolstoy, 1909 Lincoln led brilliantly, not just from his mind, but also his heart. General William Tecumseh Sherman called it his "greatness and goodness." The greatness of Napoleon, Caesar or Washington is only moonlight to the sun of Lincoln.
- 13. Born ina log cabin in rural Kentucky, Lincoln grew up in abject poverty. His father never learned to read or write, working as a hired hand with little ambition. While his bright, caring mother taught him to read and spell, she contracted "milk sickness" and died when he was just nine. Routinely lent out to farmers needing workers, Lincoln had virtually no formal schooling. While still a boy, he witnessed the death of his infant younger brother and, later, his beloved older sister. His deeply humanitarian instincts very well may be the reason he’ll be revered by all future generations.
- 14. Instead, hisacutely painful experiences became the source of life-long compassion and concern for others. Lincoln neither romanticized nor sentimentalized the difficult circumstances of his childhood.
- 15. Life wasa school to him and he was always studying and mastering every subject before him. He once told a student seeking advice, "Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing." Lincoln was an entirely self-taught man. Exercising incomparable drive and determination, he was a voracious reader who used literature to transcend his circumstances.
- 16. Tied tothe conviction that his work was intrinsically important, it was Lincoln who consistently found the courage to invigorate the spirits of his cabinet and troops during the country’s most dire and desperate hours. From his hardships, Lincoln developed a deep self-confidence he fully leveraged throughout his entire adult life. But perhaps his greatest inspiration came from an unwavering belief that he had a purpose to fulfill.
- 17. Lincoln’s prodigious influenceon friends and foes alike was due to his "extraordinary empathy – the ability to put himself in the place of another, to experience what they were feeling and to understand their motives and desires." No man clothed with such vast power ever wielded it more tenderly and forbearingly.
- 18. One soldierwrote in a letter home, "Lincoln’s warm smile was a reflection of his honest, kindly heart; but deeper, under the surface of that…were the unmistakable signs of care." His speaking went to the heart because it came from the heart. He was not afraid to display is own humanness.
- 19. Through kindand encouraging words, and authentic gestures of exceptional thoughtfulness, he assured people of their individual significance. He was most essentially a human being who identified with the challenges people faced and the sacrifices they made. His tremendous influence was due to this. Lincoln fundamentally cared about people and made every effort to demonstrate that to them.
- 20. "In order towin a man to your cause, you must first reach his heart, the great high road to his reason.“ Abraham Lincoln
- 21. The best way to predictthe future is to create it Abraham Lincoln Capacity to listen to different viewpoints
- 22. The best way to predictthe future is to create it Abraham Lincoln Ability to learn on the job
- 23. The best way to predictthe future is to create it Abraham Lincoln Willingness to share credit for success
- 24. The best way to predictthe future is to create it Abraham Lincoln Willingness to share blame for failure
- 25. The best way to predictthe future is to create it Abraham Lincoln Awareness of own weaknesses
- 26. Give me 6 hoursto chop down a tree and I will spend the first 4 sharpening the axe Abraham Lincoln Ability to control emotions
- 27. Give me 6 hoursto chop down a tree and I will spend the first 4 sharpening the axe Abraham Lincoln Ability to relax and replenish
- 28. Give me 6 hoursto chop down a tree and I will spend the first 4 sharpening the axe Abraham Lincoln Willingness to go into the field and manage directly
- 29. Give me 6 hoursto chop down a tree and I will spend the first 4 sharpening the axe Abraham Lincoln Ability to communicate goals and vision
- 30. Give me 6 hoursto chop down a tree and I will spend the first 4 sharpening the axe Abraham Lincoln Strength to adhere to fundamental goals
- 32. Leadership is the artof getting someone else to do something you want done… because they want to do it. Dwight D. Eisenhower Say ”follow me” and then lead the way
- 33. Leadership is the artof getting someone else to do something you want done… because they want to do it. Dwight D. Eisenhower Never allow fear of the unknown deter the mission
- 34. Leadership is the artof getting someone else to do something you want done… because they want to do it. Dwight D. Eisenhower Step up regardless of the difficulty
- 35. Leadership is the artof getting someone else to do something you want done… because they want to do it. Dwight D. Eisenhower Persevere to complete the mission
- 36. Leadership is the artof getting someone else to do something you want done… because they want to do it. Dwight D. Eisenhower Cultivate friendship, trust, and loyalty
- 38. I stopped believing in SantaClaus when I was six. Mother took me to see him in a department store and he asked for my autograph. Shirley Temple She was honored for a life of remarkable achievements as an actor, as a diplomat, and most importantly as a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and adored wife of 55 years.
