Self-awareness is undervalued by individuals.
Many people would be greatly benefited by spending time less time learning content and more time figuring out who they are what makes them tick.
Self-awareness revolutionizes the job hunt because the individual knows both what they want and need.
Self-awareness is undervalued by companies.
Self-awareness revolutionizes the interview process because the interviewers don't have to spend a pile of time asking probing questions.
Self-awareness covers over a multitude of flaws...not because they go away but because they can be managed.
The world needs more self-aware people and more people who are self-aware.
Oh, and by the way, self-awareness is not a point to be arrived at but a continual process.
Self-awareness is simple and hard. It is not complex to become self-aware, but it is hard because it requires time, deep thought, and asking tough questions.
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Smart and Action-oriented...
Smart people who lack action are like a car with an engine loaded with horse power but lacking wheels.
Smart people without action give the sense that things are pointed in the right direction and yet there is rarely movement in that direction.
Smart people who are not action-oriented love to be perpetual fountains of thoughts and opinions, but ultimately just wear everyone around them out because of the exhaustion of processing all of their thoughts.
To be sure, smart people are valuable, and often essential, to growing and successful organizations.
The key is linking the smarts to action.
When a team member can think AND make those ideas begin to take shape, a system and organization begins to grow at an exponential rate.
By all means, train yourself and those around you to be thinkers...but simultaneously work to develop habits that link actions to those thoughts.
Smart people without action give the sense that things are pointed in the right direction and yet there is rarely movement in that direction.
Smart people who are not action-oriented love to be perpetual fountains of thoughts and opinions, but ultimately just wear everyone around them out because of the exhaustion of processing all of their thoughts.
To be sure, smart people are valuable, and often essential, to growing and successful organizations.
The key is linking the smarts to action.
When a team member can think AND make those ideas begin to take shape, a system and organization begins to grow at an exponential rate.
By all means, train yourself and those around you to be thinkers...but simultaneously work to develop habits that link actions to those thoughts.
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Skill and Character!!
Skill without character is like a fruit-bearing tree with rotting roots.
Skill without character results in individuals who are masters at putting on a show on the outside, while fostering evil, self-centered intentions at the heart.
Skill without character can produce results in the short-term but is absolutely toxic in the long-term.
Skill without character is the easy choice with hard consequences.
The solution is choosing to be people of skill AND character.
The solution is hiring people who have skill AND character.
The challenge is, counter-intuitively, character must be chosen first and skill given second priority.
Many people and organizations end up focusing on skill first, thinking falsely they can teach character.
Character is rarely taught.
Skill, on the other hand, is almost always taught.
True greatness centers on people and organizations with skill AND character.
Skill without character results in individuals who are masters at putting on a show on the outside, while fostering evil, self-centered intentions at the heart.
Skill without character can produce results in the short-term but is absolutely toxic in the long-term.
Skill without character is the easy choice with hard consequences.
The solution is choosing to be people of skill AND character.
The solution is hiring people who have skill AND character.
The challenge is, counter-intuitively, character must be chosen first and skill given second priority.
Many people and organizations end up focusing on skill first, thinking falsely they can teach character.
Character is rarely taught.
Skill, on the other hand, is almost always taught.
True greatness centers on people and organizations with skill AND character.
Monday, June 27, 2016
The Long Haul...
Success, and particularly greatness, requires commitment and consistency over the long haul, which is becoming tougher and tougher in our hyper-distracted, anyone-can-do-anything culture.
There is empowerment in the fact that anyone-can-do-anything, but that is far different from and often confused with anyone-should-do-everything.
You have limits on what you can do, and particularly on what you can be great at because greatness requires commitment and consistency over the long haul.
Eugene Peterson calls it "a long obedience in the same direction".
Malcolm Gladwell talks about how becoming elite at anything requires 10,000 hours of practice.
