This is a personal story that sealed an important lesson into my being. When we refuse to touch the reality of a thing, it will express itself at another time and in another place. It will keep expressing itself until it finds a way to wake us.
The trapeze artist is a change master. The knows how to let go and when to grab hold.
A client responded to my recent inquiry with the following question. “Do you want to know how motivated I am or how committed I am?” Good question. To find out which is most important read more.
You imagine, research, talk about and plan the change for months. You spend days preparing the big announcement. You review it with key stakeholders and supporters. You revise and rehearse. You know you’ve covered all the bases. So why the blank stares?
Nothing had changed and everything was different.
Nothing was different.
Only I had changed.
Men who see the need for more women leaders shared something in common. They all had a strong sense of “fairness.” They could all see that something was “wrong” and that an important group of colleagues was not progressing as they should.
When leading change empathy and choices matter.
Leadership is a lonely sport. It demands the ability to hold life, at times without solace, comfort or sharing.
Three is a magical number in life and in business. Three can agree, disagree, offer differing views. Three creates sound. Three changes the conversation. Three is powerful. Three is a network who support each others’ business initiatives. They challenge and help each other grow.
“He’s a different person. I don’t know what you did, but the change is amazing. We hope that you will continue working with him.”
I touched his heart.
