HCHP - ever heard of it?

This acronym stands for high-commitment and high-performance.

I recommenced you read the HBR July-Aug 2008 article The Uncompromising Leader.

The authors’ premise: HCPH leaders are able to balance the tension between people and performance, refusing to choose between people and profits.

Their four leadership strategies are:

- earn the trust of the organization by being open to the truth
- be deeply engaged with people
- mobilize people through a focused agenda
- build strong leadership teams

My acronym: SMART.