Many institutions and individuals have offered up some very interesting Lessons Learned in 2012. Some are fun, some are powerful, some are relateable, some are out of this world, but all have a common theme: There is always something to be learned.
From the XLVII Super Bowl:
For a team to gain an edge on their competition, they have to be willing to experiment with new schemes and attacks until they find something that works.
From Zack.com investments:
We use a blend of the top-down and bottom-up approaches in constructing the portfolio. This means that we start with the big picture of the economic landscape that gives us a good sense of the potential health of corporate earnings. This helps us narrow down the list of target groups that should have representation in the portfolio.
Tim Cook, CEO of Apple:
Sometimes, you need to be hands on!
Which brings us to my lessons learned:
- Stick with measurable goals
- Try not to veer off into another direction when your attention needs to be focused on your strengths
- Keep notes all in one place (Evernote is my savior)
- Delegate
- Follow up
- Family first
- Be thoughtful and grateful for every day
All the best in 2013!
