Yes Or No Decisions To Grow On

Book Karin & David Today The Power of Yes “Yes-let’s stated Tigger, bouncing slightly, even though he had no idea what was to be begun. He liked to be asked to do things, and he liked to be asked to do them first, and he always said “yes,” as a result of it's rather more interesting if you do.” -David Benedictus, Return to the Hundred Acre Wood As leaders (or community members, parents, associates), deciding the place to spend our physical and emotional vitality could be daunting. So much of the self-help literature appears to be educating us tips on how to say “no” to the wrong things so we now have more time to say “sure” to the “proper” issues. That is sensible. What could be more difficult is figuring out the distinction. Sometimes the most illogical alternatives can present essentially the most fascinating experiences. Sometimes the growth comes exactly as a result of the opportunity is out of our comfort zone, or as a result of we've to utterly rearrange our lives to make room for it. Yes may be s cary. Yes leads to alternative. I recently received concerned in writing and directing a kids’s musical for our church. An out of the field “sure” project for me for sure. On the floor, there was completely no room in my life for this, however it was an incredible experience. The youngsters and volunteers were unbelievable. I must say, we put on a heck of a present. But then, got here the real “yes” or “no” question. We had performed the show one evening, deconstructed (and thrown away) a lot of the set, and some weeks had gone by after I received a name from my minister. “Would we reprise the show for a church service?” Everyone who is aware of me properly and cares about me had the identical reaction, “say no.” They noticed how the show consumed me the primary time. On the floor it did not make sense, the logistics of pulling this off again, with the children out of shape, many of the volunteers gone, limited set. Something made me say, “sure.” What happe ned next was one of the most magical moments of my year. We discovered sufficient of the set to make it look fun, the kids all stepped up to apply like loopy on their own, they managed themselves backstage with out lots of mother or father volunteers, the congregation was completely packed and the youngsters had a blast and received a standing ovation. As I was standing there after the service, I had tears in my eyes and thought, “I virtually stated, no.” Sometimes saying no can forestall us from stretching ourselves or working past the floor difficulties. I will certainly still say “no” to many issues, but I even have realized the value of thinking properly and deep before I do. Karin Hurt, Founder of Let’s Grow Leaders, helps leaders all over the world obtain breakthrough results, without shedding their soul. A former Verizon Wireless executive, she has over twenty years of experience in gross sales, customer service, and HR. She was named on Inc's record of one hundred Great Leadership Speakers and American Management Association's 50 Leaders to Watch. She’s the author of several books: Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates (Harper Collins Summer 2020), Winning Well: A Manager's Guide to Getting Results-Without Losing Your Soul, Overcoming an Imperfect Boss, and Glowstone Peak. Post navigation 7 Comments Sometimes being the one one to say yes, produces one of the best consequence. I bear in mind being put up with this case at church, and putting up professionals and cons. In the massive image, the only cons have been having much less set than we would have hoped for. But that didnt stop us. Somethings must be pushed to the edge, simply to see them soar. ~Ben There are occasions when I give an immediate response. This tells me I’m completely certain in regards to the choice. Other times I give the choice serious contemplation. I enjoyed your story about the play. It’s a beautiful expertise. Yes? I can relate. Seven years ago I was asked to produce a play for community theatre. I had worked on a few plays doing set construction, sound engineer, selling adverts, and so forth. My first reaction was no. Two weeks later they requested me once more and I stated okay not understanding what I was doing. To date, I’ve produced eight plays and been concerned in another 4 or so. I’m glad the board of administrators was persistent with me. They saw dormant potential inside me that I couldn’t see. Steve, Wow, what a incredible story. And, sure, the whole play scene was fantastic expertise. Sounds like we should share some tales. I love the concept of dormant potential…. it is so thrilling when that emerges. Ben, you are a position model fo saying “sure” and I actually have loved watching you grow from it. Namaste. Your e mail address won't be printed. Required fields are marked * Comment Name * Email * Website This web site makes use of Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment information is processed. Join the Let's Grow Leaders group free of charge weekly leadership insights, instruments, and strategies you should use immediately!