Showing up: the power of presence. There's a well-known saying that 90% of success in life comes from just showing up. It's a cliché because it's true. Digital and other remote communications are efficient and helpful, but there's much to be said for being there, face-to-face with others. I coined the term Management by Flying Around to reflect the work of CEOs of the vanguard companies in my book SuperCorp. Instead of ruling from headquarters, they go out to the field, meet major customers, and press the flesh with government officials.
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Rosabeth Moss Kanter suggests five ways we can ideas of the ground. Follow the link to find out about the power of voice, the power of partnering, the power of values, and the power of persistence.