Keynote speaker Bill Rancic presented a set of short stories this morning, all with a common theme –
- Have the ability to recognize an opportunity, and the willingness to seize it.
- When you get a chance, make your 5 minutes count.
- Adapt and flex as the world changes.
- Go in with a good strategy.
Bill tells good short stories about business.
He talked about his marathon strategy – set little goals along the way, but have the overwhelming goal be the 26 mile race. Set the big goal, but have the short term goals.
- Practical execution – get the job done. Most people just talk.
- It’s about agility – change up your game plan. You have to do it every day. Those who can adapt to the new world can win.
- Taking managed risks
The reason he was the winner in the final competition on Apprentice was that he changed his management style for the final challenge, and his competitor didn’t change to a more controlling style. Omarossa got him.
One final point – he talked about fear. He noted that when someone is born, they only have two innate fears – the fear of falling, and a fear of loud noises. All other fears are learned. He asked what have we NOT done because we have been afraid of failure. He then challenged us to be the conductor of the orchestra that is our lives. Very nice. A great lesson in management.
His book is Beyond the Lemonade Stand, his web site is www.billrancic.com
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