- 40. I’m not a hero,but I’ve served in a company full of them Dick Winters Be willing to sacrifice, defend, and encourage the team
- 41. I’m not a hero,but I’ve served in a company full of them Dick Winters Use innovation to find solutions
- 42. I’m not a hero,but I’ve served in a company full of them Dick Winters Learn to adapt to any situation that arises
- 44. Don’t tell people how todo things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with the results General George S. Patton Self-Confidence
- 45. Don’t tell people how todo things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with the results General George S. Patton Courage
- 46. Don’t tell people how todo things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with the results General George S. Patton Integrity
- 47. Don’t tell people how todo things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with the results General George S. Patton Great leaders must have vision and must be able to see past day-to-day tasks and minor complications. Remain focused on the possibilities and potential in tomorrow.
- 49. The most powerful leadership tool you haveis your own personal example Coach John Wooden Good values attract good people
- 50. The most powerful leadership tool you haveis your own personal example Coach John Wooden Love is the most powerful 4 letter word
- 51. The most powerful leadership tool you haveis your own personal example Coach John Wooden Call yourself a teacher
- 52. The most powerful leadership tool you haveis your own personal example Coach John Wooden Emotion is your enemy
- 53. The most powerful leadership tool you haveis your own personal example Coach John Wooden It takes 10 hands to make a basket
- 54. The most powerful leadership tool you haveis your own personal example Coach John Wooden Little things make big
- 55. The most powerful leadership tool you haveis your own personal example Coach John Wooden Make each day your masterpiece
- 56. The most powerful leadership tool you haveis your own personal example Coach John Wooden The carrot is mightier than the stick
- 57. The most powerful leadership tool you haveis your own personal example Coach John Wooden Make greatness attainable by all
- 58. The most powerful leadership tool you haveis your own personal example Coach John Wooden Seek significant change
- 59. The most powerful leadership tool you haveis your own personal example Coach John Wooden Don’t look at the scoreboard
- 60. The most powerful leadership tool you haveis your own personal example Coach John Wooden Adversity is your asset
- 62. I won 1,098 games,and eight national championships, and coached in four different decades. But what I see are not the numbers. I see their faces. Pat Summit Don’t pull the puppet strings
- 63. It is whatit is. But, it will be what you make it. Pat Summit Encourage genuine feedback
- 64. Attitude is a choice.Think positive thoughts daily. Believe in yourself. Pat Summit Leverage failure for growth
- 65. Discipline helps you finisha job, and finishing is what separates excellent work from average work. Pat Summit Commit to the tedium
- 66. Teamwork is what makes common people capableof uncommon results. Pat Summit Build trust through fairness
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- 70. Give a mana fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Chinese Proverb Leaders must empower their people, not just command them
- 71. Give a mana fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Chinese Proverb Your real job is to lead others to the top
- 72. A heavy fall of snow, heaviest inthe afternoon, extremely cold at -33°F Detailed planning saves lives
- 73. A heavy fall of snow, heaviest inthe afternoon, extremely cold at -33°F Expect and prepare for setbacks
- 74. A heavy fall of snow, heaviest inthe afternoon, extremely cold at -33°F Walk with your team
- 75. A heavy fall of snow, heaviest inthe afternoon, extremely cold at -33°F Become a great listener
- 76. 10 Rules toFuel your Life, Work and Team with Positive Energy
- 77. Genius is 1% inspiration and99% perspiration Thomas Edison How 2 brothers struck gold when everyone else abandoned the mine Sometimes success comes through digging in hard places
- 78. It’s not that I’mso smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer Albert Einstein Getting Things Done •START •FOCUS •PERSIST •PIVOT •STOP
- 80. 8 Survival Tips from aPro Mountain Climber #1 Risk Management
- 81. 8 Survival Tips from aPro Mountain Climber #2 Hazard Recognition
- 82. 8 Survival Tips from aPro Mountain Climber #3 Client Care
- 83. 8 Survival Tips from aPro Mountain Climber #4 Technical Systems
- 84. 8 Survival Tips from aPro Mountain Climber #5 Terrain Assessment
- 85. 8 Survival Tips from aPro Mountain Climber #6 Professionalism
- 86. 8 Survival Tips from aPro Mountain Climber #7 Movement Skills
- 87. 8 Survival Tips from aPro Mountain Climber #8 Instruction
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- 91. Training relentlessly to bethe best mountain climber in the world
- 92. Shaping our life arounda singular goal
- 93. Pushing forward with focus precision,and unfettered ambition
- 94. The most important question,far more important than the pace at which you reached the summit, is whether or not you climbed the right mountain
- 95. Is the problemwe are solving worth caring about?
