CHAPTER 1
RUN SLOWER
Human beings run faster when we’ve lost our way.
—ROLLO MAY
Take your pick of reasons to run. New and unexpected change happens every week, if not multiple times a day. It could be a new schedule that disrupts a routine that took ages to get right. Or a team that’s behind schedule. Or a time-sensitive opportunity on the horizon. Or not knowing how long you can make your rent payments. Or worrying about your safety. Or your family’s or friends’ safety. Or a melting planet.
Should you walk, sprint, or simply stay put?
Individuals and organizations alike are struggling to answer this question. In the workplace, human resources leaders often argue that when uncertainty looms, it’s necessary to “fire fast.” When you’re not sure ...
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