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2 . When projects and responsibilities are properly delegated , both parties usually win . The recipient ’ s job in enlarged . The leader ’ s time is freed up to do work that is hopefully more strategic or innovative .
3 . Increase the tempo . Organizations take on a cadence or rhythm . Walk into some , and it feels like “ la-la land .” Others are characterized by a crispness , efficiency and focus on things getting done promptly . Two well-known business leaders made nearly identical observations . Both Mary Kay Ash , founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics , and Lee Iacocca who had a storied career in the automotive world wrote : “ The speed of the leader is the speed of the team .” ( May Kay Ash happened to say ‘ gang ’. It is your example that increases the pace of your organization .
Improving your speed can greatly influence many aspects of your life . For those who are always feeling behind , proven methods for catching up exist . However , as you increase your speed , never comprise quality .
Information about Jo Folkman & Jack Zenger ’ s new book , ‘ Speed : How Leaders Accelerate Successful Execution ’ is available here .
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Information about Joe Folkman & Jack Zenger's new book 'Speed: How Leaders Accelerate Successful Execution' is available here