Why should you fly to the moon?

About 50 years ago, we were on the moon for the first time (and about 47 years ago we were on the moon for the last time). Click here to watch a short video related to this event.

Many people ask the question "Why should we go to the moon at all?" And: "Aren't there more urgent problems to solve?

Such questions reveal the precise problem: they kill ambition in the first place and focus on the urgent instead of the magnificent.

Of course, this is not about the moon, but about the fact that most leaders have forgotten to think big and to believe in extraordinary goals. 

"Don't dare too much" is the motto. In that case, it is better to first optimize the processes or start the next employee survey, for instance. Also, many managers prefer to spend their days discussing the problems they face.

I miss the big visions, in politics and especially in business.

Here are three suggestions if you want to get out of the comfort zone a little bit:

1. New questions. Don't ask "why", but " why not". This leads to completely different discussions. "I think we should double our sales in this segment in 3 years." "Why not? How can we do that? "Let's have great fun at work every day." "Why not? How can we do that?
2. Courage. Most leaders have lost their courage. Yes, right: Courage can be learned and unlearned. And courage does not mean irrationality (although even that would sometimes be appropriate to break the ice). Be courageous and develop great visions: Where do you see your company in 3-5 years?
3. Emotion. I miss the positive emotion in many teams and companies. Everyone is so busy that the spirit gets lost. The good news: emotions can be consciously created.

If you want to learn more about how to "fly to the moon", apply for an exploratory session with me. Click here.