Play to Your Strengths

^{1. You commit to a plan of action — and modify as you go.}

^{Rapidly changing environments make it impossible to set a definitive strategy. Smart leaders commit to a plan and shamelessly modify it. When the game changes, you quickly make adjustments. Sometimes this means a radical departure from the path you first set.} 

^{2. You know whether you're winning or losing.}

^{You're not just showing up for meetings. You have a good read on the situation. You know whether your actions are moving the project in the right or wrong direction. Your eye is always on the ball or goal you want to achieve. Setbacks are seen as the opportunity  to improve your skills and reminder to make a course correction.}

^{3. You call 'time out' and huddle with your team.}

^{Rather than run pell mell in the wrong direction, you take time to huddle to clarify what's needed. This short time out energizes you and your team and helps everyone focus on the same goal. You manage this time out wisely and are careful not to squander it.}

^{So the next time you watch football, see how many great ideas you can adopt from your favorite winning team.}