--- title: How do you drive for results? description: Instead of your typical New Year's Resolutions full of goals and attainment, why don't we slow down? image: https://www.designgroupinternational.com/hubfs/IMG_1420.jpg --- ![www.designgroupinternational.comhs-fshubfs_DGI Logo (New)DGI Logo - Landscape-1](https://www.designgroupinternational.com/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/www.designgroupinternational.comhs-fshubfs_DGI%20Logo%20(New)DGI%20Logo%20-%20Landscape-1.png?width=200&height=93&name=www.designgroupinternational.comhs-fshubfs_DGI%20Logo%20(New)DGI%20Logo%20-%20Landscape-1.png) ![www.designgroupinternational.comhs-fshubfs_DGI Logo (New)DGI Logo - Landscape-1](https://www.designgroupinternational.com/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/www.designgroupinternational.comhs-fshubfs_DGI%20Logo%20(New)DGI%20Logo%20-%20Landscape-1.png?width=200&height=93&name=www.designgroupinternational.comhs-fshubfs_DGI%20Logo%20(New)DGI%20Logo%20-%20Landscape-1.png) ![www.designgroupinternational.comhs-fshubfs_DGI Logo (New)DGI Logo - Landscape-1](https://www.designgroupinternational.com/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/www.designgroupinternational.comhs-fshubfs_DGI%20Logo%20(New)DGI%20Logo%20-%20Landscape-1.png?width=200&height=93&name=www.designgroupinternational.comhs-fshubfs_DGI%20Logo%20(New)DGI%20Logo%20-%20Landscape-1.png) - [ABOUT US ](https://www.designgroupinternational.com/lon-l-swartzentruber-blog/javascript;) - What is Process Consulting? - [MEET US ](https://www.designgroupinternational.com/lon-l-swartzentruber-blog/javascript;) - Areas of Specialty - Meet Our Process Consultants - Meet our Partners and Senior Consultants - Meet our Consultants - [Maestro-level leaders](https://www.maestrosuiteadvisors.com/) - [Society for Process Consulting](https://www.maestrosuiteadvisors.com/) - [Culture Change Leadership](https://www.acausegreater.org/) - [BE A CONSULTANT ](https://www.designgroupinternational.com/lon-l-swartzentruber-blog/javascript;) - Explore Process Consulting - Community of Practice - Shared Platform - [BE CREDENTIALED](https://linktr.ee/MaestroSuiteAdvisors) - [RESOURCES ](https://www.designgroupinternational.com/lon-l-swartzentruber-blog/javascript;) - Blog Library - Books - Podcasts - Cohorts - Case Studies - [ABOUT US ](https://www.designgroupinternational.com/lon-l-swartzentruber-blog/javascript;) - What is Process Consulting? - [MEET US ](https://www.designgroupinternational.com/lon-l-swartzentruber-blog/javascript;) - Areas of Specialty - Meet Our Process Consultants - Meet our Partners and Senior Consultants - Meet our Consultants - [Maestro-level leaders](https://www.maestrosuiteadvisors.com/) - [Society for Process Consulting](https://www.maestrosuiteadvisors.com/) - [Culture Change Leadership](https://www.acausegreater.org/) - [BE A CONSULTANT ](https://www.designgroupinternational.com/lon-l-swartzentruber-blog/javascript;) - Explore Process Consulting - Community of Practice - Shared Platform - [BE CREDENTIALED](https://linktr.ee/MaestroSuiteAdvisors) - [RESOURCES ](https://www.designgroupinternational.com/lon-l-swartzentruber-blog/javascript;) - Blog Library - Books - Podcasts - Cohorts - Case Studies Get Started # How do you drive for results? ![Lon L. Swartzentruber](https://www.designgroupinternational.com/hubfs/Consultant%20Headshots%20(NEW)/Lon%20L.