- 97. Can I doit?
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- 99. We need a leaderto show us which mountain to climb and what to do once we get to the top
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- 102. Climbing mountains teaches us important truths about lifeMany have gone before
- 103. Climbing mountains teaches us important truths about lifeMany will come after
- 104. Climbing mountains teaches us important truths about lifeNot all paths have been travelled
- 105. Climbing mountains teaches us important truths about lifeSometimes quiet is the best noise
- 106. Climbing mountains teaches us important truths about lifeYou can travel farther and accomplish more than you think
- 107. Climbing mountains teaches us important truths about lifeHealthy fuel is important
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- 109. Climbing mountains teaches us important truths about lifeChoose your steps carefully
- 110. Climbing mountains teaches us important truths about lifeAge is only a number
- 111. Climbing mountains teaches us important truths about lifeIf you can climb a mountain you can do anything
- 112. It’s not themountain we conquer but ourselves Edmund Hillary in 1953 became the first to reach the summit of Everest Edmund Hillary
Editor's Notes
- #2 Handout post it notes and pens Thank you for the invitation to be with you today What time do I need to be done? Dentist and public speaking both in same day… One good thing about the upcoming hour… you get 1 hour of CPE One bad thing about the upcoming hour… I am not a professional speaker Simply a professional like you trying to figure it all out I’m about to flood you with positive, “guilt trip inducing” information Please be encouraged by what we are about to discuss And seek nuggets of wisdom in this material that can help you as you climb mountains throughout life Condense 8 hour course into 1 hour of CPE Thankfully not IFRS or Revenue Recognition I am a Personal Productivity Junkie Take notes Interactive Take away at least one action Buckle your seatbelts Going to be a fast ride The next hour is going to be a FLOOD of very useful and practical information Don’t let it overwhelm you… I will make all of this information available to anyone that would like it First, trivia… How high is Everest? 29,000 feet How many have tried? 4,000 How many have succeeded? 660 Who was the first? Edmund Hillary – voted one of the top 100 most influential people of the 20th century When did he make it? 1953 Was he alone? No. Tenzing Norgay. By a show of hands, who has ever tried to climb a mountain?
- #3 This quote is true in anything we set out to accomplish John Maxwell is one of the most prolific writers on Leadership Many of you may have read his books or been through John Maxwell leadership training Most presentations on leadership are based on his writings My presentation is not based John Maxwell material, but his writings did influence some of the information I am sharing with you today
- #4 Impossible human endeavors Nepalese name: ‘Forehead of the Sky‘ Tibetan name: ‘Mother Goddess of the Universe‘
- #5 Don’t let this presentation make you feel guilty or inadequate Instead let it motivate you
- #6 Google leadership = 490,000,000 results Sum the whole discussion up in ONE WORD Team, customers, market, grandmother, environment, children, weather, the past
- #7 3 objectives for this hour 1st
- #8 2nd What is a Sherpa?
- #9 3rd area to cover is Climbing Mountains Why climb a mountain? Note shrine in picture
- #10 First we cover leaders from the past worth emulating Read through post it notes from audience
- #11 Any leadership discussion has to start with Lincoln Master strategist Extreme focus on mission and purpose Clear communicator 272 words = Gettysburg Address, most famous speech Less than 3 minutes
- #12 READ THE QUOTE FROM LINCOLN WARNING: THE NEXT FEW SLIDES ON LINCOLN ARE PACKED WITH INFORMATION BUT WORTH US READING THROUGH THEM TOGETHER
- #22 Now, let’s highlight 10 traits that made Lincoln such a successful leader Lincoln was a visionary He knew how to listen He knew how to cast a vision He knew how to motivate others to follow
- #23 Not educated like other leaders He was a self-taught lawyer
- #27 Watch the movie about Lincoln that came out a few years ago. Depicts his ability to control emotions in very difficult situations
- #31 Planning Preparation Vision Make reference to the quote re: sharpening the axe – what does this really mean?
