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The Way We've Always Done It
| Guest post by: Rebel Brown |
Article Overview: The way we've always done it' is usually the reason we're in a mess.
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The Way We've Always Done It
We don't usually respond well to change.
Especially in tough economic times - when our company or home life is already tense and constricted.
When things get tense, people tend to hang on to what they know. The status quo is known and safe, even if it does mean a downhill slide. Why is hanging onto a boat anchor safer than striking out for dry land? That one eludes me. Especially when we're spiraling downward. Why don't we try something truly different?
The way we've always done it' is usually the reason we're in a mess.
That's one of the reasons I question everything, asking about the logic, the 'why' behind thoughts and processes involved in our business decisions.Sooner or later, I hear the same little answer.
"Because we've always done it that way."
Those seven little words cause so much trouble. They lock us into our status quo, limiting our ability to evolve and grow. Even as we're seeking a solution for our slump with the best intentions and focus- the way we've always done it drags us down and keeps us there.
The key to growth is to adapt and evolve. From Madonna to Apple - successful enterprises know they must reinvent themselves to thrive. We can't reinvent ourselves while hanging onto the knowns of our past. If we want to thrive in today's dynamic world - in business or in our professional lives - we have to release our past and evolve.
It's really not that difficult to adapt. Start by questioning ‘why' you do things the way you do. From the biggest strategic decisions to the smallest daily actions. Every time you hear that answer, "Because that's the way we've always done it," - take another look. Chances are you'll find an opportunity for innovation and improvement, for a new way of thinking.
Isn't that why we're all here in the first place?
Article Tags: Corporate realignment, go to market strategy, positioning, start up strategy, strategy, turnaround strategy
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About the Author: Rebel Brown RSS for Rebel's articles - Visit Rebel's website My best selling market strategy book - Defy Gravity - shares the lessons I've learned in my client engagements. I'm thrilled to be able to share these experiences with business leaders in a variety of markets. We all have Gravity - myself included! When we shift from gravity thinking - high velocity growth is ours for the taking! I'm honored to have been featured in media including Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc, Business Insider, Startup Nation, First Business TV, ChangeThis.com, 800CEORead, Exceptional People and more. I'm a frequent radio show guest - sharing tips 'n tricks to help all business leaders excel. I'm also an executive speaker for companies, associations, events and audiences who are ready to Shift - from Gravity to High Velocity Growth. Visit www.RebelBrown.com for Rebel's thought-provoking and informative videos and articles. Click here to visit Rebel's website   I Missed the Joy Leading for Success in a Changing World Ready Set Check The Power of Solitude That Zero Gravity Instinct |
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