Maurilio Amorim - Latest Comments

Re: How Your Promising New Hire Can Hurt Your Organization

Jeff — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:59:48 -0000

I'm afraid that's my new boss. He talks about putting his fingerprint in the organization, but I'm afraid his motivation in more about him than what's best for the whole organization.

Re: Without a Clear “How” Your Organization Vision is Irrelevant

Maurilio Amorim — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:42:23 -0000

Thank you for the kind words, Brett. Glad you stopped by.

Re: Without a Clear “How” Your Organization Vision is Irrelevant

Maurilio Amorim — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:41:02 -0000

Well said

Re: Without a Clear “How” Your Organization Vision is Irrelevant

Maurilio Amorim — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:40:42 -0000

Good one!

Re: Without a Clear “How” Your Organization Vision is Irrelevant

Brett W. Gould — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:33:56 -0000

One of the speed bumps that stops people from getting the "how" to bring results is wrapped up in one word. Preference. Organizations with a crystal clear vision (who they are and why they exist) become frustrated in their "how" development due to preference. It's one thing to HAVE a vision, it's a completely different thing to have an organization full of people willing to sacrifice everything (including personal preferences) for the vision.

How many times has leadership been in a board room arguing about what color the new carpet should be, when the vision remains framed on a wall...instead of walked out to bring the change they were called to bring?

Love your posts, Maurilio. Always gets a great discussion going.

Thanks for sharing!

Brett

Re: Without a Clear “How” Your Organization Vision is Irrelevant

Steve Perky — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:55:40 -0000

Well said. Without a plan for "how," a vision is simply a dream.

Re: Without a Clear “How” Your Organization Vision is Irrelevant

Blessing Mpofu — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:59 -0000

On point! The worth of any vision is the difference it can actually make. Thus execution is just as important...

Re: Five Professional Types That Can Derail Your Team

Andrew Haas — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:02:07 -0000

Delegation Impaired (possible flavor of ego maniac)
The good-hearted ones take on too much and burn out. Then you get Glory Hounds who claim 50 tasks but at crunch time throw up their hands declaring they have too much to handle. The rest of the team is left scrambling to salvage tasks that they should have been empowered to handle in the first place.

Re: Five Professional Types That Can Derail Your Team

Blessing Mpofu — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 02:33:45 -0000

Brilliant post; one of the most striking things is the cloak or disguise they wear... thanks for sharing Maurilio!

Re: Five Professional Types That Can Derail Your Team

Mike Collins — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:04:50 -0000

Thanks for this list. I appreciate the warnings. I am really interested in your first type. I'm six months into my first context with a church board.

I guess I'm lucky. Some of our more "seasoned" board members think younger than our "younger" board members. Just because one is old, doesn't mean one is 'ole school.' I can see how we may be an exception to the rule. Cheers.

Re: Five Professional Types That Can Derail Your Team

Maurilio Amorim — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:21:40 -0000

Well if you can't replace them, then leave. Not a bad strategy.

Re: Five Professional Types That Can Derail Your Team

Maurilio Amorim — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:20:20 -0000

That's true of many not for profits I work with. Once you identify those who need to move, or be moved, then you can put a plan in place to get to the point they are no longer a block and you can move forward.

Re: Five Professional Types That Can Derail Your Team

Jen B — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:29:24 -0000

This sounds exactly like our elder board at church. Good thing we are moving!

Re: Five Professional Types That Can Derail Your Team

Don Mingo — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:19:20 -0000

Yep, well said, and most pastors like myself inherit these types. We have little say! They are entrenched, and that's the problem!

Re: Five Professional Types That Can Derail Your Team

Maurilio Amorim — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:20:19 -0000

I have not read it, Todd but I'll take a look at it.

Re: Five Professional Types That Can Derail Your Team

Maurilio Amorim — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:19:43 -0000

That's a good one Jason

Re: Five Professional Types That Can Derail Your Team

PastorToddMurphy — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:40:34 -0000

Great Post Maurilio. I have seen these types a lot as a church planter, especially numbers 3 & 5. Often they have not gotten their Quan at the last Church, and so they go seeking out small Church plants to "get in on the ground floor" so they can be a "leader" in the Church. I have found that insecurity and ego go hand in hand and are directly proportional. The more insecure someone is, the more narcissistic and egocentric they will be in the their leadership capacities, thus sabotaging the whole. Don't know if you have ever read "A Failure of Nerve" by Edwin D. Freidman. If not, you would love it.

Re: Five Professional Types That Can Derail Your Team

Jason Vana — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:59:23 -0000

The Lazy Leader - shows up but doesn't contribute, doesn't help, doesn't do his/her duties. He is just in it for a resume builder, not out of passion for the cause.

Re: The Art of Selling Creative Services

Maurilio Amorim — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:06:49 -0000

Good point, Brett.

Re: The Art of Selling Creative Services

Brett W. Gould — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:56:46 -0000

How true this is. I've realized it's wrapped up in the "HOW". As a creative the "HOW" excites me. At the same time I realize it can feel like the Bermuda Triangle for my potential client. We agree the "WHAT" is broken. It's how we communicate the "HOW" that will determine if it stays that way.

Great post Maurilio. Thanks for the reminder!

Re: How to Write Marketing Copy that Works

Designer Rob Russo — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:12:02 -0000

Great tip on writing to one person. I've often heard it is helpful to create a persona. Go into detail, give 'em a name and be as descriptive as you can. "Stay-at-home mom with snotty-nose kids running around..." gives me a clear picture of my ideal audience.

Re: Is Your Church Ready for the Sunday After Easter?

Designer Rob Russo — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:14:50 -0000

Excellent! My church has gotten more into video and has created some trailers. But I don't know to the extent... I think this idea of heavy previewing at a time like Easter when you have a large crowd.

Re: Instead of More Effort, Try a New Strategy

Frank Martinez Jr. — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:10:43 -0000

Stumbled upon your article today. Great thoughts you have in here. Built upon your thoughts on this article with some equations for your Post:
Same Effort + Same Plan = Same Results
More Effort + Same Plan = Same Result + More Frustration
Same Effort + Different Plan = Different Results

Re: How Men Should Wear a Shirt

LauraBean — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:14:00 -0000

This is a great post - have just linked it on our Finicky Shirts Facebook page (hope you don't mind). Thanks!

Re: Success and the Perseverance Principle

sarah — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:49:33 -0000

Thanks for this post. I'm on a weight loss journey and I just started a creche. Its hard sometimes but quitting is not an option.