In my work, I coach and train people all the time. I see some jump at improving themselves or their work, and I see some outwardly or covertly resist change. The latter often get left behind.
Low performers only change when they have to. High performers change before they have to.
“If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we are not really living. Growth demands temporary surrender of security.” – Gail Sheehy
Sometimes we don’t want to change because we are unfamiliar with something new, and while what we are doing now isn’t working well, at least we know it and are comfortable with the routine.
Often I see people not change because it wasn’t their idea. The new idea doesn’t match their self-image of who they are.
Another common reason is that they see any suggested changes as a criticism of what they are doing now and they just dig their heels in to prove they are right and the new idea is wrong or won’t work. It’s their ego’s default defense mechanism.
“When you are through changing, you are through.” – Bruce Barton
How do you deal with changing what and how you are doing things to get better?
Wow! So thankful to be part of this amazing organization! Have a great day!
We are very thankful for Jay Church. Couldn’t be more excited about anyone on this team than what we are for Jay and his future with BSI. Congrats Jay!
I am thankful to have shed a couple of key employees with the resistant to change mindset. The whole team is so much better as a result. I feel the relief practically daily.
“Change is the only constant.”