The amazing differences

One of the wonderful things for me as a sparring partner, consultant and executive coach is that in recent years, I have had the opportunity to look into well over a hundred companies in all kinds of industries. Many of them became clients.

One thing I always find fascinating: the different ways of thinking, behaving and working that the people in the companies - and above all the managers - use to achieve their successes (and failures).

What is an absolute must for some people may have never been thought of by others. For some, weekly briefings are routine; others even have trouble arranging such an appointment once a year.

Some show fun and humour; others make you feel like you have to go to the cellar to laugh. Some constantly encourage and challenge themselves with coaching and training, while others almost never do anything of the kind.

Here is my point: There is a clear connection between how a team thinks and acts and its ongoing successes.

The problem: Most people never look beyond their own beliefs and experiences.

Here are three ideas about what you can do for you and your team to counter the danger of mental inbreeding:

1. Willingness. Allow the thought that you could be significantly more successful if you thought and acted differently. This willingness is sometimes very difficult to achieve (after all, you are already successful). A coach helps wonders here.
2. Challenge. Challenge yourself and your team - again and again - with new approaches and thought models. The way you have done it so far is probably never the absolute best approach. Try new things.
3. Perspective. Create new perspectives for yourself and your team - again and again - be it visits to other successful companies with new concepts or external experts with fresh ideas - there are various possibilities.

If you are ready for new thoughts and approaches, we should talk. Simply contact me or schedule an appointment ➔ here.