The trick is, each individual only has a few sets of 10,000's to distribute within their lifetime. If you are not careful a 10,000 can be divided into sets of 100's or even 1000's and in the end 10,000 hours have been invested to ultimately go nowhere.
It is becoming harder and harder in the world we live in today to stay committed and consistent over 10,000 hours, but it also means that if you do stay committed and consistent over those 10,000 hours your chances of fascinating the world are exponentially multiplied.
There is empowerment in the fact that anyone-can-do-anything, but that is far different from and often confused with anyone-should-do-everything.
You have limits on what you can do, and particularly on what you can be great at because greatness requires commitment and consistency over the long haul.
Eugene Peterson calls it "a long obedience in the same direction".
Malcolm Gladwell talks about how becoming elite at anything requires 10,000 hours of practice.
The trick is, each individual only has a few sets of 10,000's to distribute within their lifetime. If you are not careful a 10,000 can be divided into sets of 100's or even 1000's and in the end 10,000 hours have been invested to ultimately go nowhere.
It is becoming harder and harder in the world we live in today to stay committed and consistent over 10,000 hours, but it also means that if you do stay committed and consistent over those 10,000 hours your chances of fascinating the world are exponentially multiplied.
Friday, June 24, 2016
Renovation or Restoration?
Renovation speaks of new, different, modified, and hopefully better.
Restoration speaks of old, a return, recreating, and hopefully better.
Both renovation and restoration are hopefully better, have their place, and create significant value.
And yet, there is importance in understanding if the goal is renovation or restoration.
Is the plan to create a restored or renovated house?
Are you seeking a restored or renovated life?
Do you want a restored or renovated relationship?
Is the objective a restored or renovated game plan?
Restoration speaks of old, a return, recreating, and hopefully better.
Both renovation and restoration are hopefully better, have their place, and create significant value.
And yet, there is importance in understanding if the goal is renovation or restoration.
Is the plan to create a restored or renovated house?
Are you seeking a restored or renovated life?
Do you want a restored or renovated relationship?
Is the objective a restored or renovated game plan?
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Who's hearing you?
On my drive to work this morning, I noticed a spray painted sign on a wooded lot that read "Hillary is a liar, liar, liar."
I am not terribly political, and this is by no means a post about politics. Whether you agree with the statement, disagree with the statement, or couldn't care less about the statement, my question is...Who does the creator of the sign think they are influencing?
Painting a sign and sticking it in the yard is easy and convenient, but is it really effective?
If that individual really believes in their message, it seems they would be much more effective if they would take people they know out to coffee and talk level-headedly about why they think the way they do.
It can be easy to think we are communicating well and to many, when in actuality there are very few people who are actually hearing you. And if they are hearing you, they are likely hearing the wrong thing.
The reason communication is difficult is because it requires not just saying something, but also working to say things in a way they are actually heard.
I am not terribly political, and this is by no means a post about politics. Whether you agree with the statement, disagree with the statement, or couldn't care less about the statement, my question is...Who does the creator of the sign think they are influencing?
Painting a sign and sticking it in the yard is easy and convenient, but is it really effective?
If that individual really believes in their message, it seems they would be much more effective if they would take people they know out to coffee and talk level-headedly about why they think the way they do.
It can be easy to think we are communicating well and to many, when in actuality there are very few people who are actually hearing you. And if they are hearing you, they are likely hearing the wrong thing.
The reason communication is difficult is because it requires not just saying something, but also working to say things in a way they are actually heard.
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
The Joyful Flu...
Recently, my two-year old son had a bout with the flu...complete with projectile vomiting.
As I observed him, it was clear that he didn't feel quite right, and yet he was very interested in playing (especially as his older sister played away). When it came time for the ever-dreaded projectile vomiting, it seemed as if it was all he could do to bring himself to stop what he was doing in order to do the deed. And then, it was all I could do to convince him to get cleaned up before he went back to playing.
His bent towards enjoyment in the midst of illness struck me.
It was quite different from how I am when in the similar situation.
