217: Ask Denis: Standing Still - Going Backwards

Published: Oct. 29, 2021, 9 a.m.

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Some of the most dangerous words you can hear a leader say is, \\u2018We\\u2019ve always done it this way.\\u2019 The thing is, change is constant, whether you\\u2019re in it or not. It\\u2019s time to break out of complacency, because the hard truth that we all need to face, in leadership, is that there is no such thing as standing still; if you are standing still, you\\u2019re already going backwards. So what can we do?

Dive into today\\u2019s episode as I share some actionable steps on how you can keep moving forward and avoid being left behind.

On this episode:

  • If there\\u2019s anything the pandemic has taught us, it\\u2019s that change can happen at any time and it happens fast. It\\u2019s a business\\u2019 responsibility to adapt or risk getting left behind by innovation
  • So what can we do to ensure that you don\\u2019t get left behind? Here are the five steps I believe will help you move forward. Keep in mind things are easier said than done, so keep these in your back pocket and keep working at them daily

Key Takeaways:

  • Businesses need to change with its surroundings
  • Keep a positive attitude 
  • Schedule and take time out to think 
  • Keep up with industry trends 
  • Massive Action! - discipline, focus, consistency
  • Surround yourself with the right people

 

Tweetable Quotes:

\\u201cIt\\u2019s already changed, and if businesses haven\\u2019t changed with it, then they\\u2019re probably already been left behind.\\u201d - Denis Gianoutsos

\\u201cIf we can understand where you\\u2019re going then you\\u2019re going to be able to adapt and be part of [the future].\\u201d - Denis Gianoutsos


Reach out to Denis:

Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.com

Website: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/ 

Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/


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