- #32 Who is this? What was he most famous for? Dwight D Eisenhower Our 34th president serving 2 terms 1953-1961 Brought to the Presidency his prestige as commanding general of the victorious forces in Europe during World War II, Dwight D. Eisenhower obtained a truce in Korea and worked incessantly during his two terms (1953-1961) to ease the tensions of the Cold War. In the military, the leaders on the front lines are responsible for fostering adaptation, flexibility of thought, and innovation. Imagine having the same mission as Eisenhower = save the world from tyranny and secure human freedom
- #34 reference D-Day and the storming of the beaches of Normandy, France
- #35 Requires overcoming fear Fear of what? Failure? Embarrassment? Pain? Success?
- #36 This idea of perseverance will come up again later Leveraging the strength of a nation of small towns and families March men and equipment from the cornfields of Iowa to the heart of Nazi Germany
- #37 Trust and loyalty necessary for victory Reference quote before moving to Shirley Temple
- #38 Shirley Temple She began performing at age 3½. Most remembered for singing "On the Good Ship Lollipop" in the 1934 movie "Bright Eyes" and tap dancing on the staircase with Bill "Bojangles" Robinson in 1935 in "The Little Colonel.“ Was the number one box-office draw in America and Britain from 1935-1938. in one of history’s more impressive reinventions, she emerged in the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s as a top American diplomat, serving as a delegate to the United Nations and ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia Her illustrious diplomatic career began in 1969, when Richard Nixon named her as a delegate to the United Nations. In that post, she spoke effectively on environmental problems and the plight of refugees, among other issues She returned to international diplomacy in 1989 when she became George H.W. Bush’s ambassador to Czechoslovakia. She served four years in that post, against the backdrop of Communism’s demise in Eastern Europe, and earned praise as being “very intelligent, very tough-minded, very disciplined.”
- #39 So often true leaders are overlooked for seemingly unimportant achievements Shirley Temple was a true leader in so many ways In particular she was adored by her family, which is such an honorable achievement even more so than her fame as an actress and a diplomat
- #40 Who is Dick Winters? Dick Winters is a true American hero He was an officer of the United States Army and a decorated war veteran. He is best known for commanding Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, during World War II, eventually being promoted to major rising to command of the entire 2nd Battalion. As first lieutenant, Winters parachuted into Normandy in the early hours of D-Day, 6 June 1944, and fought across France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and eventually Germany. Band of Brothers Personification of Eisenhower’s vision and mission Boot Camp to Hitler’s treasure trove Shaving calmly on the front lines
- #41 Read quote and comment Its all about the team
- #44 One more war hero General George Patton … 2 extreme ends of the spectrum – Shirley Temple to General Patton WW2 Tank Commander Fearlessness Dedication to discipline Tough as Nails Reference the look in his eyes and the stars all over him Let's highlight 3 qualities exhibited by Patton and dozens of other war heroes
- #45 If a leader is afraid to make and commit to decisions, they cannot motivate others to follow. Confidence to make the tough choices allows leaders to establish authority while also increasing and inspiring open lines of communication.
- #46 With less fear and more courage, you will inspire your team to take on larger and harder projects, deal better with change, and speak up more willingly about important issues.
- #47 You have to mean what you say and say what you mean - no matter what the outcome will be. It does not mean that you do not make mistakes; it means you learn from mistakes and continually improve. You admit your shortcomings and work on developing your strengths and compensate for your weaknesses. No matter what, you remain straightforward with people and situations and you do not compromise what you believe to be true.
- #48 Self confidence Courage Integrity Vision Forward thinking Potential Focus
- #49 John Wooden Anyone play a team sport? What did you learn? Book = Coach Wooden's Leadership Game Plan for Success: 12 lessons for extraordinary performance and personal excellence Known for the Pyramid of Success Legendary basketball coach John Wooden died at the age of 99. During his coaching career his teams won more than 80 percent of their games. At UCLA, his teams won an astonishing 10 NCAA national championships during his final 12 years of coaching, including seven in a row. Wooden was a talented coach, teacher, and leader, and much can be learned from his philosophy. Kareem Abdul jabber, basketball legend, lakers, Celtics, magic vs bird
- #50 As a leader, part of your responsibility is to build a strong team. To do so you must be able to attract good people. Wooden’s first lesson reminds us that if your value system is strong, you’ll be able to hire the type of people you need on your team.
