I caught myself saying (and meaning): “that shouldn’t even be a factor”, about an emotional influence on a business decision. It shouldn’t even matter. … Because that’s what business has been all about, ever since The Wealth of Nations, and the notion that business is about profit first and only. I didn’t realise how indoctrinated I was! It took me several hours to realise the depth of the wrongness of that moment....
Grinding it out is important. Totally dominating the to-do list. Inbox 0. Getting things done. Daily elevation is equally vital. Getting into the helicopter, and getting the 5000 foot perspective on things. Making sure that projects are prioritised correctly. Evaluating impact on overall business metrics. I always forget how important it is to go further than that. Get right into outer space, for a 10 mile high perspective. Are we in the business we think we’re in?...
Zombie flicks have layers. Zombies are bad, and they want to eat brains. Usually, there’s some extra evil human villains doing messed up stuff. Those people are super nasty. And finally, some of the good guys break. They lose it. Their inherent human flaws win out. Zombies are the baddies kids see. Villains are the real bad guys adolescents see. The human condition, and the constant flux it creates is what adults see....
It might feel like you’re doing something new. Something that’s never been done before. Chances are, 99% of it has – you’re just figuring out the 1% that’s new, adding your own twist. So for the 99%, you can ask. Phone a friend. Or a stranger. Somebody has been where you are. Find them. Ask for help.
The moment where change happens. No reflection – no change – no bigger and better future. Reflection doesn’t just happen. It’s a conscious effort – examining the work, and considering the reaction it got. Working out how to do it differently for more impact. Take the time to reflect.