It is time to take the mic and grab the camera!
That is what I have told many executives this past week as I have spoken to them about the various storms they are living through.
Despite the WSJ reporting this weekend that the IPO market might be significantly weakened with only one third of companies completing an initial public offering compared to the same point last year that doesn’t mean storms aren’t brewing.
I am observing an unprecedented level of acquisitions, mergers, ruthless prioritization of investments, and big bold bets on innovative partnerships that are creating storms everywhere.
Whether unexpected or predicted, the ability to weather the storm and remain calm is an art that everyone can learn.
I call these storms tornadoes because of the various stages that require you to act differently. I created The Change Tornado to help leaders at all levels understand how they can help their teams remain calm regardless of what is thrown at them.
Imagine the storm you are currently experiencing and ask yourself what phase are you in? - perhaps the eye of the storm where all is quiet while you freeze waiting for the devastation to hit. Or maybe one of the other five phases of the
The five phases of the storm are:
decision
anticipation
devastation
freeze
devastation
rebuild.
Each phase requires an intentional approach, like playing chess you have to consider what might happen, how it might impact you and how you will react if it does.
Playing the “what if” game with trusted advisors helps you remain calm and be ready for what might happen next. This is particularly useful during potential change of ownership or job moves.
Always questioning what exactly you are optimizing for will help you make sure you are understanding how those around you are making decisions so you can question, contest, and debate alternatives.
Most importantly… your people want to hear you and see you. So take the mic, grab the camera and point them in your direction to share what you want others to know. Otherwise the void will be filled with others stories which may or may not be true.
You can find out more in Chapter 4 of my latest book…
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Dedicated to growing your business,
Val
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