One more Leadership myth

One more myth about Leadership.

Myth: That others can’t change.

In many coaching conversations I will hear: ‘why can’t they be more like this?’ or ‘if only they would do this?’.

I feel for you, I feel your frustration. And as that person is not on the phone with me, let’s look at what options are available to you.

I remind people that fundamentally we cannot change other people. We spend a lot of energy and time trying to!

We have choice. We can choose to change our perspective, we can choose to change the situation, or we can choose to do nothing. But, we cannot choose to change others, that is their choice.

Left to our own thoughts, we circle around the same perspectives, our defaults, and surprise surprise nothing much changes! IF we’re lucky we kick the decision down the road for a few more months, hoping it will fix itself.

Everyone has the ability to change, and it is on their terms.

If you want things to be different you have to start with yourself. I help people see new information, gain clarity, and then make a decision.

Where do you need a new perspective?

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