What do we mean by these four words and why do we repeat one of them three times? Learn Fast Learn Forward Learn Together has become HORNE’s motto for adjusting to the transformation that is...
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Category: Teamwork
No Input=No Buy-In=No Success
This blog is the sixth in the series, My Top 10 Blunders and How You Can Avoid Them. When I received one of my first big firmwide promotions as director of physician services, I also made one of my...
One Team One Direction – 4 Powerful Words that Define Our Journey
I frequently close internal communications to my team with “One Team One Direction.” Recently, one of our new team members asked, “What does ‘One Team One Direction’ mean to our leadership?” What a...
10 Things I Learned About Teams – Outside of the Office
Against my better judgment, I decided to participate on my firm’s Dragon Boat racing team for a local charity event. Despite my reluctance, we had a wonderful time and it was a great time for many...
Good Isn’t Good Enough – Why I’m Focused on Greatness
In previous blogs I’ve written about moving from good to great, to become the Wise Firm, to accomplish smart, sustainable growth. This requires an uncommon discipline to become knowledge...
The Buddy System
An important part of our culture at HORNE is the buddy system. Unlike the crusty former St. Louis Cardinals Manager Whitey Herzog who once said, “I’m not buddy-buddy with my players. If they need a...