The hunters and the pheasant

When it comes to sales figures, profit margins, turnover, or any other business barometer, do not be complacent about being average. Although average is better than below average, it is not success – as these hunters prove:

Three statisticians were hunting in the woods. One of them pointed to a plump pheasant in a tree. All three aimed their rifles.

The first fired, missing the bird by a couple of inches to the left.

Immediately the second fired, missing a couple of inches to the right.

The third immediately put down his gun.

Why?

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There is no doubt the third hunter’s logic is used in businesses. When looking at numbers in your P&L, statistical reports, and other analytical aids it is important to concentrate on both numbers and actions. These third hunter was more focused on numbers and ignored that regardless of what the analysis shows, it must be backed by action.

Life Leadership Lesson: Logic and inaction won’t put dinner on the table.

About the author:

Rick Weaver is a franchise owner and Executive Search Consultant with Patrice & Associates, one of America’s largest Staffing Specialist companies with over 175 offices across the United States. With 30 years of experience successfully placing managers at all levels of an organization, Patrice & Associates sets the Gold Standard of recruiting. Rick has personally worked with thousands of managers and management teams to strengthen their results.