Quite interesting... The studies done to "prove" or rather somewhat substantiate a business' success directly correlates with the projects of our class. The results were revolved around not technology, mergers, nor even the switch in management. Apparently the results all pointed towards the one word "discipline". Do I agree? Most definitely so. I have often wondered why at certain times projects go awry. Effort plays an integral role in these projects of ours, but more often than not not the major problem. It was when I read that word "discipline" I realized that the defining factor of any project we have done revolved around that word. I reflect now on the times where the teachers and adults we worked with gave us definitive roles; the times where our projects ran smoothly. The minds and ideas of the students are not questioned, I guess in this class, it is what we do to discipline ourselves to set our minds to the task and also organize the plans of the future.
There also came the idea of "Level 5 Leadership." Reading about how this "level 5 leader" led to success made me take an inward glance at myself. The descriptions of a level 5 leader making those do or die decisions through the normal and casual routine of leadership made me a bit content. I thought for sure that sounded like me, though the do or die decisions haven't come up that much, I thought I remained fairly consistent. However the mention that one must also be very humble and have little to no gain had me taken aback... No personal gain? Is that possible for a man (not yet) in the business world? Is it not the golden goal for everyone in a business to be as successful as possible? Although I agree with the fact that one man should not run off with the money and should live and die with his company, the very fact that a part of a definition of a great leader meant no personal gain astounds me... Quite an interesting read so far; many times I feel like I'm looking at a clown mirror, changing my appearance in slights for a greater me.