Ever chased a goal only to have it move further away from you?
It can sometimes feel like chasing a rainbow, can’t it?
You have a vision of where you want to go, you have put it into words, shared that vision with others and developed a step-by-step strategic plan to get there. You've even done some risk management to deal with hurdles that may come your way.
But then something happens you hadn’t planned on, something moves, the end of the rainbow shifts and your plans are no longer relevant. It is here that we have two choices; you can give up or give chase.
In the modern world of business it is those who get up, get on and get chasing hard after opportunities in front of them that get ahead.
Today, change is happening so rapidly that waiting to see if a new trend will stick before embracing it will leave you well behind the game. Being an early adopter, seeing new horizons, taking on the chase is imperative to success.
In a recent blog post, Seth Godin talked about the new revolution that isoccurring whereby anyone, anywhere can add value and indeed it is those who step outside the box, who poke and prod and chase the opportunities who will be the leaders of this revolution.
Rather than give up when the goal you are chasing turns into an unreachable rainbow, search for the opportunity to create new terrain, develop a new way of doing things, find a new way to attract customers, engage staff, excite your community, become a leader in your field. As Seth highlights, the pursuit does not always guarantee success but it’s worth the chase.
Get ahead of the rainbow, chase hard after opportunities and new horizons. Your team desires it, your customers crave it and the longevity of your business depends on it!
Warm wishes,
Darren and Alison
THE GIFT: What Matters Now
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Ever chased a goal only to have it move further away from you? It can sometimes feel like chasing a rainbow, can’t it?
You have a vision of where you want to go, you have put it into words, shared that vision with others and developed a step-by-step strategic plan to get there. You've even done some risk management to deal with hurdles that may come your way.
But then something happens you hadn’t planned on, something moves, the end of the rainbow shifts and your plans are no longer relevant. It is here that we have two choices; you can give up or give chase.
In the modern world of business it is those who get up, get on and get chasing hard after opportunities in front of them that get ahead.
Today, change is happening so rapidly that waiting to see if a new trend will stick before embracing it will leave you well behind the game. Being an early adopter, seeing new horizons, taking on the chase is imperative to success.
In a recent blog post, Seth Godin talked about the new revolution that is
occurring whereby anyone, anywhere can add value and indeed it is those who step outside the box, who poke and prod and chase the opportunities who will be the leaders of this revolution.
Rather than give up when the goal you are chasing turns into an unreachable rainbow, search for the opportunity to create new terrain, develop a new way of doing things, find a new way to attract customers, engage staff, excite your community, become a leader in your field. As Seth highlights, the pursuit does not always guarantee success but it’s worth the chase.
Get ahead of the rainbow, chase hard after opportunities and new horizons. Your team desires it, your customers crave it and the longevity of your business depends on it!Warm wishes,
Darren and Alison
THE GIFT: What Matters Now
You should care. Being ambivalent to the opinions of others is reserved for the belligerent few that are self centered and the opinions of others count for little. For most people who have to maintain and nurture relationships with others in our work lives, the way people talk about you in you absence is critical for success particularly as a leader.
other issues. Why would you not know? Are you disconnected from the group? Is this disconnection from the group because you are sensitive to negative feedback, or are you terrible at hearing nice stuff said about you? Either way, lack of engagement with the group is not what leadership is about. Great leaders have a pretty good handle on what people say about them.
Hello! Is this denial at play here, or is it delusion? Of course people talk about you when you aren’t around. Actually I would contend that if people didn't talk about you when you weren’t around, then something is seriously wrong. Accept the fact people will talk about you in your absence and build strategies to ensure they talk about the good stuff.
Terrible leaders can also be memorable leaders as well. Cast your mind back and think about the leaders who have truly left a impression on you... They may have been a boss, a teacher or a family member. People who occupy a leadership role generally tend to be memorable in some way, shape or form; regardless of performance.
The full-force leader whose energy and passion is like a wall of water sweeping all before it. Sometimes inspiring, but unfortunately sometimes utterly devastating. The leader who ‘blasts’ their way into your memory can make you some times feel like you are drinking from a fire-hose. Too much, too soon, too often.
This type of leader is one that makes you feel like you need to audition for the role every time you are in their presence. Like an all-powerful Hollywood director, you stand in front of them partly filled with awe, the other part with fear. Being the understudy is OK for a while, but in time everyone wants to be treated like a star, don't we?
Have you ever had a leader that inspires you to no end, yet left you hungry, wanting for more? Charismatic leadership is critical, but when it is coupled with absence, all it does is gnaw at your gut making you uncomfortable and desperate for nourishment. Not a good place to be.
The impression all leaders seek.... At least a positive lasting impression anyway! When you think about it, ensuring the things you do and say as a leader are remembered is the critical success measure. Did they do as I asked? Are they moving towards the vision I created? Are they clear about the work in front of them? If you leave a lasting impression on your people, then the likelihood for success is much greater.