What’s Stopping You?
Posted By David Newman | May 5th, 2007
This is a test. It is only a test. Had it been an actual job, you would have received raises, promotions, and other signs of appreciation.
– Anonymous
If you have a job without aggravations, you don’t have a job.
– Malcolm Forbes
A lot of times, leaders feel aggravated, unappreciated, and feel they’re working with people who desperately need a clue. Guess what?
You’re the clue. And it IS hard - you know what hard means, right?
You will feel depressed, worried, aggravated, uncertain, and sometimes downright sad.
And it’s OK.
You’re there to do the work. And do it professionally and with positive energy.
If you can do that day after day, you pass the test!
Question: Which of the following concepts is the biggest JOKE at your company:
* Quality
* Continuous improvement
* Teamwork
* Learning organization
* Servant leadership
* Creativity and Innovation
Why is that? How could you turn that around? What’s stopping you?
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