It stands as a good reminder and challenge for me to find joy in the midst of any situation...regardless of how seemingly negative, frustrating and unfortunate it may be.
As I observed him, it was clear that he didn't feel quite right, and yet he was very interested in playing (especially as his older sister played away). When it came time for the ever-dreaded projectile vomiting, it seemed as if it was all he could do to bring himself to stop what he was doing in order to do the deed. And then, it was all I could do to convince him to get cleaned up before he went back to playing.
His bent towards enjoyment in the midst of illness struck me.
It was quite different from how I am when in the similar situation.
It stands as a good reminder and challenge for me to find joy in the midst of any situation...regardless of how seemingly negative, frustrating and unfortunate it may be.
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Rainy Days...
In the narrow view, especially in the summer months, rainy days can seem depressing and worthy of avoidance.
Rain cancels softball games.
Rain ruins the trip to the zoo.
Rain keeps us out of the pool.
Rain causes us to feel cramped up inside.
Rain inhibits the barbeque.
Indeed all true...but...
Rainy days, and analogous rain-like moments in life, are essential to the full stories in life.
Rain makes things new.
Rain causes our gardens to grow.
Rain allows produce to be produced.
Rain gives rise to beautiful sunsets.
Rain gives contrast to bring vibrancy to our world.
Rainy days are tough and disappointing in the moment...but are so much more when the perspective is broader and more complete.
Rain cancels softball games.
Rain ruins the trip to the zoo.
Rain keeps us out of the pool.
Rain causes us to feel cramped up inside.
Rain inhibits the barbeque.
Indeed all true...but...
Rainy days, and analogous rain-like moments in life, are essential to the full stories in life.
Rain makes things new.
Rain causes our gardens to grow.
Rain allows produce to be produced.
Rain gives rise to beautiful sunsets.
Rain gives contrast to bring vibrancy to our world.
Rainy days are tough and disappointing in the moment...but are so much more when the perspective is broader and more complete.
Monday, June 20, 2016
Internal Awareness and External Collaboration...
Collaboration gets the attention.
It's what others see and what appears to create results.
However, collaboration is rarely where great collaborative projects get their start.
It starts with internal awareness.
Those who will ultimately become the collaborators must first be attentive and intentional about the internal process.
The internal awareness lays the necessary foundation and framework for the construction of collaboration.
Conversely, attempts at collaboration void of internal awareness often result in a construction project that can't support it's own weight.
It's what others see and what appears to create results.
However, collaboration is rarely where great collaborative projects get their start.
It starts with internal awareness.
Those who will ultimately become the collaborators must first be attentive and intentional about the internal process.
The internal awareness lays the necessary foundation and framework for the construction of collaboration.
Conversely, attempts at collaboration void of internal awareness often result in a construction project that can't support it's own weight.
Friday, June 17, 2016
The Power of Not Knowing...
Knowing is often viewed as all or nothing. Either you know it or you don't. Multiple choice and true/false testing methods hinge on this mentality.
The reality is, though, that very little knowing is binary.
Knowing is almost always a process.
Knowing is a continual journey.
You may "know" an educational concept, but that doesn't mean there isn't more of the subject to learn.
You may "know" an individual, but that doesn't mean there isn't more of them to discover.
You may "know" a city, but that doesn't mean there isn't more to uncover.
You may "know" a business or industry, but that doesn't mean there isn't more room for expansion.
You may "know" yourself, but that doesn't mean there aren't opportunities for growth.
The reality is, though, that very little knowing is binary.
Knowing is almost always a process.
Knowing is a continual journey.
You may "know" an educational concept, but that doesn't mean there isn't more of the subject to learn.
You may "know" an individual, but that doesn't mean there isn't more of them to discover.
You may "know" a city, but that doesn't mean there isn't more to uncover.
You may "know" a business or industry, but that doesn't mean there isn't more room for expansion.
You may "know" yourself, but that doesn't mean there aren't opportunities for growth.