- #51 Talking about love in the workplace can be a slippery slope, but the thought here is that being caring and supportive of the people you lead will ultimately be more effective than screaming expletives.
- #52 If you want to be a leader, be a teacher. Show people how you want things done. Teach them how to do their jobs better. Invest your time and energy in improving them, and they’ll make the team better. Do you have memories of teachers and coaches in your past? Why do you think you have such vivid memories of them?
- #53 Losing control of your emotions, at work as much as anywhere, is a losing proposition. As a leader, it’s important that you manage your emotions instead of letting them manage you. Recall that this was one of Lincoln's key strengths
- #54 It takes 10 hands to make a basket. OK, this one is specific to basketball, but the lesson is important at work. You need everyone to contribute if you’re going to be successful as a team. I had a coach who liked to say, “Like a chain, the team is only as strong as its weakest link.” Same thing goes at work. If you want to really be successful, you need everyone working toward the same goals.
- #55 Little things make big things happen. I’ve never been a big believer in finding a “silver bullet” that’s going to be the answer to all my problems at work. It’s doing the little things right and doing them consistently that is going to lead to the big successes. Wooden said it this way: “It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.” Are there overnight successes? Did Michael Jordan experience success overnight? Birmingham Barons Uber, Apple, Microsoft
- #56 Make each day your masterpiece. This is a great reminder that we need to give our best day in and day out. Things don’t necessarily go the way we plan every day, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make the best of it. You control how you deal with the challenges you face each and every day. This one is a little more personal. Set that good example for others to follow Stay focused on what is important
- #57 The carrot is mightier than the stick. You might be seeing a theme with Wooden’s advice. He believed in encouragement, not punishment. He believed in caring, not scaring. Incentives and praise are more likely to earn you respect and loyalty than anything else.
- #58 Make greatness attainable by all. On a sports team and at work, it takes the contributions of many to be successful. If the team is only as good as that weakest link, then you want every team member to be strong. People want to succeed — they want to be great. Make sure you give them an opportunity.
- #59 Seek significant change. When Wooden included this in his list of leadership lessons, he was a young teacher and coach. Yet even then, he understood that if you want to make something better, including yourself, you needed to set the goal high so that the change was obvious to all. And as he so aptly put it, “Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.” Do you like change? Grow up in Nashville? Change introduced by the Internet Stretch outside of comfort zone? Mentally, physically, professionally
- #60 Don’t look at the scoreboard. Again, this sounds like it applies only to sports, but that’s just not true. In a world that looks for instant gratification, people often get caught up in monitoring and managing short-term results. Make sure you prepare well, work hard, and set your goals high — the long-term results will be there. It's too easy to feel productive when checking off the small tasks True productivity comes from daily disciplined habits and achievements towards reaching big worthy goals The One Thing
- #61 Adversity is your asset. Coach Wooden said, “Adversity is the state in which man easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then.” That quote makes me smile because it’s so true. We’ve all faced adversity and know how lonely it can be. But often the greatest opportunities present themselves when the circumstances seem most dire. Make sure you’re prepared for adversity and you’ll be ready to take advantage of the opportunities it presents. Focus on quote in these notes Opportunities arise during dire circumstances Read “personal example” quote on the left
- #62 Let’s stay with sports and specifically basketball Which is to me the most difficult team sport to both play and coach Pat Summitt Reputation for being not just a championship coach, but rather a CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAM EVERYONE WANTED TO PLAY FOR HER Go Big Orange! First coach to 1,000 wins 8 national titles Built a dynasty in a sport where teamwork is paramount Diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2011 Hardly even recognizes her team and the sport
- #63 Read quote on left “I can’t score for you, or get a rebound for you, I can only give you the information to be successful,” she told her team. Based on situational learning, she taught players to make good independent judgments. Empowering them required her to sacrifice, to give up being in control of everything and everybody. Similar to Patton, teach team to make good independent judgements Let the puppet do its own dance
- #64 Read quote Summitt observed that when her players didn’t hear feedback, they assumed the silence meant they were underperforming, worthless or unlikable. She like many leaders struggled finding the sweet spot between too much praise and too much effectiveness. Summitt devised a feedback system in which a player had to say “two points” when they heard her praise, and “rebound” when they heard her criticism. “It was surprising how much better it made everybody feel,” Summitt writes.
