IMAGINE IF MANAGERS BELIEVED THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS IN BUSINESS WERE PLENTIFUL

The stories we tell create our reality.

Managers need to change the story they tell from: “We live in a world of scarcity” to “The most important things are plentiful.”

We need a new business model: one that does not depend on continuing economic growth. Fortunately this model already exists: it’s one that’s based on things that make us happy rather than things that make us miserable. I’m thinking of ideas, relationships, trust, and communication; all things that are plentiful and become even more valuable as they are used.  I’m convinced we can future-proof our organisations for the next 50 years but only those who adopt this story.

BRUCE HOLLAND

IMAGINE IF MANAGER'S KNEW THE BEST WAY TO BE STRONGER WAS TO GROW THEIR SRENGTHS NOT THEIR WEAKNESSES

The stories managers tell create their reality.

They need to change their story from: “To become strong I need to improve my weaknesses” to “To become strong I need to grow my strengths”

Of all the business stories I’ve tried to change over the years this is the one that’s probably received the most “ahas.” It usually comes up when I’m introducing clients to Herrmann’s Brain Dominance Index. Our current story is really pervasive and quite stupid as I hoped the following story will show.

Steve Williams is talking to Tiger Woods: “Tiger I’m really pleased with the progress you’re making in your golf but your tennis is fairly weak. I want you to give up practicing golf for six months and concentrate on your tennis!”

BRUCE HOLLAND