4 Q's With Unstuck - Pain

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Quintessential Thought

Pain can make us change the way we work. We've all heard of the "burning platform." But what really motivates people to do something different is when they realize how much the current situation is costing them. However, the people feeling the pain are not always the ones responsible for the solution - sometimes there is a mismatch, which leads to inaction.

Quotes

“When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.” – Ronald Reagan

"Change happens when the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of change. Consequences give us the pain that motivates us to change.” – Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend

Quick Step

Next time you're tempted to ignore or hide a problem, ask yourself: Could making this pain visible enable change?

Question

What is staying the same costing you?

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