No fantasy!
When I interview a client's executives at the beginning of a collaboration, I almost always ask an intriguing question: "If you had a magic wand and could immediately change something here, what would it be?"
The interesting thing is that almost everyone finds it extremely difficult to answer this question. Not because they don't have enough things to complain about. I've always heard enough of that before.
The problem is different - and that can be very relevant for you and your team: Most of us have forgotten how to think in limitless possibilities. Instead, we are constantly focused on solving problems - also in leadership.
The result: lack of imagination in the design of a strong vision, in the development of strategic possibilities, in positioning in the market and so on.
The imagination of your people (and your own) means an enormous competitive advantage.
What does it take to awaken this imagination? Three things above all:
- Decision. You must consciously decide to change the mentality in the company, or in your department, and communicate this accordingly.
- Input. Give your people a regular selection of inspiring literature for personal development. Most people read far too little, quite simply.
- Fun. In a deadly serious environment, fantasy can hardly arise. Encourage fun and lightheartedness.
Do you want to inspire the imagination - with serious business goals? Then we should talk. Contact me here.