When not enough time leads to collaboration instead of flying solo

When the story of not enough time leads to collaboration instead of flying solo.

When the story of too slow results in removing distractions, reducing priorities or even products instead of pressuring and ‘motivating’.

When the story of not good enough results in more clearly defining the skills to be mastered rather than pushing them out of the loop.

When the story of ignorance results in better teaching rather than labelling and devaluing.

When the story of inconsistency results in more deeply assessing what’s derailing the process rather than labelling someone as flakey.

When the story of failure results in modifying the process rather than blame and judgement.

When the story of lack of creativity results in creating a better environment rather than accusation.

When the individuals uncertainty results in openness and seeking clarity rather than silently hoping that they won’t be seen or that they figure it out somehow.

That’s when you’ll have a culture that will drive a company forward with clarity, direction, focus, strategy and fun.

Until then it scarcity thinking, fear of judgement, fear of failing to meet expectations and desire for greater heirachy that are moving the needle.

That’ll move the needle for sure. But the collateral damage will be 💴 💴 💴 wasted, great people moving on quickly, stress, illness and back pain driving presenteeism and absenteeism.

Which do the practises in your organisation drive?

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