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In our second case story on the Contribution Compass we share our experience of using the Contribution Identifier…

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    Life is a river. And our businesses flow like rive Life is a river. And our businesses flow like rivers. Sometimes everything speeds up and it gets a bit crazy. At other times, everything slows down and we get a chance to take in the view. So when the river is pumping, and driving us to act, our resistance to change and holding onto our deeply-held fears can be our undoing.

At this time then, let us reflect on the rivers upon which we flow. In some aspect of your business right now, there are new beginnings and an overwhelming onslaught of decisions, actions and challenges. We put together this list of reflection questions that might just support you this week in taking a plunge in the right direction:

🌱 What is your biggest fear that is pushing itself into your awareness, demanding attention and action?
🌱 With the moment holding so much risk, where is the opportunity of this risk calling to you to seize the day?
🌱 What are the repeated patterns that keep on trapping you, your team and your business, in dead ends and sticky corners?
🌱 What is your foundation or core that you should really double down on augmenting and getting into shape before the frilly nice to haves come into play?

We are with you in thought this week as we all plunge forward, sometimes into the vast unknown. Keep reminding yourself that not plunging when the time is upon us, is far worse than clinging onto the perceived safety of the comfort zone.

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    "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Armstrong's famous line, as he stepped onto the moon for the first time, illustrate how our small steps can have significant impact. And when we realise that the next step in our business can be hugely significant, we can easily become frozen, our foot paused and hovering in midair.

Where in your business or team do you face this potentially debilitating indecision? Why is it so hard to know what to do next with any clarity or certainty? What's at stake if you pushed ahead or pulled back?

Our experience in working with strategy and teams is that this all comes down to clarity of purpose and what's is really essential to deliver on that purpose. While many executive teams may hold up their strategy documents and claim 'here's our strategy', unless it can help you decide what to do next, it is not an effective navigation system.

While there should always be respect for the unknown and forces beyond our control, our strategic plan should make it clear whether the decision in front of us is aligned to that plan or at least to our deeper purpose. Strategy is a living thing, that evolves as we do. And it should support us to become better leaders as we deepen our understanding of when to take the leap and when not to.

If you feel stuck and uncertain, consider doing a free Me-Scan self-assessment to give you some idea where to focus on shifting the stuckness. Visit our website for details.

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    It might be safe to say, that right now, we are al It might be safe to say, that right now, we are all dealing with a bit of pressure and water is dribbling (or bursting) through a few cracks. Most of that pressure is likely to be too much flow, and too much to do, with too few able people. In the midst of all that intensity, sitting down to calmly consider your next hire might seem like the last straw.

And, of course, the knee jerk thing to do would be to take whomever (slightly) fits the bill and deal with the fallout later, or to do the opposite and keep the status quo in play. That means you, the founder and leader, work harder and longer. We cannot simply do nothing. It changes nothing and it gets us nowhere, fast. We have also seen many of our recommendations not to hire go unheeded, only to land back at the same place with only pain and suffering to show for it, and less budget too. So what do we do? 

The answer lies in two approaches. Firstly, have a mindset that's bigger picture focused AND patient, holding the long term vision and appreciating the incremental steps to get there. Secondly, use a methodology that looks beyond the CV and skills list, one that delves deeply into alignment, values and long-term potential. When you probe and explore the real person in the process, unexpected insights could save you a world of hurt AND deliver into your hands a wonderful gem. Now doesn't that sound better?

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    We are strange creatures indeed. When business is We are strange creatures indeed. When business is quiet, we complain. And when it starts to get really busy, overwhelmingly so? Sure, we complain. How we lead in those moments when growth pops up everywhere, all at once, tells us an interesting story.

There are three strategies we could employ. The first is the ostrich maneuver. Yes, here we face our speed wobbles by digging in to avoidance. There is no end to the types of avoidance activities, from so-called client-related sporting to the ultimate phone-off disappearing act.

The second is equally unproductive, where the leader digs in to...you guessed it, working harder and longer. Just like Atlas carried the world on his shoulders, this strategy appears to be a selfless act of carrying the burden for others, but is often a lack of trust in the team in place or not having invested in a team to carry the load equally under pressure.

So the third strategy (and there may be more) is to reach out and activate the support of the team, the helpers, the associates, and the network. When there is accelerated flow or the to-do list is just too overwhelming, this is really the only one that makes sense.

If this is you this week, firstly take a moment to breath. Then make that list, focusing on those issues that are critical and core. Delegate small, focused tasks that can be completed and reported on daily. Host the daily huddle and hold the space for others to step up. This is what a leader does. And the sense of crisis shall too pass.

When things have calmed down a bit, why not consider doing our Me-Scan free self-assessment tool to support reflecting deeply on leadership development. Can you beat the average? It's at 67% right now so give it a shot by visiting our web page.

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    What has been your biggest frustration this week? What has been your biggest frustration this week? Where have things not gone to plan? Or where is the pressure building up? And what have you been waiting on? A critical callback, a client saying 'yes' or any other signal that it's time for action?

When we hit the doldrums and nothing seems to flow and move, it's critical that we understand how to manage our own frustrations as leaders. Our teams look to us for a model of how to deal with stuff that does not go to plan or at the pace desired. Finding your 'zen' centre and trusting the process gives others permission to not stress and rather get on with other things that need preparation.

So this week, if you do feel that inner pressure at the waiting game, redirect your team to the preparation you can do while you wait for the 'yes'. Assume it's going to come and think carefully about what you will need to successfully manage the flow. Let go of obsessing over the outcome and trust that what you really need is on its way.

While you do that, why not consider doing our Me-Scan free self-assessment tool to support reflecting deeply on leadership development. Can you beat the average? It's at 67% right now so give it a shot by visiting our web page.

PODCAST VERSION: Check out our bio link for this podcast edition.

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    We were recently asked to put together a proposal We were recently asked to put together a proposal for leadership training. The deliverable was to be a structured course to develop leadership skills for a national company struggling to build its middle management team. So what do you think happened when instead we submitted a leadership coaching proposal?

You probably guessed it right. "Thanks but no thanks. As an executive team, we have specifically agreed to training not coaching." It was a great reminder that there is much work for us all to do to shift how we think about leadership development. Can you fix leadership issues with a short course or is a long-term commitment to transformation the answer?

Well, we are bit biased. While short-burst skills programmes can be powerful enablers of change, people tend to do better when they are also given support that evolves as they do, when they develop the capability to see the obstacles and find solutions past those obstacles.

Coaching has a powerful role to play in building people and organisational resilience. It's not just for the problem cases or executives. Chat to us if you would like to learn more about our leadership coaching approach.

Perhaps consider our Me-Scan free self-assessment tool to support reflecting deeply on leadership development. Can you beat the average? It's at 67% right now so give it a shot by visiting our web page.

PODCAST VERSION: Check out our bio link for this podcast edition.

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