Thursday, June 16, 2016
The Whole Story...
Telling the whole story is incredibly powerful and produces results, and yet more times than not, the whole story is not told.
Why?
We never took the time to learn the whole story.
We haven't been intentional about rehearsing and remembering the whole story.
We don't believe that others are really interested in hearing and knowing the whole story.
It takes more time and effort to tell the whole story.
We already know the whole story and forget that others don't know the whole story.
Telling the whole story is a quality over quantity approach, and depth over breadth can often be difficult to properly value.
Indeed not everyone needs to know the whole story, and there are times when it is appropriate and necessary to not tell the whole story.
But bottom line, the whole story is powerful in and of itself and should be valued, embraced and offered up much more frequently.
Why?
We never took the time to learn the whole story.
We haven't been intentional about rehearsing and remembering the whole story.
We don't believe that others are really interested in hearing and knowing the whole story.
It takes more time and effort to tell the whole story.
We already know the whole story and forget that others don't know the whole story.
Telling the whole story is a quality over quantity approach, and depth over breadth can often be difficult to properly value.
Indeed not everyone needs to know the whole story, and there are times when it is appropriate and necessary to not tell the whole story.
But bottom line, the whole story is powerful in and of itself and should be valued, embraced and offered up much more frequently.
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
What keeps you up at night?
That's a question I've heard posed often...especially during the 10 years I was working in campus ministry.
I loved my time in ministry...I believe I was good at it...And I think I impacted lives through the process.
And yet, honestly, there were not many nights that I laid awake thinking about aspects of the work that I just couldn't put to rest. It was never something that haunted me, but it did make me wonder at I hadn't fully hit my sweet spot.
A couple of years ago I began to sense, largely for family reasons, that it was time to move on to a different location and potentially a different line of work. Ultimately, the journey led me to start an MBA about a year ago, and more recently to enter into the real estate business.
As I reflect on this past year of a new endeavor, it dawns on me that I have often found myself restless or awakened because my mind is racing/dreaming about something I have learned and been thinking about in business school or the real estate world.
Can't say that I love the less-than-ideal sleep pattern, but I do wonder if it indicates that I am getting closer to the sweet spot of the "right" work for my world.
I am not ready to fully advocate for the question "what keeps you up at night" as THE guiding principle for discerning your work that matters, but it does seem to at least carry some informative qualities.
I loved my time in ministry...I believe I was good at it...And I think I impacted lives through the process.
And yet, honestly, there were not many nights that I laid awake thinking about aspects of the work that I just couldn't put to rest. It was never something that haunted me, but it did make me wonder at I hadn't fully hit my sweet spot.
A couple of years ago I began to sense, largely for family reasons, that it was time to move on to a different location and potentially a different line of work. Ultimately, the journey led me to start an MBA about a year ago, and more recently to enter into the real estate business.
As I reflect on this past year of a new endeavor, it dawns on me that I have often found myself restless or awakened because my mind is racing/dreaming about something I have learned and been thinking about in business school or the real estate world.
Can't say that I love the less-than-ideal sleep pattern, but I do wonder if it indicates that I am getting closer to the sweet spot of the "right" work for my world.
I am not ready to fully advocate for the question "what keeps you up at night" as THE guiding principle for discerning your work that matters, but it does seem to at least carry some informative qualities.
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Disguise vs. Integrity...
Let's assume that the only justifiable reason to wear a disguise is because you are doing dangerous work that requires you to be "undercover".
All other disguises, and they come in many forms, are the result of an integrity issue.
Integrity is consistency across platforms.
An individual who is cheating on their spouse requires a disguise.
Someone who is one way at work and another way at home requires a disguise.
A prospective employee who has a "doctored" resume requires a disguise.
A dating individual seeking to impress by being something they are not requires a disguise.
Someone trying to "keep up with the neighbors" requires a disguise.
There is truth in "faking it till you make it"...but it can, and must, be done with integrity.
