Be 10X Great by Choice!

Key Point: the values of the Character Triangle are reinforced by key teachings of the 10X model determined through extensive research by Jim Collins and Morten T. Hansen’s new breakthrough book, Great By Choice.

 Based on extensive research, the authors identify organizations and by extension their leaders who significantly outperform peer group competition (10X; i.e. at least 10 times greater than their industry). The core behavior traits are: fanatic discipline, empirical creativity, and productive paranoia; animated by Level 5 Ambition.

The authors’ state, “10Xers reject the idea that forces outside their control or chance events will determine their results; they accept full responsibility for their own fate.” THIS IS EXACTLY IN LINE WITH THE MESSAGE UNDERLYING THE CHARACTER TRIANGLE.

Character Move:

  1. Decide to become a 10Xer as it applies to your world.
  2. Read Great by Choice and connect the 3 key principles and research to the 3 key elements of the Character Triangle.
  3. Build your own step by step action plan to become a 10Xer in the long run! Start now. It’s the perfect time to accelerate and build on what you’ve done to date. The Character Triangle reinforces the 10X data!

Great by Choice in the Triangle,

Lorne

 

A Daruma Doll Gets a Black Eye!

My Daruma doll, which I’ve written about in a previous blog, is about to get another black eye. Please watch the video to see what happens.

Character Move:

  1. Give your own Daruma a black eye.
  2. Then give it a second black eye.
  3. Always connect the painting of the second eye with celebration and gratitude.

Gratitude in the Triangle,

Lorne

 

Please Help Me Celebrate a Milestone

Today, October 25,2011, The Character Triangle: Build Character, Have an Impact, and Inspire Others  is now available for purchase! Hooray!

Character Triangle Book CoverTo order my book, please click on the “book” tab (above; on the navigation bar at the top of my home page). You can buy the book in any format AND receive a 25% discount by applying the following friends and family discount code - “LRCT”. Please feel free to share this code with anyone who you think might enjoy the book.

What I most care about is that readers apply concepts taken from the book, and as a result improve the well being of themselves and others. I know practicing the Character Triangle as a system WILL build character, have an impact, and inspire others. And that defines success in a very personal and unique way.

Character Move:

  1. Buy and read the Character Triangle.
  2. Practice the principles daily.
  3. Share it with people you care about.

Thank you for celebrating with me. Reading and making the book come alive completes the book. THANK YOU!

Celebrating in the Triangle,

Lorne

 

Watch This Video – STP to Lubricate Your Communication Skills!

Have you used the process called STP for engaging in effective discussions and problem solving? I use it every day. It is the most useful communication tool in my daily skill value kit. Practice it and I guarantee you will be grateful for the results!

STP in the Triangle,

Lorne

 

Lorne Rubis

Lorne Rubis

The constant in Lorne’s diverse career is his ability to successfully lead organizations through significant change. At US West, where he served as a Vice President / Company Officer, Lorne was one of only seven direct reports ...
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Character Triangle

Our character is exclusively ours. We define it by how we think and what we do. I believe that acting with Character is driven by what I call the Character Triangle.

What, exactly, is the Character Triangle (CT)?

The CT describes and emphasizes three distinct but interdependent values:

Be Accountable: first person action to make things better, avoiding blame.
Be Respectful: being present, listening, looking again, focusing on the process.
Be Abundant: generous in spirit, moving forward, minimizing the lack of.

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Podcasts
 

Revolutionizing Relationships – with Trevor Crow radio host, 3/27/2012

Mind Your Own Business Radio – with Debi Davis, WLOB 1310 AM, 3/10/12 radio interview of Lorne Rubis

Paul Miller Morning Show, WPHM-AM, 12/5/11 radio interview of Lorne Rubis

Dr. Alvin Jones Show, WHFS-AM, 12/1/11 radio interview of Lorne Rubis

Kathryn Zox Show, VoiceAmerica Network interview of Lorne Rubis

 

Articles
 

Take Responsibility For Yourself; Others Will Follow

Use the Character Triangle to inspire your team

Leadership Excellence articlein the January 2012 issue

Mercer Island author inspires others with ‘Character Triangle’

Problem Solving STP Model – click to download (304KB pdf) 

 


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