%20Swartzentruber%20Headshot%20(300x300).png) by [Lon L. Swartzentruber](https://www.designgroupinternational.com/lon-l-swartzentruber-blog/author/lon-swartzentruber) March 11, 2024 How do you drive for results? For those following *A Cause Greater’s* recent blog series on developing your personalized leadership development plan, thank you for engaging in this conversation. Not only has it been one of our most well-read blog series, it’s also one of our deepest dives into your leadership development that we’ve ever taken. Of all of the business skills needed in today’s marketplace, how you drive for results has many people perplexed. I grew up in an era when Gordon Gekko proclaimed that *greed is good* and Alex P. Keaton taught us to always wear a suit even around the house. Not exactly the best role models. I much prefer Ed and Peter Schein’s concept of [Humble Leadership](https://www.amazon.com/Humble-Leadership-Second-Relationships-Openness/dp/1523005505/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wlaF9Wjh5mDlM8m-J44S0QwldXRcjbRHevTOoqkysvvDgXJslx7mJ2IA2_9Q0oq2MCRTri-MAVNjgSv9L6XX4lNpVAfIUagz-Kdc22G9HREfWMK5eMbx4kPHrK3ALnPcTbkc6zXgcfqZCI0S1-cruWzJ-eDYLmhD2Tj_JRCsO69PJfxkqAVuEQtQjmIVaUn7mXkhhDx-QaBdD916aiuXoS3FAi7PUaliNoh7scQOcsE.l9z_B4slNIfuepzCqiF09nBjYUt-GOKIsj7du_pjzvE&dib_tag=se&hvadid=174199327169&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9017518&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=13367029107628983510&hvtargid=kwd-4824190406&hydadcr=22536_9636732&keywords=humble+leadership&qid=1709755346&s=books&sr=1-1), Tricia Hershey’s writings on [Rest is Resistance](https://www.amazon.com/Rest-Resistance-Reclaiming-Divine-Right/dp/0316365211/ref=asc_df_0316365211/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=564690296844&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10789262752147873079&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9017518&hvtargid=pla-1641556551266&psc=1&mcid=74bb9240e673365988ffdaf033b272aa), and Parker Palmer’s reflections in his book [Let Your Life Speak](https://www.amazon.com/Let-Your-Life-Speak-Listening/dp/0787947350/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2fN77fXZXB-uZsze8T1qpk2eoKxctRmB8RK-0FwARlE2JpY_rBWMLb5SIP7b7tvIst9xkvfuot4CCTSIIB4UTxVfUjUlg6oLeSbZ8d46pBHr0Pw92N40auR_HzWrrdlQsex0R6sKKe8ggxN8Uodi67zCZBVw9eGoybK6vuWIHy2kLfV03TNeGE5QAhmdTK8x3tMZtsenlfDZkCtKkYKImzwcfrHI-B6tc_mmO3CU2sQ.f1IED7VUj81qm9mdyGcOo8De-qyOYt9_yZeGZxebtCo&dib_tag=se&hvadid=616931524984&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9017518&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=11546722525853024825&hvtargid=kwd-131549762&hydadcr=24656_13611721&keywords=let+your+life+speak&qid=1709755440&sr=8-1) to impact my leadership. Each of these authors have much more to offer than Hollywood ever could. As you develop your leadership plan and consider your approach to driving for results, it can be helpful to consider naming and writing down your* leadership philosophy*. A leadership philosophy sounds complicated and something only certain kinds of leaders would consider developing. I’m here to tell you that you already have a leadership philosophy and that you use that philosophy every day. Your leadership philosophy impacts how you drive for results. I’ve boiled my leadership philosophy down to five important concepts…what I call my Oak Trees. As a leader, I value: · Caring for those around me · Listening deeply to others · Being and doing things together · Being transparent in my leadership · Building momentum collectively around a shared purpose This leadership philosophy impacts how I drive for results. I can’t act like it don’t. In Ginger Lapid-Bodga’s book, [What Type of Leader Are You?,](https://www.amazon.com/Enneagram-Identify-Leadership-Strengths-Achieve/dp/0071477195/ref=sr_1_1?crid=328OETZXLPXJL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oJf7tctXIkcIJHCSpjWhtJwB3FCtU5rW0m1J-3Ob7dYZNjETl9DsmLMMCUUZtom8nPUp6vsRkIKxUH18ncKZJVghwzaMZe_Hx-sbXUd-xpyaJHHi1uSIjkIXmKXfsy_nANMPOTMtPAUswgp1nuBRLweku5O8f8NUBCdvyspEsfvQk-jNoD0zdMrrobQXamoIUuNMej__2yuKgMc3yVn85A.ruFPqOokT1tPg7_xgDMkfU-gVC_QjIauHrClwLWW-5o&dib_tag=se&keywords=what+type+of+leader+are+you&qid=1709744556&s=books&sprefix=what+type+of+leader%2Cstripbooks%2C103&sr=1-1)  she names six important components in developing your skills in driving for results¹. These skills are: 1. Setting overall direction and establishing common goals 2. Creating workable plans 3. Assigning tasks effectively 4. Expecting, measuring, and rewarding high performance 5. Providing ongoing stewardship 6. Evaluating results and utilizing what you learn from the evaluation As you consider these six components that build your skills in **driving for results**, which one gives you the most challenge? Which one would you erase if you could? When we reflect in this way, we create moments that provide visibility into our growth and development as leaders. These moments are precious and essential because they create space to learn. Mind how you go, Lon   ![Lon Signature_Cropped](https://www.designgroupinternational.