You are a bus driver. The bus, your company, is at a standstill, and it's your job to get it going. You have to decide where you're going, how you're going to get there, and who's going with you.
Most people assume that great bus drivers (read: business leaders) immediately start the journey by announcing to the people on the bus where they're going -- by setting a new direction or by articulating a fresh corporate vision.
In fact, leaders of companies that go from good to great start not with "where" but with "who." They start by getting the right people on the bus, the wrong people off the bus, and the right people in the right seats. And they stick with that discipline -- first the people, then the direction -- no matter how dire the circumstances.
Duane Homick @ 2008-01-30 22:55:40
LOLOLOLOLOL. Ok......wins the ABSOLUTE most funny and timely pic and caption.
sally @ 2008-01-30 20:31:08
Ok, I read the comment on the previous pages and found my answer. OOPS. Next time, I should start at the beginning of the photos instead of the end, don't you think?
Vieng @ 2008-01-15 20:54:17
David, can you tell me why she is on the ground full of water? Was there a storm? Thanks.
Vieng @ 2008-01-15 20:51:15
nice way to start the morning!!! LOL
Love the title!!!!
Mom @ 2008-01-13 05:37:58
I like this picture...
The B/W makes the background trees look kinda ghostly. Someday I'll get you to explain the historical significance to me. :)
Dale @ 2008-01-11 07:47:32
That is so cool. Never doubt it again... you do have a really good eye.
Mike Eppel @ 2008-01-02 14:31:29
Both of you look so comfortable!
Are you guys enjoying the new place?
Luong family @ 2007-12-14 15:55:15
Wow - I'd almost forgotten what you looked like :-) What a gorgeous photo. I assume Van took it, so kudos to her.
Sally @ 2007-12-13 21:15:45
My favourite
Sally @ 2007-11-30 00:17:22
OMG! You're a dad! Congratulations on the baby and the contest win!! I was trying to look at your photos to see if you had been to Alaska. My parents went this summer and I wanted to get them a nice, non-dentist office-like print for Christmas. Your photos are gorgeous!
April @ 2007-11-27 10:24:26
All these months and I don't see anyone with a tan.You guys look like you just came from Canada.
Awesome pictures by the way! It is great to see that Zen and everyone is doing well.
Take care.
Luong family @ 2007-11-26 13:19:21
Hey, congrats on the Photo contest. No doubt that you have talent I really enjoy the pictures. (although I didn't find out about this blog until recently........
Looks like you guys are living in the Taj Mahal, nice pad. hopefully this one works out for you guys.
Let us know if you guys need anything.....
take care.
Cam @ 2007-11-26 08:54:57
Job well, done, or is that Hobby well done!!! Congrats to you David.
Phet Elkins @ 2007-11-25 10:02:18
Stunning. I would love to hang this on my wall.
So mysterious, leaves you wondering, questioning. so many emotions beautiful captured in "just a door"
you're so talented.
gillian @ 2007-11-22 08:52:39
Again, too cute for words! And not a chick pox scratch on him!
So the question is whether he looks like mom or dad??? I definiately see Van, but I'm seeing a lot of David too. He's going to be a charmer.
How's the babybjorn holding up? Good exercise no doubt carrying him around. I love to carry my neice Eden. There is nothing like a baby. You are so blessed.
gillian @ 2007-11-22 08:49:57
OH MY GOD! Zen is the cutest baby ever! He is SO adorable. I can't wait to finally meet him in real life. And although I know your pictures are absolutely stunning, I'm sure that even your photos can't do baby Zen justice.
Beautiful site by the way.
Come home soon and safely. We miss you and Van :)
much love.
gillian and carey
gillian @ 2007-11-22 08:46:12
The pictures have been great and the commentary even better. I check everyday to see new pics. Can't wait til you guys get home and I can finally meet Zen and see Van again.
Jenn @ 2007-10-31 08:03:23
Great photos and love reading the blog! Keep up the good work!
Darrell @ 2007-10-23 08:39:23
LOL DONT throw those away......you have to wear them to work when you get back!!!
sally @ 2007-10-13 18:48:09
Seems like everywhere you turn is a really neat picture there.
I guess this means you're either very good at what you do, or there is lots of pictures to be taken...or some combo of the two. :)
Dale @ 2007-10-11 16:29:53
LOLOLOL You sound like me back driving in England after 20 years away from it...DARN those roads are small :-) what we consider one lane....they divide into 2 :-)
sally @ 2007-10-02 23:08:47
I really like this picture.
Just comes across as a very honest depiction.
Dale @ 2007-10-02 14:20:01
Disciplined People: "Who" Before "What"
You are a bus driver. The bus, your company, is at a standstill, and it's your job to get it going. You have to decide where you're going, how you're going to get there, and who's going with you.
Most people assume that great bus drivers (read: business leaders) immediately start the journey by announcing to the people on the bus where they're going -- by setting a new direction or by articulating a fresh corporate vision.
In fact, leaders of companies that go from good to great start not with "where" but with "who." They start by getting the right people on the bus, the wrong people off the bus, and the right people in the right seats. And they stick with that discipline -- first the people, then the direction -- no matter how dire the circumstances.
Duane Homick @ 2008-01-30 22:55:40
sally @ 2008-01-30 20:31:08
Vieng @ 2008-01-15 20:54:17
Vieng @ 2008-01-15 20:51:15
Love the title!!!!
Mom @ 2008-01-13 05:37:58
The B/W makes the background trees look kinda ghostly. Someday I'll get you to explain the historical significance to me. :)
Dale @ 2008-01-11 07:47:32
Mike Eppel @ 2008-01-02 14:31:29
Are you guys enjoying the new place?
Luong family @ 2007-12-14 15:55:15
Sally @ 2007-12-13 21:15:45
Sally @ 2007-11-30 00:17:22
April @ 2007-11-27 10:24:26
Awesome pictures by the way! It is great to see that Zen and everyone is doing well.
Take care.
Luong family @ 2007-11-26 13:19:21
Looks like you guys are living in the Taj Mahal, nice pad. hopefully this one works out for you guys.
Let us know if you guys need anything.....
take care.
Cam @ 2007-11-26 08:54:57
Phet Elkins @ 2007-11-25 10:02:18
So mysterious, leaves you wondering, questioning. so many emotions beautiful captured in "just a door"
you're so talented.
gillian @ 2007-11-22 08:52:39
So the question is whether he looks like mom or dad??? I definiately see Van, but I'm seeing a lot of David too. He's going to be a charmer.
How's the babybjorn holding up? Good exercise no doubt carrying him around. I love to carry my neice Eden. There is nothing like a baby. You are so blessed.
gillian @ 2007-11-22 08:49:57
Beautiful site by the way.
Come home soon and safely. We miss you and Van :)
much love.
gillian and carey
gillian @ 2007-11-22 08:46:12
Jenn @ 2007-10-31 08:03:23
Darrell @ 2007-10-23 08:39:23
sally @ 2007-10-13 18:48:09
I guess this means you're either very good at what you do, or there is lots of pictures to be taken...or some combo of the two. :)
Dale @ 2007-10-11 16:29:53
sally @ 2007-10-02 23:08:47
Just comes across as a very honest depiction.
Dale @ 2007-10-02 14:20:01
Sally @ 2007-09-30 21:15:02
Kris @ 2007-09-26 06:41:50