I absolutely hate mediocrity; I cannot stand the idea of settling and not stretching to our full potential.  I think as leaders we are obligated to shoot for better than average or mediocre. Creating an environment of initiative, assertiveness, and aggressive enthusiasm is a leadership requirement. As a leader if you have ever settled for the status quo and then wondered why our organizations or lives aren't going where we want, then we have to be willing to recognize that the only way to reach our real potential is to get out of our comfort zone and create a environment that crushes mediocrity. In this podcast episode I talk about how to promote this environment of initiative & assertiveness by: Pushing decision making down to the absolute lowest level; Decentralized decision making is imperative. Reward your folks for asking for "forgiveness" instead of "permission". Rejecting “Zero Defects” mentality. Promoting the 75% solution. Introduces speed / adaptability within the chaos. Focus on the “Intent” Tell them “what” you want Leave the “how” up to them [saf feature="itunes" cta="Subscribe & Follow in iTunes"]