Change or Die
There is a body of research that suggests that we do not make changes in our lives when faced with death. Actually, the research suggests that 9 our of 10 of us will not make changes in our life, even when our doctors tell us that we will die if we don't. See the Fast company article called "Change or Die" for more on this. In re-reading this over the weekend, I related this to the Middle East crisis and how in most cases, little has changed over the years. Much of this, in my view, is a lack of willingness for the leaders to change. Everyone is dancing the same dance.. walking the same path.. Pundits are critical of different individuals, but if you go back 10 years or even 30 years.. the same arguments, the same positions.. So what is the leadership lessons for me..
- In most cases, I will dance through every situation the same old way.. and if that isn't working, maybe I should try something new.
- Change is hard, even if you're facing death, most of us don't change.. so.. you have to be dedicated and you have to be disciplined (which is the opposite of being creative in some sense.. kinda ironic)
- To be successful, I must create a simple and emotional vision (of what I want to see after the change.. it has to be exciting.. something I am drawn to
Posted at 06:54AM Aug 07, 2006 by mowen in General |