The story of an explorer who sent a hand-picked team of twelve to scout out a new area and recommend whether they should endure the challenges of moving forward to a better life or remain in the comfort of their existing surroundings. The scouts were gone for forty days, observing the inhabitants, sampling the fruits and game of the land, and charting the terrain. When the twelve returned, they reported on their observations and made their recommendations as to whether they should move forward or maintain the comfort of the status quo. Of the twelve scouts, ten recommended staying put while two recommended moving forward. People tend to enjoy the comfort of the discomfort they know over the discomfort of a new comfort level that can be achieved by seeing what can be and doing the work. When selecting the team with whom to build their vision, leaders must take pains to ensure that… -> The vision is extremely clear and shared by the entire team. -> An “Can do” attitude permeates throughout the organization. -> Everyone on the team has the commitment level to do the hard work. -> Each team member has the ability to develop the skills needed for the higher level. Organizations where all the members don’t buy into the vision, have the right attitude and where the commitment to hard work is not present won’t achieve at the levels to which they are capable. Jim Rohn gave an example of the way people will approach something when he shared his insights that of all lifeforms on earth, the only one that does not naturally seek to grow to its fullest potential is the human lifeform, and humans are the only ones who have the ability to choose. Make a choice now to be more so you can do and have more. Brian Kennedy works with small business owners and entrepreneurs who want more and are willing to do the work to do more. How can he help you?
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AuthorBrian Kennedy is an encourager who shepherds small business owners and entrepreneurs along the path of business success to preeminence by embracing time tested principles and executing the associated fundamentals daily. Archives
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