Success is easy to talk about.
- “I am open to change (as long as you don’t inconvenience me with new ways of doing things).”
- “I’d like to see us be more connected as a team (without giving up my right to “vent” about others behind their backs).”
- “I’m super innovative (as long you don’t ask me to assume any risk).”
- “I’d like to see us trust one another more (without forgiving people for what they said and did earlier).”
- “I’m a people person (unless you make me work with those I don’t like).”
- “I’m in favor of our cross-functional initiatives (as long as people from other parts of the business don’t ask us questions or give feedback on our work).”
- “You can count on me to speak my mind (as long as upper leadership isn’t in the room).”
- “I’d like to see leadership hold people accountable (without making me feel uncomfortable).”
- “You can expect me to bring out the best in others (as long as they meet my expectations).”
- “I must improve my physical health (without getting out of bed sooner or eating salads).”
Those who succeed do the necessary work (that’s rarely talked about).
Worth asking your colleagues: What’s the important work we need to do to succeed?
Hat tip: Seth Godin