Have you ever felt like your business is running you, instead of the other way around? If you have, you’re not alone. The good news is that when you start to make the first move, forget the firefighting and make deliberate decisions to move forward, things start to change. In our ‘Make the first move’ series, we share 4 moves that help you regain control, get clarity and position yourself back in your leader seat.
The Move: The Real First Step – Decide, Don’t Drift
Business isn’t about knowing everything. It’s about choosing deliberately. Decide what you want. Then act accordingly. That might mean:
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Stopping work that doesn’t serve your goal.
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Having a hard conversation with your team (or yourself).
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Investing in systems, coaching, or support – even if it feels scary.
And if you don’t know how to do that yet? That’s fine. But don’t stay stuck just because you’re overwhelmed. You owe yourself more than that.
What Spielberg Did
Steven Spielberg had the opportunity to direct Schindler’s List and spent ten years deliberating whether to proceed. This was a combination of the nature of the story and fear of doing it justice onscreen. Eventually he made a decision – do it anyway. Overwhelm here wasn’t the signal to avoid or stop, but to step up.
Author: Niall McGinnity, CEO @ Nuvem9
Main Image Credit: Photo by Nick Page
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