Management mantras from the road
I love taking road trips into the hills. It’s a great way to clear the head in the vast landscape. On a long weekend recently, I decided to drive out to the hills with some friends. We made sure we had the right vehicle and detailed directions to get to our destination. En route, we kept tabs on the weather and kept at a trot to avoid the showers heading our way!
It was a great trip and we came back completely rejuvenated. But, on our return, we heard stories from acquaintances who had got stuck on the very same route that weekend. Looking back, I am amazed at the management mantras we could draw from our experience. I’d like to share these deceptively simple rules of the road with you.
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