Final thoughts on Change is Good

Inspire stories, say Anderson and Feltenstein! We have great stories that are a part of our rich history. Go you share your stories? Are you helping to create new stories?

Follow your convictions, they argue. Don't focus on what was, but what could be and then make that happen. When you know something is right, follow your convictions.

Stand with them, not above them is their advice. To get people to follow you through the unpredictable twists and turns, you must not only sell your vision, you must show that you care. Humility is a powerful trait.

Pull the weeds sounds like odd advice, but Anderson and Feltenstien note that some people will choose to work for the team and embrace our culture. Others will not. A "weed" makes its own rules, undermining camaraderie and consensus. In the long run, they argue, if a leader keeps to the path of least resistance and lets weeds grow, they will risk losing credibility with those who make the team flourish. Do you know a weed?

Final thought on change from Anderson and Feltenstein - reinforce, reinforce, reinforce. We must hear a message many times for it to "stick." We must continually visit our vision and goals. Tuli Kupferburg said, When patterns are broken, new worlds emerge." Are you ready?