Live Notes From Leadercast – 14 Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Bill McDermott

Today I am being dispatched by Injoy Stewardship Solutions (ISS) to attend the Chick-Fil-A Leadercast.  In an effort to grow in my skills to better add value to pastors and church leaders, I will be live blogging throughout.

The morning’s second speaker was Bill McDermott, the CEO of SAP SE.

Before getting to Bill’s thoughts on being a brave and bold leader, INJOY Stewardship Solutions is offering a FREE download of Church Branding 101.  In this resource Ken Wilson, Director of NewSpring Creative, will be walking us through NewSpring Church’s recent rebranding process.  Click here or on the image above to sign up.

The following are  14 Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Bill McDermott:

1. We have no interest in two people being in the same conversation with the same point of view.
2. Complexity is killing companies. Bureaucracy is killing companies.
3. It’s a consumer to business world. They have a digital device.
4. Most people are risk averse when seeking gains and risk action if they risk losing gains.
5. You will not be forgiven if you don’t have a good strategy.
6. Don’t rethink every decision. Make a decision and stick to your good strategy.
7. Take everything in your life that weighs people down and rethink it and make it simple.
8. The people always have the answers. Listen to the people.
9. Trust is the ultimate human currency. Can you trust me because I trust you?
10. What does it take to being a winner? It all comes down to the customer.
11. Don’t obsess on the competition. Focus on the white space they chose not to cover and do that thing better than they do.
12. No trust. No progress.
13. The best part of you is you. So just be yourself.
14. Focus on your strengths.

Getting ready for the next segment.

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