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Winning the Unconvinced

August 18, 2021 by Bob Schultek

When it’s time for a change, about a third of the people welcome it, and they can tell you specifically why they do so. They can describe its benefits and the possibilities it offers. They are the advocates who generate the early momentum for the change. But the initial reaction of most people, the other two thirds of those impacted, is resistance. Perhaps half of this group needs time to process what the change means to them; let’s …

A Time for Why & How

January 2, 2018January 2, 2018 by Bob Schultek

Bob Schultek Author of The Gauntlet It’s a new year, a fresh start. Amidst the resolutions and planning, it’s an ideal time to assess by asking a few basic ‘why’ and ‘how’ questions. Why were you able to accomplish what you did last year? What worked, and what didn’t? How can you be smarter? Smarter about process, about planning, about possible effects, about metrics, about leadership, about inspiring your people to invest in building the business? How will …