What's happening where you work?

> Do your initiatives fail to get off the ground, creating frustrated employees and poor business outcomes?

In the No-THING workplace, there is a sense of inertia because it’s difficult to implement initiatives that could support a positive change. Leaders are afraid to get things wrong and hold back, which results in employees feeling disengaged and thinking that whatever they do or suggest is worthless.

> Is your workplace trying to get too much done too fast, making outcomes unsustainable and leaving your people stressed and exhausted?

In the Every-THING workplace, there is so much going on it feels chaotic. There is a lot of movement but little direction. Leaders are not able to focus or to give the work and the people enough attention to create the sustained impact that will make a difference. Employees feel overwhelmed, which is detrimental to their personal well-being and productivity.

But here's the THING ...

Whether you are in an Every-THING workplace where too much is going on, or a No-THING workplace where not enough is happening, the problem is the same.

Outcomes are not sustained and people are not doing or being their best.

That's because in these workplaces, people:

are not clear on what matters - who they are, what they do, who they serve

haven't the courage to prioritise and focus on the small but important steps to achieve the biggest goals

have their insight into problems that need to be overcome and the solutions they offer for success undervalued or ignored.

> Or are you working in an organisation that clarifies and prioritises what matters, invites broad perspectives, and allows some time and space to make outcomes sustainable?

By focusing on doing ONE THING that resonates and matters to the success of your organisation right now, and doing that ONE THING deep, you can create a sense of clarity that will access the energy and imagination of your people.

If there is ONE meaningful THING for everyone to focus on, then leaders know where to concentrate their efforts and how to support their team's achievement. With a clear direction and purpose, your people will become more engaged and productive, enjoy what they do and be inspired to innovate. And when that happens, your workplace will become one where people want to be.

Where do you want to be?

#doonethingdeep #focus #attention #leadership #culture

Gayle Smerdon