Compass X Group December 2018

Compass X Group December 2018

True North A COMPASSX CONSULTING PUBLICATION

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By the Numbers Holiday Reading on Gratitude Use Your Points

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growth measures, and we couldn’t have done it without our people. This space is dedicated to my wolf pack and to all of our consultants who were part of this success — our best year in the 10-year history of our company. We depend on each other to deliver meaningful results and transformational changes to our customers — it’s a wolf-pack effort. The key, as the wolf study demonstrates, is cooperation. This cooperation is dependent on the pack’s cohesive thoughts, leadership, enthusiasm, and strategies to ensure the sustainability of the pack. We’ve fostered mentorship in the same manner as a pack by communicating, collaborating, and sharing knowledge among our consultants. Utilizing the psychological concept of nature versus nurture, we’ve assembled an all-star group of consultants who have excelled in both individual and client objectives this year by using their instinctive and learned knowledge to execute at a high caliber, regardless of the tasks at hand. By working with our top local talent and recognizing the natural talents our consultants bring to the table, we’ve provided innovative approaches and helped our clients face and overcome even the most daunting business challenges. As a wolf pack, we succeed. Kudos, congratulations, and acknowledgments to our entire CompassX consulting team for their stellar efforts this year. I’m looking forward to the many milestones this team will achieve in the coming year and beyond.

CELEBRATING MY WOLF PACK

“The strength of the wolf is the pack. The strength of the pack is the wolf.” –Rudyard Kipling

Cooperation isn’t something that’s only necessary in the wild. It’s necessary for the survival of any company, department, or major project. A strong wolf pack is going to perform at higher levels than a lone wolf. Leaders must orchestrate a functioning group of distributed thinkers and doers, never allowing their “packs” to become overly dependent, but rather encouraging them to follow instinctive processes, use sound judgment, innovate, and become mindful leaders that benefit the pack collectively. As the end of the year approaches, I have this study in mind because it makes me think of my outstanding CompassX team. All the great achievements we’ve made this year have hinged on each person contributing at their top level, but more than that, it’s due to our mutual cooperation.

Last year, the Wolf Science Center at the University of Vienna released a study. In it, they compared dogs’ and wolves’ performances on a behavioral test. The majority of wolf pairs completed the task researchers set out, while the majority of dogs did poorly. Very few of the dog pairs could figure out what they needed to do in order to succeed — with the exception of puppies, which performed quite well on joint tasks. The theory is that puppies have not yet become reliant on humans — certainly not as much as adult dogs.

The key to the wolves’ success? Cooperation.

Researchers hypothesize that the success of the wolves comes from the cooperation they exhibit in the wild. Their survival depends upon it.

CompassX has had a tremendous year when measured against all the standard business

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MY GOALS FOR 2019

There’s plenty of great content available that talks about actions you should take at the end of the year. The ideas tend to be very similar, but personally, I always re-read the content, as it puts me in a forward-focused mindset and reminds me why these tips have survived the test of time.

just how powerful journaling can be, and it has become one of the most popular reads of all time.

against them quarterly, things will get done. I don’t see this game plan ever going out of style in business or personal goal setting.

3. LAUGH AND SMILE, CONNECT AND FEEL, BE GRATEFUL.

6. RE-CONNECT AND STAY CONNECTED WITH FRIENDS.

My goal is to do these three things every day. Honestly, I don’t know whom to give credit to for this succinct daily summary on how to create a rich life. I’ve read a lot of research and written on these topics individually, but in practice, actively setting out to do these three things every day has been not only enjoyable but also a true difference maker. I don’t want to delegate more work, but rather, to delegate more effectively. I tend to move too quickly when delegating, so I want to consciously slow down and ensure I’m delegating correctly. Maybe the upfront transfer will take longer, but the goal is to create greater ownership and ultimately joint success for the individual who will be taking on the new task. 4. DELEGATE BETTER.

Here are a few of my personal goals for 2019.

Boy, does life just happen if you let it! I’ve spoken to quite a few people about this topic this year. Some are excellent at rallying friends for fun events, dates, or just making something happen over a weekend. I’m not naturally great at this. However, I’m committed to becoming much more active at planning events in advance. I really will put in the work — because it does take work (and sometimes a lot of it) — to make more things happen and reconnect with past colleagues, friends, and family. Maybe some of you are reading this right now — expect a call from me! I hope by sharing some of my 2019 personal goals you get inspired to create and share your own list. Have a very grateful holiday season, and I wish you the best success in 2019. Kyle J . Heppenstall Kyle J. Heppenstall Founder | Managing Director

1. KEEP READING THE ‘GREATEST OF ALL TIME’ LISTS

The problem is there are so many “greatest” lists out there. When I’m done with a book, I scan a number of “greatest” lists and purchase what interests me the most depending on my mood at the time — oftentimes fiction, history, or business. I like to change it up and keep things fresh. I’ve read around 50 books from these lists over the past three years, and it has been both inspiring and motivational. As I mentioned in our fall newsletter, journaling continues to be a great outlet for my ideas, creative thoughts, and future actions. It’s also extremely therapeutic. I’m reading “Walden” by Henry David Thoreau right now, which is mostly Thoreau’s personal journal edited over a two- year period while living spartan-like in a cabin by Walden pond in Concord, Mass. It reminds me 2. CONTINUE TO JOURNAL

5. OBJECTIVES AND KEY RESULTS.

See our book review on “Measure What Matters” from earlier this year. I’ll continue to use this method and ensure it is adopted across our company. By self-setting goals and measuring

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