Improvement Requires Change
Overcoming Your Fear of Doing Things Differently
Time and time again, in every area of my life, I am constantly forced to ask a simple question: Why are we so resistant to change?
Last week, my company was in discussions about their fear of allowing workers to telework. The executives were worried people wouldn’t work as hard without supervision. Still, they were also concerned about losing key employees to companies that now offer full-time teleworking options to their employees. The pandemic has brought changes to the workplace, and companies are feeling the pressure.
Perhaps you’re worried about taking a class, starting a new hobby, or even a new career. Whatever the changes, we seem to feel pressure to fight against them, and it can feel personal and almost vital to our existence. Even small things like changing a report form or requiring employees to document their work activities seem to make employees feel like they’re being asked to sacrifice their firstborn.
There’s Always More To Learn
In any group I’ve ever instructed on change, I have always asked the people in the room to raise their hand if they believe there is more for them to learn in their professional field. Without exception, almost all the people in the room always acknowledge they don’t know…