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Lon%20Signature_Cropped.png?width=78&height=83&name=Lon%20Signature_Cropped.png)       ![New Lon](https://www.designgroupinternational.com/hs-fs/hubfs/New%20Lon.png?width=107&height=107&name=New%20Lon.png) Lon L. Swartzentruber *Design Group International* *Managing Partner & CEO*   PS: If you would like to talk with me about your leadership journey, please give me a call me at 616.516.9870, or [schedule a 30-minute discovery call ](https://meetings.hubspot.com/lons?__hstc=117278873.30fe3f0195a1bbbfb872ee72a84077b2.1704479357712.1705006684284.1705088775593.21&__hssc=117278873.4.1705088775593&__hsfp=1354570303), or simply email me at [lons@designgroupintl.com](mailto:lons@designgroupintl.com). ¹ What Type of Leader Are You? Ginger Lapid-Bodga, McGraw-Hill, page 35 PSS: See the below image that recaps our leadership journey thus far: ![Leadership framework](https://www.designgroupinternational.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Your%20paragraph%20text%20(2).jpg?width=316&height=409&name=Your%20paragraph%20text%20(2).jpg) **If you wanted to go deeper, please read:** [A New Way to Think](https://www.amazon.com/New-Way-Think-Management-Effectiveness/dp/164782351X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1OOZD04RBULXW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.FDhGhYbVY580ZmEn5J_TV-9arCOYqwznnsQDJttXpEm1tGB8MUFs-p3DTH0qOptY-OkkNQZupR_Ia7NlV0FR21Ceg9nTpNRDCHm5bVOwWi1TQuYwoNF4wr4acErLm622UMoVbeBSnJguFt25p4xZfQ.A63XCqC5urpyrG8nfGcPZan2q20jx6YUr6Ld5cYQgyc&dib_tag=se&keywords=roger+martin&qid=1705089814&sprefix=roger+martin%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1), by Roger Martin [Infinite Game](https://www.amazon.com/Infinite-Game-Simon-Sinek/dp/073521350X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2GMHY39FKYSPS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wKY6uJTPKQw_5xITesmxC9b-hPhQ_f4tTzkqscT1MrrgaHpdZMDpBeK_MDmI_yBP8g14RMhmUGrsE8guF3kpBmIUclxymhxjcqViT3kgZH6HrWHlDDR4A7AR7BJmS1y5GfxE-r8XrMsONP4b6BFQTBl6hym0EST7TdjMcqAW0zkxV0uYfUNnpktuJNwNbti5oVaxTxXdru2gKvnZUhnhc-ciFNXODfzAN1C4BgKxy3g.4x6jXSx-4PbVkJX-KNhF7XZrlalAunINSPUi2sY6ki4&dib_tag=se&keywords=infinite+game&qid=1705509173&s=books&sprefix=infinite+game%2Cstripbooks%2C152&sr=1-1), by Simon Sinek ###### Tags: [process consulting, ](https://www.designgroupinternational.com/lon-l-swartzentruber-blog/topic/process-consulting) [Results, ](https://www.designgroupinternational.com/lon-l-swartzentruber-blog/topic/results) [strategic planning, ](https://www.designgroupinternational.com/lon-l-swartzentruber-blog/topic/strategic-planning) [Design Group International, ](https://www.designgroupinternational.com/lon-l-swartzentruber-blog/topic/design-group-international) [listening, ](https://www.designgroupinternational.com/lon-l-swartzentruber-blog/topic/listening) [helping, ](https://www.designgroupinternational.com/lon-l-swartzentruber-blog/topic/helping) [learning, ](https://www.designgroupinternational.com/lon-l-swartzentruber-blog/topic/learning) [relationships, ](https://www.designgroupinternational.com/lon-l-swartzentruber-blog/topic/relationships) [A Cause Greater Blog, ](https://www.designgroupinternational.com/lon-l-swartzentruber-blog/topic/a-cause-greater-blog) [humble leadership](https://www.designgroupinternational.com/lon-l-swartzentruber-blog/topic/humble-leadership) ![Lon L. 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