Status Quo
Whenever I hear the term "status quo" I think of being comfortable or normal. It can be described with terms like consistency, normalcy or predictability. I also think of phrases like "don't rock the boat," or "if it ain't broke don't fix it," or "that's the way we always do it."
Regardless of what status quo means to you, you should periodically check in on it to make sure your status quo is getting you and/or your organization where you want it to go in the most effective way possible.
In other words, don't get complacent in thinking everything is okay with what's going on in your organization - i.e., your status quo. Why? Because complacency - when it comes to how your business - is operating (your status quo) is the most dangerous silent killer of a career or business. Complacency masks the cracks in your organization's foundation and when "you know what" hits the fan, it's already too late to stop the damage and the issue is usually big...and ugly.
Get into the habit of periodically asking questions about how things are going. If your gut tells you something is wrong, it probably is. Take action. If something doesn't look or sound right, it probably isn't. Ask questions. Get the facts. Don't just trust the feedback you're getting.
Don't allow yourself to fall into the trap by thinking, "It worked okay the last time." The last time might be the "last" time it did work!
|
Your Monday Morning Wake-Up Thought
"Questioning your status quo on a periodic basis, not only keeps you sharp as the leader, it helps to keep your team focused on and thinking about the right things."
- Chris Ruisi
|
Need motivation?
Today's message was taken directly from my new book, "Chris Ruisi's Step Up and Play Big Personal Excellence Quotes". If you like it or if it resonates with you, you can find more motivational messages in it...60 of them to be specific. Order the book today and get started on creating your path to personal excellence.
|
Weekly Leadership Minute: Delivering On Commitments and Promises
Leaders don't make promises they can't deliver on. Listen in as Chris talks about a leader's responsibility to being strong on promises and commitments.
Catch up on any Leadership Minute videos you may have missed. Click here...
|