Sometimes obstacles add value to the experience. Without them the results would feel less authentic. Making it harder to reach the end is a requirement in some tribes.
Author: whatifconcepts
Elections
Elections encourage us to select a candidate who best represents our belief. Since the American system was conceived as a two-party system, we align ourselves with the individual who represents as many of our core values as possible while recognizing they may opposes some beliefs about which we feel strongly. This either/or dichotomy reaches a tipping point on social media, where family, friends, and virtual acquaintances rally around their candidate of choice, often by attacking the opposing candidate Relationships are tested in this electoral version of the ‘parting of the ways.’ In most communities we demonstrate far more flexibility and tolerance for a friend who is a fan of an opposing sports team than we allow the same acquaintance who advocates for an opposing candidate for office. Those nearest the megaphone often find their online virtual advocacy postings hidden or muted until the election season has come to its conclusion.
The summation, our beliefs are like a magnetic pole and when an outside force tries to manipulate our internal compass we become disoriented and uncoupled from our bearings. It is human nature to surround ourselves with those who believe what we believe. We do it all the time and throughout history. Elections represents a cyclical visit to the belief armory where we renforce ourselves with our coat-of-arms and prepare to advance that which we believe.
The Wall
Wallwisher.com is a powerful virtual bulletin board. I created a wall for my consulting enterprise to share resources. Additionally, I have encouraged clients to establish one as a base camp to exchange information. It is an effective platform to engage those who are passionate about serving.
What sites are you frequenting that have maximum impact?
Amplifying Your Passion
When you discover your purpose do you look for challenges to amplify your passion.
What is Sacred?
What rules need to be broken in your enterprise? Are all of them enforceable? What if we consider fewer rules and more guiding principles? If promoting respect is a value, it should be evident in everything from communication to how we dress. But if we rely on rules for compliance then we must write standards for each possible application of respect. Set the expectation and create a tribe that shares the guiding principles, the rules will be few are far between.
Around the Fire
What conversation are most important to your cause? The ones that would gather everyone around the fire because the magnitude of the decisions sparked from these discussions would be monumental.
What Could You Ask?
The quality of a leader cannot be judged by the answers they give, but by the questions they ask. ~Simon Sinek
If you listen to NPR’s Car Talk, you have encounter Click and Clack, the Tappet Brother’s (Tom and Ray) ability to offer credible and/or humorous advice on a variety of possible vehicle ailments. One of their super powers (beside working for one-hour a week) is effectively diagnosing automotive problems. Their sleuthing typically involves a series of pointed questions followed by some random pondering noises before offering an “ah ha.” They engage callers in a back-and-forth line of inquiry before delivering their diagnosis, then offer empathy and suggestions to fix the predicament.
Informed questions built a tribe of 3.3 million listeners for a show designed to address automotive issues (image making that original pitch to NPR). The power of great questions can empower a community.
Pre-Plan
The quality of an organization can often be judged by the conversations it convenes for events that have not taken place.
How Do You Play?
“It is like bowling in the dark. You bowl, hear some pins go down and then when the lights come on you see the results.” Melinda Gates
Are you getting real-time results or waiting until the lights are turned on?
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Take the leap, create your version of Caine’s Arcade (or anything that inspires). Where will your imagination take you?
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