ROAD MAP
STEP 1: EXPLORE Discerning the trivial many from the vital few STEP 2: ELIMINATE Cutting out the trivial many STEP3: EXECUTE Removing obstacles and making execution effortless
THE ELEMENTS OF LEADING AS AN ESSENTIALIST
MIND-SET: Less but better. TALENT: Ridiculously selective on talent and removes people who hold the team back. STRATEGY: Defines an essential intent by answering the question, "If we could only do one thing, what would it be?" Elimiates the nonessential distractions. EMPOWERMENT: Focuses on each team member's highest role and goal of contribution. COMMUNICATION: Listens to get what is essential. ACCOUNTABILITY: Checks in with people in a gentle way to see how he or she can remove obstacles and enable small wins. RESULT: A unified team that breaks through to the next level of contribution.