- #65 Read quote Summitt did not spare feelings when it came to diagnosing weak spots in her team. Failure opened the door to honesty in the presence of the entire squad. “Great teams explain their failure; they don’t excuse it,” she writes. “When you explain a loss aloud, it’s no longer a tormenting mystery.” Confronting problems in front of the group, Summitt-style, reduced misunderstandings and creates trust. Confront team problems openly Explain, diagnose, learn from failure as a team
- #66 Read the quote That’s the description Summitt uses for the willingness to persevere through problems without quitting or demoralization. Through losing five NCAA finals in seven years, she discovered her “capacity for devoting sustained, focused attention to something other than myself. In time I would go from feeling like we would never win, to feeling like you couldn’t ever count us out again.” Won 8 championships but also lost 5 Uconn and Gino Ariema
- #67 Read the quote To mold a group of players with varied levels of emotional maturity, Summitt borrowed a philosophy from UCLA coaching legend John Wooden: “I don’t treat them all the same, but I treat them all fairly.” By accepting that their development happened at different speeds, she fostered a greater sense of security. From that base, she could push them to levels of discomfort required of champions. The single most important principle of teaching for Summitt: “They don’t care how much you know unless they know how much you care.” Push the team to levels of discomfort required by champions
- #68 2nd objective of our time together is to discuss the concept of Becoming Sherpas Understand an effective format useful for giving guidance and instruction to an organization or team Has anyone ever aspired to be a Sherpa? No? Why? Risk life every day? Why is a Sherpa needed? Sherpas help climbers Sherpa living conditions, family, risking lives
- #69 Edmund Hillary Tenzing Norgay Both leaders in different ways Let’s take a few minutes to learn some ways to become sherpas
- #71 Empowerment Give vs Teach
- #72 Give them a target Help them course correct Airplane is rarely on exact course but pilot always gets passengers to destination
- #73 Just like Lincoln sharpening saw for 4 hours Planning and preparation are key
- #74 Even the best of plans will still encounter setbacks and hardships. Think about Pat Summit losing 5 national championships Yet, with the same game plan she won 8
- #75 Abraham Lincoln and Dick Winters often found on the front lines with their teams
- #76 Good listeners are good learners A good Sherpa is always listening to the team and to the mountain to determine the best course Expect “heavy snow and extreme cold” in most difficult ventures Our job as leaders is to guide the team and be the navigator they desperately need Planning and training is key, but navigation during the storm is paramount
- #77 Quick commercial break… Everything happens for a reason. You can choose to see the curse or the gift. And this one choice will determine if your life is a success story or one big soap opera. You are the driver of your bus. The energy you fuel your ride with is entirely up to you. You can't go somewhere if you don't have a vision of where you want to go Every crisis offers an opportunity to grow stronger and wiser. Desire, vision, and focus help you turn the bus in the right direction but positive energy is necessary to take you where you want to go. The more people you pick up along the way the more energy you create during your ride
- #78 Edison quote Teachers said he was too stupid to learn anything Failed 1,000 times before inventing light bulb Asked about failures, answered "the lightbulb was an invention with a thousand steps" Legend has it in Australia of 2 brothers… READ HIGHLIGHTS FROM PRINTED STORY They knew the meaning of persistence… Edison quote… Genius is 1% …
- #79 Einstein quote Mentally slow, unsociable, adrift in foolish dreams Eventually expelled from school One of the greatest mathematicians in history PERSIST NO MATTER WHAT BUT Be willing to pivot and stop as needed Some climb back down the mountain, which is OK… “Winners Never Quit”… actually, Winners do quit, and learn from their failures
- #80 Has anyone ever watched the show Dual Survivor? Different skills, backgrounds, expertise Different methods of survival It takes both of them working as a team to accomplish goals and survive
- #81 Now we learn from pro mountain climbers who have been up the mountain In these 8 principles we we see numerous parallels between mountain climbing and business A guide's primary job is to mitigate the inherent risks in mountain climbing
- #82 guides continually monitor environment, weather, route conditions, and abilities
- #83 guides are in constant communication on goals and objectives
- #84 guides must know their skill level, craft, and mountaineering industry
- #85 guides continually takes a 360 degree perspective of every challenge, seeing the entire picture and narrowing down their choice to the right route
- #86 planning and preparation are key to reaching the summit, and must be flexible enough to pivot when conditions change
- #87 a guide must move solidly and confidently on all types of terrain, specializing only in those areas where they are absolute experts
- #88 great guides must also be great teachers climbers who aspire to life long learning and improving their craft will stay loyal to the guide and organization Life long learning and improvement is one of the primary tenets of successful mountain climbing
- #89 Bonus question Who was Don Meyer? Good reminder of keeping focus on what may be the most important aspect of leadership
- #90 3rd objective of our time together is to discuss the concept of Climbing Mountains Learn tips for staying focused, overcoming obstacles, and achieving goals Reflect for a moment on what we have learned so far… How would you now answer the following questions? Have you ever climbed a mountain? Have you ever followed someone up a mountain? Have you ever lead someone up a mountain? This section of our discussion is where we connect what we have learned to the many mountains we face in life This is where the discussion gets a little more personal So much of leadership is about setting a personal example that others are willing to follow As we go through the next few minutes, be thinking about people in your past that have helped you figure out what mountains are worth climbing
- #91 Setting out to climb a mountain first requires basic elementary questions Who What When Where How Why??? What if I decide climbing Everest is worth a lifetime of commitment? What is required? The next few thoughts we consider could be the pre game speech in the locker room before the national championship Or, the pep talk from the Sherpa that is about to lead us up the face of Mt Everest Let’s consider the question “how could I possibly climb a mountain?”
