Walking Your Talk | Culture Change & Leadership
69: Pursuit Of Excellence Series - Setting the ambition
Mar 18, 2021
Explore how setting ambitious goals can drive individuals and organizations to unprecedented success. Learn about different types of ambition and the importance of pursuing excellence. Get inspired by Kennedy's moon landing ambition and discover how to define excellence and set ambitious goals.
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- Different types of ambition drive excellence: being the first, being the best, and setting quantifiable goals.
- Ambitious goals like landing a man on the moon by J.F. Kennedy drive innovation and public support.
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Types of Ambitions: First, Best, and Quantifiable
There are three types of ambitions that drive the pursuit of excellence. The first type involves being the first to achieve something groundbreaking and innovative, like Bill Gates' ambitious project to revolutionize sanitation systems. The second type focuses on being the best, where continuous improvement and recognition by others are key indicators of excellence. The third type includes ambitions with quantifiable goals, such as zero fatalities or doubling product accessibility, setting clear targets for excellence.
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