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[Book Review] Who Moved My Cheese

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Here are my notes from the book in the form of some cheese size bites:

  1. Remember that old beliefs do not lead you to new cheese:Being complacent leads to extinction. Embracing change and being flexible as a boss leads to survival.
  2. Don’t over-analyze or over-complicate things:Keep the true and tried mantra of K.I.S.S. in mind. Too many leaders take too long to convey a simple message.
  3. Go past fear and enjoy the journey of finding new cheese:Embrace the thrill of the hunt, be curious, and push the envelope. This is your job as a leader.
  4. Let go of old behavior instead of letting go of the situation:A different viewpoint can often help a situation more than a change of scenery.
  5. If you don’t change, you’ll become extinct:It’s ok to Pivot as needed, or else you’ll be caught without any options.
  6. Consider what you might do if you weren’t afraid: This is a key takeaway as fear holds you back and prevents you from moving forward.
  7. Smell the cheese often so you know when it’s getting old:In life and in business timing is everything.
  8. Move beyond the fear and feel free:Don’t be afraid to be leader and take the first step.
  9. Imagine yourself enjoying the new cheese even before you find it:It’s important to visualize an end goal, as it will speed up reality.
  10. Let go of old cheese quicker so you can find new cheese sooner: When it’s time to let go, be sure to let go.
  11. Notice little changes early and help yourself adapt to bigger changes later:While practice really can make things perfect , it is even more important to keep an eye out for early signs of change.

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    Bottom line:
    This book offers some great lessons about leadership:

    • Let go of the past
    • Get over the things you cannot change
    • Keep moving forward
    • There is no reason to fear the unknown because the unknown may be better than anything you could have ever imagined
    • Change (for an organization) has unlimited potential, but it all depends on how you deal with it

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      And there you have it. Stay Motivated.

       

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