In Good to Great, Jim Collins discusses major key points companies have used to go from a good company to a great one. He did this by discussing seven characteristics companies should listen and absorb to transition from being good to becoming great. These characteristics included: level 5 leadership, first who…then what, confront the brutal facts, the hedgehog concept, a culture of discipline and the flywheel. Companies who can approach these successfully are the ones who enable themselves to separate from other competing companies. Furthermore, the statement Jim Collins said, which caught my attention immediately, was not in these seven characteristics, but in the first chapter of the book. He stated, “Good is the enemy of great.” This sentence …show more content…
Can I be the best in this field? Is this what drives my economic engine? The answer was clear. Always wanting to be in the oil and gas industry, this program was more satisfying than being a petroleum engineering major, one could say my transitions from majors went from good to great. First of my three circles, passion. Passionate is defined as “having or expressing strong emotions.” Every day, whether at work or school, I look forward to the challenges, experiences and learning more within the oil and gas industry. Rather than fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, mineral rights and oil and gas leases have taken over my passion. Second of my three circles, being the best. After being exposed to the curriculum, networking and opportunities given to me through the Energy Management program and being passionate about this career path, I do believe I can be the best landman in the industry. Everything from this program will enable us to transition into the workforce with an upper hand from other universities, on top of hard work ethic, I believe not only can I be the best at what I do, but assist becoming the best as well. My third and final circle, economic engine. Pursuing a career as a landman has so many rewards and benefits. Unquestionably it fueled my economic engine as a career path. Having a Hedgehog Concept is an important step in going from good to great; …show more content…
What I mean by this is students essentially expect to be handed a job and money after graduating because of their Energy Management degree. I know this doesn’t necessarily represent the diagram of a doom loop but it can be incorporated. For instance, reaction, without understanding; students enter the program because of high reputation of employment and career opportunities. Here is where the “assumption” doom loop factors in, they assume by getting this degree, they will be guaranteed internships or full-time positions because of being an Energy Management major. They put off becoming active in TEMSA, put off applying for internships and procrastinate in school work. However, they tend to notice no movement in their flywheel, but other students who provide consistent work and dedication are tending to get more interviews, better grades and their networks are growing. Half way through the semester they change directions and habits, but it is too late; their GPA suffered and they weren’t offered a summer internship.
This book is important to business students because it shows that even the most seasoned executive runs into unexpected challenges and can find themselves in uncharted territory. Jim Barton’s experiences and lessons can be lessons for anyone. Any employee, whether they are support staff or a top executive, should always maintain an open mind and be ready to learn from a situation or the people around them at any time.
Jonathan Kozol's book, Amazing Grace, analyzes the lives of the people living in the dilapidated district of South Bronx, New York. Kozol spends time touring the streets with children, talking to parents, and discussing the appalling living conditions and safety concerns that plague the residents in the inner cities of New York. In great detail, he describes the harsh lifestyles that the poverty stricken families are forced into; day in and day out. Disease, hunger, crime, and drugs are of the few everyday problems that the people in Kozol's book face; however, many of these people continue to maintain a very religious and positive outlook on life. Jonathan Kozol's investigation on the lifestyle of these people, shows the side to poverty that most of the privileged class in America does not get to see. Kozol wishes to persuade the readers to sympathize with his book and consider the condition in which these people live. The inequality issues mentioned are major factors in affecting the main concerns of Kozol: educational problems, healthcare obstacles, and the everyday struggles of a South Bronx child.
In the novel, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Sedaris has used various literary terms which followed the use of a clear tone. This is clearly depicted with the author’s choice of words, as well as, figurative language. This demonstrates the author’s talent for casually laying out the absurdities of his daily experiences. In the novel, Sedaris has used a depressed tone. He explains how he is depressed by the French instructor. He explains that he is not alone to be belittled, but others also experience a similar attitude from the teacher, during the time they spent in class (Sedaris 13). He explains that the instructor wanted to put everyone down. For instance, he understood only half of what the teacher said, and that the first day that she was in class was very depressing (11). Sedaris also narrates that when the teacher asked that ‘has every one apzkiubjxow, it was very startling because he had not been asked the question for a while and realized that she did not understand the alphabet (11). The author states that the teacher always asked that ‘were you always this palicmkresis (15). It is clear that Sedaris employs nonsense letter arrangements, in order to replace the words that he could not understand (Sedaris 15). Through this, he relates his feelings with what the teacher said and this created pity for him and a mutual understanding (Sedaris 15). This demonstrates a depressed tone.
...s. Any business, regardless of industry, would love to have a workforce that is dedicated to its profession and strives to continually improve.