If you are tired of "keeping up faces", take a good look in the mirror and ask yourself if you are being consistent across platforms.
What you find may require some tough changes, but the freedom from only needing to be one version of yourself will be well worth it.
All other disguises, and they come in many forms, are the result of an integrity issue.
Integrity is consistency across platforms.
An individual who is cheating on their spouse requires a disguise.
Someone who is one way at work and another way at home requires a disguise.
A prospective employee who has a "doctored" resume requires a disguise.
A dating individual seeking to impress by being something they are not requires a disguise.
Someone trying to "keep up with the neighbors" requires a disguise.
There is truth in "faking it till you make it"...but it can, and must, be done with integrity.
If you are tired of "keeping up faces", take a good look in the mirror and ask yourself if you are being consistent across platforms.
What you find may require some tough changes, but the freedom from only needing to be one version of yourself will be well worth it.
Monday, June 13, 2016
Expectations & Icing on the Cake...
When we expect that the journey will be long and boring...we are oriented such that anything less is icing on the cake.
When we expect that greatness will require 10,000 hours of practice...we are oriented such that anything less is icing on the cake.
When we expect that the learning curve will be steep...we are oriented such that anything less is icing on the cake.
When we expect to be on a pilgrimage...we are oriented such that anything less is icing on the cake.
When we expect the work to be hard...we are oriented such that anything less is icing on the cake.
This is not pessimistic thinking.
This is realistic thinking that aligns one for exponential success.
When we expect that greatness will require 10,000 hours of practice...we are oriented such that anything less is icing on the cake.
When we expect that the learning curve will be steep...we are oriented such that anything less is icing on the cake.
When we expect to be on a pilgrimage...we are oriented such that anything less is icing on the cake.
When we expect the work to be hard...we are oriented such that anything less is icing on the cake.
This is not pessimistic thinking.
This is realistic thinking that aligns one for exponential success.
Friday, June 10, 2016
Numbers...Informational or Transformational???
24.
The number of houses currently for sale in the school district in which I live.
That's informational...but nothing more.
Seems like a pretty low number for what it is describing. Seems potentially noteworthy. But in the end it is nothing more than information.
When a story is told with numbers the numbers numbers shift from being informational to transformational.
If the housing market in the school district in which I live were balanced, there would need to be roughly 360 homes currently for sale. Instead, there are 24. Which means, it is a seller's market. A major seller's market.
Those are numbers with a story.
Numbers that move from INFORMATIONAL to TRANSFORMATIONAL.
Our society is fascinated with numbers. And numbers are powerful.
We can't expect people to be impressed simply by numbers. They won't be. They will just be confused.
The key is fascinating people be telling a story with the numbers.
Thursday, June 9, 2016
Purchases Versus Practices...
Andy Crouch wrote a great article about the difference between obtaining satisfaction through purchases versus practices.
The essence of the article is that we often seek satisfaction through repeated and necessarily escalating purchases. Crouch uses the example of buying music. When a song or album is first purchased, there is great enjoyment from listening to it repeatedly. However, the satisfaction soon wanes and is quickly replaced by the need to purchase again.
The alternative is satisfaction through the long and boring process of practices. This is an initially frustrating situation that only results in satisfaction over the long haul. But, when the real satisfaction finds it's genesis it grows exponentially. For this side of the coin, Crouch uses the example of learning to play the violin.
Purchases are the easy route, with very little long term value.
Practices are long and hard, but with incredible long term return.
I want to invest in the practices.
And...
I want to be surrounded by people who are obsessed with practices.
The essence of the article is that we often seek satisfaction through repeated and necessarily escalating purchases. Crouch uses the example of buying music. When a song or album is first purchased, there is great enjoyment from listening to it repeatedly. However, the satisfaction soon wanes and is quickly replaced by the need to purchase again.
The alternative is satisfaction through the long and boring process of practices. This is an initially frustrating situation that only results in satisfaction over the long haul. But, when the real satisfaction finds it's genesis it grows exponentially. For this side of the coin, Crouch uses the example of learning to play the violin.
