Friday, November 30, 2012

What is It?


Do we regard it as a problem or an opportunity? Is it a barrier or a stepping stone? Are words to be ignored? Should only actions be considered? Is our knowledge of precedent clouding the picture or sharpening our insight? Has a new fact been introduced which entirely changes the game?

The moment we attach a label, we will either facilitate or inhibit effective action. As a result, labels should be regarded with caution and later re-checked to see if their accuracy has eroded.

Seeing what is in front of us is one of the greatest challenges of leadership and management.

2 comments:

Richard (Rick) Georges said...

At my age, there is such a thing as an impossible obstacle; and, these steps are it. Unless, of course, my management guru can figure out a way to carry me up. We 99 percenters need a helping hand.

Michael Wade said...

Rick,

A rifle does wonders.

Michael