On the surface, it seems like an easy distinction. Builders drive profitable, sustainable growth by delivering differentiated value to customers as they brush aside business fads, on short-term distractions, and financial gymnastics. Decorators focus looking good to investors, quarter after quarter after quarter. But Adams says the question isn't as clear-cut as it seems.
"No leader wants to admit to being a Decorator," says Adams, author of Business Builders: How to Become an Admired & Trusted Corporate Leader. "While there is nothing wrong with looking good to investors, when it's a leader's primary goal and constant focus, it slows growth, alienates employees, and weakens the company. Who wants to admit to being responsible for that?"
While every company was (by definition) founded by a Builder, research conducted by The AIM Institute suggests only one-third to one-half of them are still led by one. At some point, the reins were turned over to a different type of leader. And if you're that leader, the numbers suggest there's a good chance you aren't a Builder even if you think you are.
In his book, Adams explores the difference between Builders and Decorators (as well as two other types of leaders: Remodelers and Realtors). There's also a quick and easy free assessment you can take at https://www.areyouabusinessbuilder.com/. But these forms of self-evaluation aside, Adams says the best way to decide if you're a Builder is to take a good hard look at your behaviors.
"Being a Builder is a mindset, but that mindset is revealed in your day-to-day actions," he says. "And there are certain things that Builders just don't do." That said, here are ten of the most egregious Builder "no-nos:"
Esta historia es de la edición November 24, 2023 de Scoop USA Newspaper.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición November 24, 2023 de Scoop USA Newspaper.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar
Evans: Much of GOP Agenda is Unpopular and We'll Fight It
He doesn't think people voted for higher prices or denial of healthcare.
How to root out Trumpism
So many of you have asked me how one of the most loathsome people in America was just reelected president that I thought you might find it helpful if I shared with you some personal history.
Kraft Heinz stops serving school-designed Lunchables because of low demand
At the time, Kraft Heinz said the offerings were protein-enriched and contained reduced levels of saturated fat and levels of saturated fat and sodium to meet the requirements of the national free and reduced-price school lunch program.
Independence Blue Cross invites members to join free in-person and virtual events to learn more about Medicare
Independence Blue Cross (IBX) is holding free events and online webinars to help existing members learn more about Medicare.
In honor of Veterans Day and our troops "God's Military Force"
Since the beginning of time, whenever man established a nation, country, or kingdom, he also developed a Military Force to protect that kingdom from enemies and, if necessary, back that Government in enforcing its law.
Phila. Water Dept.highlights conservation tips under drought watch
The Philadelphia Water Department supports the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (PADEP) call for reduced water use by residents in Philadelphia and 35 additional counties.
SEPTA announces major fare increase proposal for Jan.1
With no prospect of a statewide solution to help fund the everyday operating expenses of public transportation systems, SEPTA announced a new fare increase proposal that would see rates jump by more than 20% across all modes and methods of payment.
At an art festival in Dakar, artists from both sides of the Atlantic examine the legacy of slavery
A whirlwind of color and art at the opening of this year's Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Art in the Senegalese capital stood in stark contrast to the serious topic of slavery featuring in the artworks of guest artists from the United States.
The torch is passed: from MAGA throwbacks to America's future
Joe Biden didn't just pass the torch to another generation. He passed it from white MAGA men to America's future.
Blood tests for Alzheimer's may be coming to your doctor's office. Here's what to know
New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease faster and more accurately, researchers reported Sunday but some appear to work far better than others.
