The Change Dude’s Blog

Recast, Renew and Reinvigorate

Over the past week I’ve jumped from my home in Southern California to Boston, Houston and Philadelphia.  In every airport throngs of travelers were on their way to and from Spring getaways.  They went off to renew their spirit in places that took them far from home and offered a new perspective.  What a wonderful thing to do.  Step back from the daily rigors and just take a deep breath.

I suggest my clients do the same.  After having experienced one of the most devastating six months for the economy in generations it’s time to step back from the spreadsheets and take a fresh look at your business.  Remove your faces from the bark lining those big scarry trees and get up on the balcony to overlook the whole darned forest.  In taking the time to break away with your leadership team at a simple one day off-site to take stock of where the organization stands,without the numbers staring you in the face,  the opportunity to look ahead is wondrous.

No,the path isn’t clear quite yet, their are still some challenges ahead.  Some pruning and clearing continues.  Your mind has a short respite where people and strategy win the day.  Focus on those that are in the organziation and how they can feel renewed by the Spring that’s on it’s way.  Focus on what the 2010 strategy for growth will look like.  Recast the future prospect through the eyes of your customers and employees.  Then bring the new energy to your business.  Wear a Hawaiian shirt this Friday.  Invite everyone in your organization to do the same.  Have a potato chip and punch luau in the conference room.

Surprisingly, this little bit of relief from the winter might put everyone in a better frame to conquer the challenges of the day.

Bottom line…have some fun

March 20, 2009 - Posted by thechangedude | Uncategorized