“I guess I should warn you, if I turn out to be particularly clear, you've probably misunderstood what I've said.”
This has to be one of my all time favorites. Humor from an individual who is arguably the most powerful man in the world because he holds what is probably the most powerful position in the world. After reviewing the Greenspan Series, perhaps we can take comfort in knowing that the man who holds that spot thinks the way he does.
Orrin Woodward and the Team have shown that the simplest systems are the most effective & most productive. Orrin has always said, “Major on the majors.” The majors are always fundamental principles that produce results every time. Clear communication is a big one. A clear vision for the overall Team that gives direction and purpose for each team within it will provide clear direction for goals of the players on the Team. Dale Carnegie has written Ten Common Sense Rules for Human Relations:
1 Speak to people. There’s nothing as nice as a cheerful greeting.
2 Smile at people. It takes 112 muscles to frown and only 13 to smile.
3 Call people by their name. The sweetest music to the ears is ones own name.
4 Be friendly and helpful. Radiate friendship and it will be returned tenfold.
5 Be cordial. Speak and act as if everything you did were a pleasure.
6 Be genuinely interested in people.
7 Be generous with praise, cautious with criticism.
8 Be considerate with the feelings of others; it will be appreciated.
9 Be thoughtful of others opinions. There are three sides to every controversy- yours, the others- and the right one.
10 Be alert to give service. What counts a great deal in life is what we do for others.
Sound advice from another extremely influential, productive, successful individual who knew how to communicate.
The entries of this journalistic blog are intended to be particularly clear- understanding is the point.
Thanks to Orrin, success on the Team can be simple as well.