- #92 A successful climb to the peak of Everest requires extreme focus in 3 basic areas The first area requiring extreme focus is Training Disciplined training leads to good habits, which lead to sharp instincts in game time Don’t over-think it… so much of being successful is about winning the mental game
- #93 The second area requiring extreme focus is shaping As Thomas Edison reminded us, Focus and persistence are keys to reaching the summit
- #94 The third area requiring extreme focus is pushing
- #95 BUT… What if… you reach the summit of Everest and realize you may not have climbed the right mountain? Before choosing which summits in life to climb, insure that the preparation, training and focus is worthwhile Was it worth the countless deaths on D-Day?
- #96 What mountains in life are worth climbing? What mountains did heroes in the past climb, and why did they climb them? Was it worth Edison trying over 1,000 times to finally invent the lightbulb? Was it worth Lincoln focusing his presidency on preserving the unity of the States? The next few slides can help us answer these questions
- #97 Every mountaineer knows the 3 rules of mountaineering Do a gut check before starting The summit… Will be farther Will be taller Will be harder Your vision and goals as a leader will be farther, taller, harder There will be heavy snow and sub-zero temperatures – make sure you and the team are prepared
- #98 Ask yourself
- #99 Reference the next step the hiker is about to take – point to the far edge of the walkway
- #100 Teams that we lead are eager for direction and purpose Pause on this slide and reflect on what we have been talking about
- #103 Listen to the past Learn from mistakes made by our heroes Learn from the persistence shown by those that have reached THEIR particular summit in life
- #104 As you lead teams on the climb, insure that you are leaving a trail for others to follow in the future
- #105 Be willing to lead teams down the road less travelled Eisenhower led the allied forces to storm the beaches of Normandy John Wooden led teams to achieve so much than they thought capable Much success comes from teams emulating qualities in leaders
- #106 Pause for a moment and reflect on the "noise" of life. Put yourself in the shoes of the girl on the screen. What "noise" do you hear? Do you think she feels it was worth climbing the mountain?
- #107 Don't underestimate what you and your team can accomplish
- #108 Stay positive on the journey Don't let go of the curiosity and wonder of what is right around the corner or just up over the next ridge
- #109 Enough said… Keep it simple Don't be overburdened Requires intense planning and preparation Any comments on packing light?
- #110 Follow the trail Follow the Sherpa's advice Listen!
- #111 It is never to late to start the climb
- #112 The feeling at the summit is indescribable
- #113 Read this slide word for word starting with Edmund Then go to contact slide without adding any commentary
- #114 Started the discussion with ONE WORD Does anyone remember what the one word was? LISTEN Conclude the discussion with ONE ANALOGY Point out mountains in the background, dark clouds on the horizon, small boat on right side of screen Is that a solar panel on the top of the lighthouse? Lighthouse What is its purpose? What are some characteristics? Defensive Static Alerting Helpful Never moving
- #115 What is this? Laser The thought I want to leave you with is… “Be a laser not a lighthouse” Clear pinpoint illumination of vision, target, or goal Focus Clarity Precision Simplicity Guidance Vision Goal