Thanks again and again to longtime Business Class subscriber, Mark Young at Baby Boomer Talk Online , for sharing this quote a year and a half ago. Since then it has been the #1 Quote of the Week (in terms of traffic) and several readers have told me about the impact it has had on them and their teammates. It has been a real catalyst for change for many. Now is a good time to feature it again for reasons indicated in the title, added artwork and comments below.
Most of us have something hidden in the shadows somewhere. Something we wish we could do over. Something that is making us or someone on our team go underground. Or cower in a corner a bit. Keeping us – and them – from really shining the way that we and they could.
It could be a botched presentation. Or conversation. Or relationship. Or deadline. Or a missed goal. Or wayward resolution.
And speaking of resolutions…studies have shown that 88% of those who made new year resolutions have already dropped them.
Perhaps they tried and it was too hard. Perhaps they never started. Whatever the reason, many people go underground with their resolution, muttering under their breath that it wasn’t all that important anyway and hoping everyone will forget about it.
I’ve done that before. Have you? How about anyone on your team?
It’s okay if whatever was resolved and dropped isn’t important any more. And if that’s the case, why even bother hiding it? You just changed your mind, right? Let go of it. Let them let go of it. And morale and productivity will soar.
If, however, whatever was resolved IS still important – now is a good time to come out of hiding and STAY out whether the groundhog does or not.*
Start now for a new ending by posting this quote on your wall or computer screen.
And come back tomorrow for 10 Tips for New Endings. By the way, a movie clip is involved so get the popcorn ready!
Meanwhile – use the above quote as background or wallpaper for your computer with just three clicks.
1. Click on the image above.
2. Right click on the image that appears.
3. On the pull down menu that appears, click on “set as background”. Voila!
There’s still plenty of room on the left side of the screen for all your shortcut icons.
Note: If you don’t like your new wallpaper, don’t want to replace it with a quote from the Business Class Quote Library and don’t know how to get rid of it…… Go to your control panel. Select “Display”. Select “Desktop”. And then choose from the designs offered.”
Or print the PDF versions below. Just click on the printer icon in lower right corner of the image.
Problems with link?Try this.
Meanwhile: If you haven’t already done so, sign up for a Monday morning BOOST for you and your team – the Leadership Quote of the Week delivered to your email box each Monday morning.
Sign up here for the Leadership Quote of the Week – A Bite Sized Bit to Boost Morale, Productivity and Performance.
One last note: In addition to bite-size bits for daily learning and reinforcement, we also offer on-site workshops and individual coaching, all tailored to the needs of the individual or organization. Contact Jan to discuss your needs: Jan@BusinessClassInc.com
*According to folklore…when a groundhog comes out of its burrow on Groundhog Day, he/she will stay out if it’s cloudy, signifying that winter-like weather will soon end. If it is sunny, the groundhog will see its shadow, go back underground and the winter weather will continue for six more weeks.
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