As leaders, we’re always looking to innovate and find new and better ways to serve our customers.
On this episode of The Clarity Advisors Show, host Ken Trupke discusses The Curse of the Good Idea: how jumping from “good idea” to “good idea” prevents you from finishing what you’re already working on.
He explains why we can do anything, but not everything, and offers tips for being intentional about filling up your plate, so your good ideas turn into results.
Timeline
(00:20): Explaining the curse of the good idea.
(01:20): Why a good idea isn’t always a good thing.
(03:03): The buffet analogy.
(06:50): Focus on ROI.
(08:54): Prioritize.
(10:15): Summary.Episode Quotes
“We want to innovate, we want to improve, and we want to grow. But we only have so much time, money, and energy. No matter how much you have, all three are still limited.”
(00:20): Explaining the curse of the good idea.
(01:20): Why a good idea isn’t always a good thing.
(03:03): The buffet analogy.
(06:50): Focus on ROI.
(08:54): Prioritize.
(10:15): Summary.Episode Quotes
“We want to innovate, we want to improve, and we want to grow. But we only have so much time, money, and energy. No matter how much you have, all three are still limited.”
“You can do anything, but you can’t do everything.”
“Measure both the impact and the effort of projects.”
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