Purchases are the easy route, with very little long term value.
Practices are long and hard, but with incredible long term return.
I want to invest in the practices.
And...
I want to be surrounded by people who are obsessed with practices.
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
First Time...Now What?
A few days ago Seth Godin wrote a blog post entitled "On knowing it can be done". Essentially, it's about how the world often thinks/assumes something is impossible...until it is accomplished...and then often the flood gates open to many more people/organizations doing/accomplishing the same thing and even more.
It is certainly true, however when applied at the individual level there actually seem to be two options as to what happens next.
One option is what Seth suggests. The flood gates open. It is a springboard for amazing progress. Seth uses the example of running, and the ever improving mile time.
The second option is the exact opposite. The accomplishment has been realized, therefore there is no need to continue to push, and stagnancy sets in. The moment of the "first" becomes the pinnacle moment. It's the individual who runs a marathon and then never runs again.
The first option is a milestone. The second is a finish line.
The first option leaves footprints. The second leaves a monument.
It is certainly true, however when applied at the individual level there actually seem to be two options as to what happens next.
One option is what Seth suggests. The flood gates open. It is a springboard for amazing progress. Seth uses the example of running, and the ever improving mile time.
The second option is the exact opposite. The accomplishment has been realized, therefore there is no need to continue to push, and stagnancy sets in. The moment of the "first" becomes the pinnacle moment. It's the individual who runs a marathon and then never runs again.
The first option is a milestone. The second is a finish line.
The first option leaves footprints. The second leaves a monument.
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Frustration vs. Education...
When someone with whom we have significant relationship, and especially influence over, thinks and acts differently than we deem best and right, there are two options.
Frustration or education...
Frustration is the easy/convenient response...but will only result in stagnancy. Things will almost assuredly get worse. The risk is in souring the relationship, while the other individual and the situation will very likely remain unchanged.
The alternative response is education. Educating the other paves the pathway to growth. It will likely be hard work and take a significant amount of time. But, it will result in a path that is going somewhere, as opposed to one that simply circles on itself.
Frustration is easy...education is best!
Frustration or education...
Frustration is the easy/convenient response...but will only result in stagnancy. Things will almost assuredly get worse. The risk is in souring the relationship, while the other individual and the situation will very likely remain unchanged.
The alternative response is education. Educating the other paves the pathway to growth. It will likely be hard work and take a significant amount of time. But, it will result in a path that is going somewhere, as opposed to one that simply circles on itself.
Frustration is easy...education is best!
Monday, June 6, 2016
The Tortoise and the Hare...
My two young children have recently started listening to a great stories podcast, and this weekend they were listening to a version of the classic tortoise and the hare story. While I was pushing them along in the stroller and they were listening, I couldn't help but listen in on the story.
It was a more modernized version, but still the same base story.
As I went along, I pondered on how we live in a fast-paced technology-driven world where the story of the tortoise and the hare may be more pertinent and important than ever.
Undoubtedly, technology enables some amazing and even essential things, but it also gives the false impression that we can always be running faster and doing more. The reality is, though, that there are limits to both how fast we can run and how much we can do.
So, by all means, make appropriate and calculated usage of technology. And, at times, run really fast. But, don't lose sight of the fact that at the end of the day, slow and steady with a clear vision of where you are going will almost always win the race.
It was a more modernized version, but still the same base story.
As I went along, I pondered on how we live in a fast-paced technology-driven world where the story of the tortoise and the hare may be more pertinent and important than ever.
Undoubtedly, technology enables some amazing and even essential things, but it also gives the false impression that we can always be running faster and doing more. The reality is, though, that there are limits to both how fast we can run and how much we can do.
So, by all means, make appropriate and calculated usage of technology. And, at times, run really fast. But, don't lose sight of the fact that at the end of the day, slow and steady with a clear vision of where you are going will almost always win the race.
