Remove step-into-the-unknown
article thumbnail

The Upside of Uncertainty

Leading Blog

Uncertainty, as they define it, is “anything unknown, any ambiguous state where you might not even know what to pay attention to, let alone all the ways it could play out.” To do this, the authors present us with tools to help us with the unknown. That’s not to say that there are no real downsides.

article thumbnail

Wonderhell: Why Success Doesn’t Feel Like It Should

Leading Blog

The achievement feels wonderful, but just when we thought we reached to top, we feel the burden of the invitation to take another step into our newfound potential. We step into the Imaginarium , and we can see the new life we want to have. Who am I to take this next step? Control what you can control and take the first step.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Are You Feeling Stuck At Work?

Rich Gee Group

Even though you might be venturing into the unknown or a risky industry, you retain complete control of your future. It's usually marked by self-doubt, alibis, and negative thought patterns that restrain individuals from stepping out of their comfort zones. These walls are funny. Stick to your routine. Adapt slightly.

Objective 195
article thumbnail

Inspirational Quotes for Feeling Lost Hopeless that Will Pick You Up WinningTechniques

Persuasive Powerhouse

Inspirational Quotes for Feeling Lost & Hopeless Most people fear the unknown when they should fear the known to live in the known is to live in the prison of the past and therefore in the imagination. The real reality is the unknown, so why not live in what is actually real When we step into the unknown we are free of the past.

100
100
article thumbnail

Change on the Run: Surviving Workplace Uncertainty

Leading Blog

Managing Me is the ability to be your best while accommodating a fast-moving change agenda; Managing the Work is about understanding the steps and activities to progress through a transition; and Managing Others is about aligning people on goals and enabling them to work collaboratively to achieve them. Why Uncertainty is Difficult.

article thumbnail

How to Assess the Unknown in 3 Easy Steps

Lead Change Blog

Unfortunately, every behavior had the word “unknown” next to it. Yet that word “unknown” kept creeping back into my thoughts. Seeing this sheet and realizing I had missed the “unknowns” of my pet gave me paws. I adopted my dog Louie five years ago, and not a day goes by without a leadership lesson from that silly dog.

How To 283
article thumbnail

The Uphill Climb: Why Career Transitions Feel Like Scaling Mount Everest (And How to Do It Anyway).

Rich Gee Group

The Fear of the Unknown (or Worse) Have you ever heard the saying, "Better the devil you know than the devil you don't"? "In a chronically leaking boat, energy devoted to changing vessels is more productive than energy devoted to patching leaks." — Warren Buffett Ah, the career transition! Where Do You Even Start? Take Action: Start small.

Career 195