Did you know that it actually REDUCES anxiety when people are able to talk about the “What if” that everyone is so fearful of? The big elephant in the room?
•What if our biggest customer leaves us?
•What if our product doesn’t work?
•What if we can’t make payroll?
Without talking about it, fear grows! And people FREEZE .
INSTEAD of clamming up about it, ADAPTIVE leaders openly discuss “What If’s” as a normal part of their operational cadence — AND brainstorm with their teams what they would need to do in those situations.
Talking openly about “What if?” allows you to see more clearly what you could do today that could better position you for tomorrow.
By the way – Not ALL “what if’s” are bad! For instance,“What if we won a BIG new customer who gave us a HUGE order? How could we ever deliver?”
I had fun today with hundreds of entrepreneurs from around the world talking about creating a “What if Rhythm” and how it can help build a more resilient organization. I strongly believe building an adaptive muscle can be a real advantage for organizations in today’s marketplace.
This dialogue is part of #NehemiahWeek2022, a coming together of leaders around the world striving to build thriving businesses with Operational Excellence, and live out their faith in the marketplace. It was sponsored Nehemiah Project International Ministries an international business training and coaching success platform that serves entrepreneurs of faith. It is an amazing week of teaching and networking and business competitions and celebration.
Tomorrow we’re talking with the founders of companies as diverse as global retailer Auntie Anne Pretzels to security software company Yakabod.
**Spoiler alert – Getting good as a leader at ADAPTING based on clear principles is a common theme!
Are YOU being intentional about creating an adaptive advantage?
If not, start simply with a ” What if” session with your team – and see what happens!
I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
All the best – Susan
Your mission is too important. Don’t let it get derailed.
Susan Schramm, Founder, Go to Market Impact susan.schramm@gotomarketimpact.com
