Bankers need to be self-disciplined humans.
“We don’t have to be smarter than the rest; we have to be more disciplined than the rest.” - Warren Buffett
Bankers need to be self-disciplined humans. You know this if you're a banker. So we thought we'd do a little research on how a banker (or anyone for that matter) could sharpen the blade...in business and in life.
First, a word about discipline, just so we're clear about what the D-word means. Self-discipline is the ability to do what you should be doing. In the banking world, as a manager, it means doing things that reap long-term rewards for the bank and your team.
So...how could you get better?
1. Know where you struggle. You can't correct a mystery, so get comfy with your faults. Write 'em out.
2. Know how you succeed. Or: how do you kick ass? Once you know that, you can leverage those strengths in order to maximize routine.
3. Write down clear goals. Quantifiable!
4. Visualize your outcome. What will it look like, sound like, etc.?
5. Get a mentor. This one's a no-brainer; create some accountability. You probably do this for your team all the time. So you know how valuable it is to have someone who will call "bull shit" on your excuses (as a leader).
6. Know how you’ll measure progress. You know this...if it isn't measurable, it doesn't exist. Attach a number to the outcome you and/or your bank strives to achieve. Then it is MUCH more likely to happen.
Helpful source: thriveglobal.com