ex·cel·lence
/ˈeksələns/
noun
the quality of being outstanding or extremely good.
Perfection is a good example of a ‘big, hairy, audacious objective – something to strive for in the overall scheme of things. Something off in the future. But don’t try to make perfection the way you conduct yourself every day – in that scenario, perfection is the enemy of progress. And progress is what we are responsible for every day. So, if you’re looking to set the bar high, try for excellence in everything you do. Because perfection has to do with the end product – winning the World Series is a good example. But excellence has to do with the process – getting a hit every time you’re at bat is something you can focus on. As a leader, don’t frustrate your team with challenges to be perfect – just encourage them to do their best at whatever they do. You can manage that, People can train for that, and leaders can coach to that. And everyone can practice on those basics. With every opening I worked on, that was what we preached – keep your head down, work hard, be prepared, flexible, and resilient. Learn from your mistakes – that’s not something you’d talk about if you only focused on perfection. Because mistakes happen, things change, people are people. That’s where flexibility and resilience come into play. And when your people do that, be sure to recognize how they are approaching excellence. Try to be excellent in everything you do; that’s how to build the foundation for perfection today.
Gerald Wesley “Jerry” Moran (born 1954): American politician and former lawyer who is the senior United States senator from Kansas, a seat he has held since 2011.
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