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Step Solutions E-Newsletter
Dear
Margaret, Well, the fall
rains have come, and they keep coming! Things are a little sodden
around us, but so far we have escaped any flooding. I hope all of
you can say the same.
We continue to
live in very interesting times. One has only to consider the recent
election to be assured of that. We also continue to enjoy good
economic times. The stock market hit new highs and unemployment
continues to be very low.
As always, we have business information and upcoming events to
share. We will cover some here and watch for more in future
newsletters and on our web site. And thanks for reading!
Honoring the US
Marine Corps this Veterans Day by Margaret
Purvine
 Saturday,
November 11th, is Veterans Day. Today, November 10th, is the 231st
birthday of the US Marine Corps. Blessed with a few minutes of
“free” time, I had the privilege of watching President Bush as he
spoke at the dedication of the new National Museum of the Marine
Corps. Particularly moving was his description of the actions taken
by Cpl. Jason L. Dunham, who shares a birthday with the Marine
Corps. He would have turned 25 today had he lived. Instead, he will
be honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor for saving the
lives of 2 of his men by using his helmet and his body to shield
them from a grenade explosion. You can read the full story in the Marine
Corps News.
The USMC has a
long and proud history defending our nation. The museum will provide
a repository for that history. It will also offer American citizens
and foreign visitors the opportunity to learn more about this fabled
branch of the American military.
The Marine
Corps has produced many leaders for the United States, and not just
within the military. Their success in this arena comes from their
emphasis on leadership and their dedication to teaching all of their
members the traits and principles of great leaders. Their message is
also useful for those of us leading businesses. Let’s learn from the
Marine’s stellar example as we take a moment to honor our military
this Veterans Day.
Here is a list
of Leadership Principles from the United States Marine Corps,
interpreted for leaders of business:
- Know thyself and seek improvement
- Be proficient - technically and organizationally
- Develop sense of responsibility among employees
- Make sound and timely decisions
- Set an example
- Know and look out for employees
- Keep employees informed
- Be responsible
- Ensure assignments are understood, supervised, and
accomplished
- Train employees to function as a team
Upcoming
Events Exciting New
Program from Next Step!
 Next Step
Solutions, Inc. is launching a unique 90- day tele-seminar and
tele-consulting program for business leaders. We distilled the best
of our operations knowledge into a 12-step program we call
“Business Owners Anonymous: A 12 Step Program to Business
Operational Excellence”. We have packaged it to maximize value
in time and dollars for busy business owners.
Interested?
Read more about it by surfing to the Next
Step web site and selecting the link under “Business Owners
Anonymous”. You can also give us a call at 425.918.1910 for
information and enrollment.
The first
program will begin on November 29, 2006, so don’t delay! The second
series will begin in January, 2007.
Free Resources
from Next Step
Words of
Wisdom Quotes from
business movers and shakers
“Set your
goals, stay focused and you will succeed.”
Ted Williams – Marine
Corp combat pilot and baseball Hall of Famer
"There are no
great people in this world, only great challenges which ordinary
people rise to meet.”
Admiral William Frederick Halsey, Jr.,
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