Be Unstoppable

I was talking to two leaders. It was a good conversation overall, but there was a moment when they both perked up and smiled. One moment when the conversation changed. It happened when I said the words, "how to be unstoppable without compromise."

It is interesting how certain words evoke certain feelings.

The idea of being unstoppable is quite lovely. It speaks to perseverance. It speaks to follow-through. It speaks to courage and strength and triumph.

Being unstoppable means being the best we can be.

What matters to you enough that you might be willing to be unstoppable?

To be unstoppable we need to:

• Involve others.
• Keep asking. What else? What's next? How else? Who do we need? What can I do?
• Explore Plan B... Plan C... Plan D...
• Focus on progress not perfection.
• Relish the journey.
• Use hacks - whatever works for you - checklists, reminders, calendars, meeting structures, daily huddles, daily planning, etc...
• Sniff out barriers like a dog covets fresh bacon. Then get rid of them.
• And whatever else we need to do.

Like the idea of being unstoppable? Does it bring a smile to your face? Imagine what it feels like as you are doing it.....

 

 

Comments

[bond arbitrage]

Hi Lisa. I agree, being unstoppable means being the best we can be and it so cool thinking your the boss.

[Suzanne]

Yes, I certainly like the idea of being unstoppable. Some days I'm ready for the work and others I can't summon the energy. Luckily the former is true far more often than the later.

[R. Spuehler]

Hi Lisa.
I guess, we all like the idea very much and as you put it if seems like "the best we can be".

In the midst of all this - a thoughtful break at the right time needs even more courage. The courage to reflect, to listen, to evaluate where we stand in a project, where the other stakeholders are, how the various risks have changed and if we really are "smelling" all this. This must be what you call "sniff out barriers"... just wanted to point out this aspect a little bit.