Each person brings a special quality and gift to life that creates an individualistic style to the world that we live in. The poem Perfection Wasted was written by John Updike in the year 1990; this poem accentuates the flair that can never be replaced when a loved one dies. One way to better understand a poem is to paraphrase it into your own words. Paraphrase of Perfection Wasted:
What is the difference between effective or ineffective communication skills when working with children, this essay is determine to find out the appropriate ways to communicate with children by analyse, the video clip ‘Unloved’ by Tony Grison, where a young White British girl aged 11 was taken into care, due to her father being abusive towards her and mother not wanting to see her.
Catherine changed. She began drinking more then usual and soon enough her behavior took a dramatic turn. By easily becoming frustrated, Dave the most hyper of her children became the bane of her existence. The author never clearly explained the cause of his mother’s madness, as he will never know. The 1960s was a time period where people did not intervene in others personal matters. This is why Pelzer’s case went unnoticed for quite a while.
In the short story “Being There”, by Jerzy Kosinski, there are multiple examples of satire that are displayed throughout both the book and the movie. A few of them are: media, death, politics, and racism. The satire of the media was very similar in the book and the movie. Media played a big role in society and still does to this day.
In the book “Good to Great” Collins coins the phrase, “good is the enemy of great.” (Collins, 2001) I believe just being a good guy does not get me to where I need to go, I believe diligently working towards great is the goal I am called to. In light of the awareness of wins and losses, I would want to begin to develop a filter for how I operate or how I practice leadership. In the heart of success, (as it pertains to an increase or a decrease) I see self-leadership. In the text “Christian Reflections on the Leadership Challenge,” John C Maxwell gave us five principles to operate by as we consider leadership. “Work on yourself before you work on others.” (Christian Reflections on the Leadership Challenge, (2004) As I considers this principle it is easy to see how I can adopt a model that contains the essentials of a lead ability to lead and thus my ability to be successful. When I consider working on my own issues and precepts first, others will naturally be drawn to me as a
In Mr. Collin’s speech on Thursday, April 3, 2014, he highlighted a few of the most imperative principles of the thirty-five principles outlined in his “Creative Followership”. Collins suggested that through application of these principles, any individual has the potential to be passionately committed and deeply involved in their organization or project - and even in their personal life. All of this without having fashion his or her self into the next Andrew Carnegie. His or her contribution does not have to be as leader to be immeasurabl...
In the essay “Everything Now” Signs of Life in the USA: Readings on Popular Culture for Writers, author Steve McKevitt blames our unhappiness on having everything we need and want, given to us now. While his writing is compelling, he changes his main point as his conclusion doesn’t match his introduction. He uses “want versus need” (145) as a main point, but doesn’t agree what needs or wants are, and uses a psychological theory that is criticized for being simplistic and incomplete. McKevitt’s use of humor later in the essay doesn’t fit with the subject of the article and comes across almost satirical. Ultimately, this essay is ineffective because the author’s main point is inconsistent and poorly conveyed.
Stephen Covey is the author of several books that have dominated the business world, and everyone for that matter. In fact, according to Martin’s (2012) article, Covey’s book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People has sold over 25 million copies and over a million audiobooks. There is a large percentage of Fortune 500 companies that turn to this book for its advice that Covey points out as were the reasons behind efficacy of good behavior; he often is found stating that he believed everything in this book was knowledge everyone already knew, but just did not practice. I personally chose to cover this book due to my undergraduate degree being related to business; I wished to share it with others and hope to spread the impact it can make by pointing out the obvious. I also was given this book upon graduation, but never paid much attention to it, it has been ignored for far too long and I am working on incorporating these habits into my daily life.
The Play "Sure Thing" from David Ives examines the endless variations of boy meets girl and the ensuing pick up lines. The central theme throughout the play displays a few varieties of a possible conversation that end with a ringing bell that symbolizes a fresh start and a second chance to make a good impression.
The poem 'Homecoming' originates from Bruce Dawe. Its journey depicts the aspects of war and its devastations upon human individuals. Using mainly the Vietnam War as a demonstration for its destructions.
Although there are many outstanding, albeit necessary qualities of a good leader, it is the leader’s beliefs in which greatness is given its first breath, fostered by action, and spread throughout the institution. A great leader believes in encouraging, not destroying; in setting the precedence instead of yielding to prominence ; in collaboration, not division; in giving, not taking; and in having high standards and volunteering to be the first of many to be held to them. A great leader does not take advantage of the people being lead, but instead, creates an advantage for the people by giving them the opportunities to lead. Only when people take ownership of an institution will passion be cultivated, action be taken, and greatness be achieved.