SOP 5.  Leaders Continuously Refine What They Know— Repetition

In order to take your business to the next level, it is not enough to just know what to do, but to consistently do what you know.  The ability to repeat a calculated action plan will refine what you do, creating a more efficient process along the way.

This means not only focusing on the things you do best, but doing them often enough to get where you want to be!

Og Mandino, author of “The World’s Greatest Salesman” wrote: “My dreams are useless, my plans are dust, my goals are impossible.  All are of no value unless they are followed by steady action.”

The more often we do something, the more refined our process becomes, and the higher heights we attain. Anthony Robins said it best. “Repetition is the mother of all skills.”

In a world in which business is more competitive then ever, it is important for us not to settle for mediocrity but to emulate the successful.  Do not believe for a second that you can be a part-time leader.  True leadership is a habit. It is up to you to make it a good or bad habit.

The concept of Standard Operating Procedures provides a foundation for good habits.  Would you trust a pilot that did not have a set of Standard Operating Procedures to insure the greatest chance of success in your flight?  If not, why should your clients trust you if you do not have SOPs in your personal and business life to ensure the greatest chance of success in their relationship with you?

5 Steps to Successful Leadership

1. Leaders know what they stand for – Be aware of your present situation

2. Leaders know where they want to end up – Know your desired destination

3. Leaders always know the reason why? – Know why you are doing what you are doing

4. Leaders know what it takes – Leaders Implement their action plan

5.  Leaders continuously refine what they know— Take your system to the point of efficinecy through repetition

Fred Sarkari

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