Bring on 2012!
The new year is here. I hope you reached your goals and then some. Thanks to all of you who gave me the privilege to hear about and even join you on your journey.
For Lindemann Chimney Co., we set some pretty lofty goals and my amazing team stepped up to the challenge and made it a reality. One of our core values is that we lean into adversity. We certainly did that this year and it paid off for us. I learned a lot, but the one thing that rings out is goals are rarely set too high. I've noticed that those who fail to set goals slip into mediocrity. Those that set them, reach them. Those that are bold enough to set them high, accomplish what others deem impossible.
If you have never set goals you may think that they are a goofy, lofty concept that is often overused. But those who set them realize their power. Once you commit or constitute yourself to a goal, it feels like the world is conspiring to see that you reach it. Sounds crazy, but if the commitment is true and rooted in one's purpose, it happens.
Once you set a goal, you can focus on what you need to do to increase the chance of the goal actually being realized. When you break it down into bite size mini goals, it becomes realistic and doable. For a business, the short term plan is often a financial projection. Some call it a budget. I think of it as what I want the Profit and Loss statement to look like at the years end. It will dictate what resources you can commit towards reaching the goal.
Non-Financial goals are sometimes tougher, because for a goal to be successful it must be measurable. Things like customer service, safety and culture are hard to define by a number, but with enough thought you can quantify some actions that will achieve the desired goal.
So as this new year rings in I'd like to present a challenge to you. Set some goals for yourself. If you'd like some help doing so feel free to email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we can work at it together. If you are a regular goal setter and willing to share, I'd be happy to help you reach your goals or even hold you accountable. Let's make 2012 a success together.
We have huge plans for 2012. We will continue to do our job of getting you great products when you need them while adding much, much more. We have an amazing amount of industry experience on staff. We operate a thriving service company. We are partners and friends with the industry's top manufacturers. We are ready to leverage it all to help you reach your goals.
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