{"id":10171,"date":"2025-03-04T07:05:27","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T11:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/what-counts-that-youre-not-counting\/"},"modified":"2025-03-04T07:05:27","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T11:05:27","slug":"what-counts-that-youre-not-counting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/what-counts-that-youre-not-counting\/","title":{"rendered":"What Counts that You\u2019re Not Counting?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There is great truth in the saying, \u201cWhat gets measured, gets done.\u201d When outcomes are defined and regular measurement takes place, people are more likely to stay focused, remain accountable<\/a>, and take the necessary actions to achieve the objectives. However, what if you\u2019re focusing on the wrong things? As Peter Drucker said, \u201cManagement is doing things right<\/em>; leadership is\u00a0doing the right things<\/em>.\u201d In other words, what counts that you\u2019re not counting?<\/p>\n

If you examine a company\u2019s balance sheet, you\u2019ll find assets, liabilities, and equity clearly listed. When you review a company\u2019s profit and loss statement, you\u2019ll encounter revenue and expenses. While I acknowledge the importance of these financial elements, one may wonder why certain vital aspects, such as employee commitment, customer loyalty, the organization\u2019s reputation<\/a>, and the credibility<\/a> of its leaders, are not explicitly included. Are they suggesting that those factors are unimportant? As Tony Robbins, the author, coach, and speaker, said, \u201cSetting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.\u201d This truism holds true for business as well as your personal life.<\/p>\n

What Matters Most to You?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

What matters most to you? It\u2019s a simple yet profound question that prompts us to reflect on the things that hold the most significance in our lives, helping us understand our fundamental priorities and values. However, that\u2019s not always easy. As Albert Einstein said, \u201cMany of the things you can count, don\u2019t count. Many of the things you can\u2019t count, really count.\u201d<\/p>\n

Examine aspects that are commonly overlooked but hold value.<\/p>\n

In business:<\/p>\n