Exercising the right option requires we know what we’re up for, what we seek to achieve, our skill and stamina and an understanding of the pattern forming. We can float over the top before it’s fully formed, catch the crest and ride it through, or duck under and come up after the turbulence and white water has passed. Position Yourself Each wave offers us options. Whether it’s a tricky conversation, a change initiative, an unexpected inquiry, or a changing marketplace, keeping our head up and not losing perspective of both the waves and the ocean supports our success, resilience, impact, and enjoyment. What’s their size, speed, shape and frequency? Being able to quickly and appropriately address the immediate wave while noting what might be ahead is a most important skill for navigating complexity and uncertainty. It requires we interact with and not get knocked over by the oncoming wave right while noticing and anticipating the next several upcoming waves. Happy swimming.Īlways Face The Waves Facing the waves isn’t as simple as it sounds.
KEEP AFLOAT PROFESSIONAL
Many of these same strategies keep us afloat in our professional waters too. Recently the surf has been big enough to remind me of some basic strategies for staying afloat. At each encounter it commands some focus and attention before proceeding. One of the delightful consequences of pausing my travels because of the pandemic is that I can swim in the Gulf of Mexico on a regular basis. Leadership Reminders from The Gulf of Mexico
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