I recently had the opportunity to watch (live) an interview with Meg Whitman, former CEO of eBay from 1998 - 2008; the time when eBay grew from 30 employees to 15,000 employees and took their operations internationally. She was an impressive speaker and offered many insightful comments and bits of wisdom based on her experiences. What stuck with me was her response to a question about the best advice she could give to an executive vice president soon ready to take over the helm of her mother's 40-year-old, very successful organization. Very eloquently she said:
1. Smell the roses and enjoy the journey.
2. Focus on 20% of the work that will get you 80% of the results.
3. Continue to deliver results to your customers.
4. Be nimble and quick.
Simple, straightforward advice with a powerful message about handling change, being responsive, spending time on the right activities, and most importantly enjoying life along the way. It reminded me that what is important about reaching your destination is the journey you took to get there. Remember to stop and smell the roses along the way.
Written by Michelle Kelly
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