How do we become “roaring lambs” in the world? Our organizations should be so excellent that everyone wants to be a part of what we do. For Dave and his team, the core issue was:
It’s not easy. They’ve made lots of mistakes. Here’s what they’ve learned:How do we run our organization WWJD?
5 Core Organizational Philosophies
1. People Matter
We say we believe that, but we live in a transactional culture. We must make our culture
relational. Everyone in my organization has a story. Do I stop to listen? This matters because our greatest opportunities always come to us through people.
2. A Culture of Excellence Matters
If we're not careful, we gather stray cats. You don't win the Kentucky Derby with a donkey. You need a thoroughbred. This doesn’t mean you don’t
serve broken people. But if our organizations are to perform at the highest level, we want to hire and recruit the best people.
This is
Jim Collins’ getting the right people in the right seats. Just because you have talent doesn't mean you belong on the team. You have to be a good fit for your position and the organization as a whole.
3. Slow and Steady Matters
This is
Jim Collins’ 20-Mile March. Don’t advance out past your supply lines. Pace yourself.
4. Financial Principle Matter
- Live on less than you make.
- Save.
- Stay out of debt.
- Have a plan. Where do you want to go? How will you get there?
- Be generous.
I couldn’t help but think this applies to more than just money in any organization (I’m sure Dave wouldn’t disagree). A lot of this is about stewardship of any resource. Time, for instance.
5. A Higher Calling Matters
Your work is an act of
worship. You should do your work as though it’s for and to God. According to Dave, if you Tell the Truth and Show Up on Time, you’re already ahead of 80% of your competitors.
Know WHY you do what you do.
Only when you care deeply about the WHY will your world matter.
Are you living out your calling? How excellent is your work? Your organization?
Your work is an act of worship. You should do your work as though it’s for and to God. According to Dave, if you Tell the Truth and Show Up on Time, you’re already ahead of 80% of your competitors.
Know WHY you do what you do.
