Think Excellence

The “Nine Power Principles”

Success in the modern business world requires excellence. Just doing well is no longer enough. You must be the best performer you can be, the best person for the job. In every aspect of your life, think “more boldly, creatively, tactically and strategically.” Strive for “pinnacle moments that inspire, encourage and support excellence.” To achieve your highest potential, incorporate the nine power principles in all that you do.

Power Principle One: “Always Target Your Power Goals”

Fully define your goals. Make them measurable. Use “TARGET” as an acronym for defining effective goals. They should be “timely” (completed by a set date), “attainable” (you can achieve them), “realistic” (avoid magical thinking), “guided” (set an exact direction), “enduring” (apply them over time) and “tangible” (specific and concrete). Devote time to pursuing your goals. Make a “power map” of your objectives to set the path you will follow to accomplish them.

To begin, chart the way ahead (think of it as your “planning path”) in two tracks: the work activities you will undertake and the outcomes you want to achieve. Determine what resources you will...