It’s difficult to believe that a person can be one way in one situation, and a completely different way in another…at least, consistently. How many politicians have we seen make problematic decisions in their personal life…
As we’ve seen, the human brain is an amazing complex thing. For the most part, it’s a whiz at helping us make our way through the world, both physically and emotionally. But it has one significant flaw that Fear really exploits: It is a blindly functioning organ.
”Yikes: Slag and the Tiger” is the second part of a series of articles that look at Fear: How we humans are hard-wired for Fear, how Fear can hold us back, and how we can handle it to get better results in our lives.
”Yikes!” is a series of articles taking a look at Fear: How we humans are hard-wired for Fear, how Fear can hold us back, and how we can handle it to get better results in our lives.
“The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials…the most money…or the most awards. They simply are the ones who care the most.”
I’m always bothered when people discuss “hard skills” (task stuff) and “soft skills” (people stuff). I find that most people find the so-called “soft skills” the hardest to learn and implement.
The biggest payback of a rotten job is appreciation. Later in your working life, you’ll know that whatever the challenges of your current job, it’s still better than that rotten job you once had.
Change efforts both large and small often fail because leaders do not address the human aspect of the change.
Creating a growth plan depends on considering the interdependence of four focus areas in business.
To avoid having your Culture eat your Strategy for breakfast, don’t select a Strategy in a vacuum. Consider your culture and choose the best past forward to success.
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Culture is created by individuals, not organizations. It doesn’t exist “out there”; it’s how each employee shows up and how they create an environment for others to show up.
Perhaps no other business endeavor has a more abysmal success rate that Mergers and Acquisitions. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Cultural awareness can minimize the danger of failure.
Culture is created by individuals, not organizations. It doesn’t exist “out there”; it’s how each employee shows up and how they create an environment for others to show up.
With courage and commitment, you can remove roadblocks and clear a path toward Competitive Immunity.
There are compelling reasons for an organization to practice Velocity, especially if the goal is to achieve Competitive Immunity.
Creating Unique Value can be a challenge, but it is essential to achieving Competitive Immunity and the long-term, high reward Customer relationships that go with it.
At the heart of Competitive Immunity lies Trust. Think about those organizations you trust. Consider why you trust them. The same is true for leaders…What is it about them that engenders your trust?
People create Competitive Immunity, which is why it’s more sustainable than competitive advantage.
Culture is especially crucial in Permanent White Water
Very few business leaders are active and intentional when it comes to building and maintaining their culture. Yet, it’s crucial that any organization that seeks success requires a solid, effective culture in which everyone shares, maintains, and strengthens the 4 Cs.
A graphic example of the human change process from occurrence to acceptance.