Friday, June 3, 2016
For The Love of Analogy...
Douglas Hofstradter once said...
Analogy is "the fuel and fire of thinking".
Indeed!
We live in a society that is losing it's ability to think. Technology "does the thinking for us" and in turn people don't actually think when necessary.
Given this fact, analogy is quite possibly more important than ever before!
Analogy is an all-important catalyst, that essentially invites an entire half of a human brain into the thinking process.
Analogy is the fuel and fire for thinking.
And it is desperately needed!
Analogy is "the fuel and fire of thinking".
Indeed!
We live in a society that is losing it's ability to think. Technology "does the thinking for us" and in turn people don't actually think when necessary.
Given this fact, analogy is quite possibly more important than ever before!
Analogy is an all-important catalyst, that essentially invites an entire half of a human brain into the thinking process.
Analogy is the fuel and fire for thinking.
And it is desperately needed!
Thursday, June 2, 2016
The Teamwork of Orchestra(tion)...
A successful orchestra is a vibrant metaphor for a thriving team.
Here are some aspects to muse on:
Unison is ALWAYS essential...without it there is dissonance and disaster...
Beginnings and endings matter...
The middle is the substance...and makes the terminal points matter...
An ultimate leader directs the others so they can successfully perform...
Individual leaders lead the separate sections...
Sometimes the pace is fast and furious...on the verge of spinning out of control...
Sometimes the pace is slow and steady...feeling like it might crawl to a stop...
Sometimes loud...
Sometimes soft...
Sometimes a section is loud...while another is soft...
Sometimes a certain section will rest...while the others play along (frantically)...
When an "ending" happens...it is really just the time for the next thing to begin...
Teamwork takes masterful orchestration, and great orchestras indeed get it right!
Here are some aspects to muse on:
Unison is ALWAYS essential...without it there is dissonance and disaster...
Beginnings and endings matter...
The middle is the substance...and makes the terminal points matter...
An ultimate leader directs the others so they can successfully perform...
Individual leaders lead the separate sections...
Sometimes the pace is fast and furious...on the verge of spinning out of control...
Sometimes the pace is slow and steady...feeling like it might crawl to a stop...
Sometimes loud...
Sometimes soft...
Sometimes a section is loud...while another is soft...
Sometimes a certain section will rest...while the others play along (frantically)...
When an "ending" happens...it is really just the time for the next thing to begin...
Teamwork takes masterful orchestration, and great orchestras indeed get it right!
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Mentors Influence Trajectory...
...in two ways...
The obvious trajectory impact of a mentor is that the life being mentored becomes capable of reaching new and never before imagined scope. In this way, a mentor provides fuel to propel the journey.
The less obvious trajectory impact of a mentor is to propel the mentored life in the right direction. Just a degree or two of misdirection at the point of origination turns out to be a substantial impact the further it gets from the point of divergence. In this way, a mentor provides calibration.
Mentors are essential and play a much larger impact than seen in any given moment. As I reflect on the past decade of my life, I can point to a handful of mentors who have generously and deeply poured into my life and I am eternally grateful for their investment. I don't know where my life would be without them, but I do know there is no way I would be where I am today without those key mentors.
Simply put, mentors change lives and consequently, the world!
The obvious trajectory impact of a mentor is that the life being mentored becomes capable of reaching new and never before imagined scope. In this way, a mentor provides fuel to propel the journey.
The less obvious trajectory impact of a mentor is to propel the mentored life in the right direction. Just a degree or two of misdirection at the point of origination turns out to be a substantial impact the further it gets from the point of divergence. In this way, a mentor provides calibration.
Mentors are essential and play a much larger impact than seen in any given moment. As I reflect on the past decade of my life, I can point to a handful of mentors who have generously and deeply poured into my life and I am eternally grateful for their investment. I don't know where my life would be without them, but I do know there is no way I would be where I am today without those key mentors.
Simply put, mentors change lives and consequently, the world!
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